BenQ MW712 manual

Digital Projector Us er Ma n u a l MW712[...]

T able of contents 2 T able of contents Important safety instructions ................... 3 Introduction .................. 7 Projector featu res .... ................... .............. 7 Shipping content s ....... ..................... .......... 8 Projector exte rior view.... ................... .... 9 Controls and functions . ...................[...]

Important safe ty instructions 3 Impor tant safety instructions Y our projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standa r ds for safety of information technology equipment. Howev er , to ensure safe use of this pr oduct, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in th is manual and mark ed on the pr oduct. Safety Instructi[...]

Important safe ty instructions 4 Safety Instructions (Contin ued) 7. The lamp becomes extr emely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for appr oximately 45 minutes prior to r emoving the lamp assembly f or replacement. 8. Do not operate lamps beyo nd the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause th[...]

Important safe ty instructions 5 Safety Instructions (Continu ed) 13. Do not place this projector in an y of the following envir onments. - Space that is poorly v entilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air ar ound the projector . - Locations where temperatur es may become excessively high, such as the insi[...]

Important safe ty instructions 6 Safety In structions (Con tinued) 16. Do not stand the projector on end vertically . Doing so may cause the projector to fall ov er , causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector . 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides pr obable ph ysical damage to the projector , doing so [...]

Introduction 7 Intr oduction Pr ojector featur es The model MW712 is projector with th e feature of high- performance projection, po wer - sa ving and user -friendly design to deliver the user benefit of high reliability , envir o nment- friendly and ease of use . • Eco Blank - With Philips ImageCare ® technology ,the Eco Blank function will sa [...]

Introduction 8 Shipping contents Carefull y unpack and v erify that you ha ve all of the items sho w n be low . If an y of these items are miss ing, please contac t y our place of pur chase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for y our region, and ma y diff er from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied i[...]

Introduction 9 Pr ojector exterior vie w 1. External contr ol panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cov er 3. Focus ring 4. Pr ojection lens 5. T op IR r emote sensor 6. V ent (heated air exhaust) 7. Speaker 8. Fr ont IR remote sensor 9. Zoom ring 10. Quick-release button 11. USB B type jack 12. HDMI input jack 13. S-Vid[...]

Introduction 10 Contr ols and functions Pr ojector 6. K eystone/Arro w ke ys ( / Up, / Down) Manuall y corrects distorted images resu lting fr om an angled projection. See "Correcting k eystone" on pa ge 27 for details. Activates the selected On-Scr een Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 28 for details. 7. TE[...]

Introduction 11 Mounting the projecto r W e want you to ha ve a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector , so we need to bring this safety matter to your attent ion to prevent possible damage to person and property . If you intend to mount y o ur pr ojector on the ceiling or wall, we strongl y recommend that you use a proper f itting BenQ proj[...]

Introduction 12 Remote contr ol 1. Power T oggles the pr ojector between standby mode and on. See "Star ting up the projector" on page 25 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 48 f or details. 2. Freeze Freezes the pr ojected image . See "Fr eezing the image" on page 40 for details. 3. Menu/Exit T urns on th e On-S[...]

Introduction 13 Infra-Red (IR) r emote control sensor is locate d on the front of the pr ojecto r . The remote control m ust be held at an angle within 15 degrees perpen dicular to the pr ojector's IR remote contr ol sens or to function correctl y . The distance between the remote contr ol and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).[...]

Positioning your projector 14 P ositioning y our pr ojector Choosing a location Y our room la yout or personal prefer ence will dictate which installation location you select. T ake into consideration the size and position of y ou r scr een, the lo cation of a suitable power outlet, as w ell as the location and dist ance betw een the pr ojec tor an[...]

Positioning your projector 15 Obtaining a pr eferr ed pr ojected imag e size The distance fr om the pr ojecto r lens to the scr een, the zoom setting (if a vailable), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should al ways be placed hori zontally lev el (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicula[...]

Positioning your projector 16 Ho w to determine the position of the pr ojector for a giv en screen siz e 1. Select y our screen si ze. 2. Refer to the table on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size" . Using this value, look ac ross this r ow to the right to find the cor responding[...]

Positioning your projector 17 Pr ojecti on dimensions Refer t o "Dimensions" on page 70 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector befor e calculating the appr opriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these number s due to optical compon ent variations. BenQ recommends that if y ou intend to permanently inst all the pr oject[...]

Connection 18 Connection When connecting a sign al sour ce to the project or , b e sure to: 1. T urn all equipment off bef ore making an y c onn ections. 2. Use the corr ect signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown belo w, some cab les ma y not be included with the projector (see "Sh[...]

Connection 19 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM® co mpatibles an d Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you ar e connect ing legacy v ersion Macinto sh computers. T o connect the projector to a notebook or desktop compu ter (using V GA): 1. T ake the supplied V GA cable and co[...]

Connection 20 Connecting a monitor If you want to view y our presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, y ou can connect the MONITOR-OUT signal output jack on th e projector to an external monitor following the instructions below: T o connect the projector to a monitor: 1. Connect the pr ojector to a computer as described in "[...]

Connection 21 Connecting Video sour ce de vices Y ou need onl y connect the pr ojector to a Vide o source device using ju st one of the above connecting methods, howe ver each pro vides a differ ent le vel of video quality . The method you choose will most likel y depend upon the a vailability of m a tching terminals on both the projector and the V[...]

Connection 22 Connecting an HDMI sour ce device The projector pr ovides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source de vice like a D VD pla yer , a DTV tuner , a display or a notebook computer . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inte rface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices lik e DTV tune[...]

Connection 23 Connecting a Component Video sour ce de vice Examine your Video sour ce device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks a vaila ble: • If so , you can continue with this pr ocedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which me thod you can use to connect to the device. T o connect the projector to a Comp[...]

Connection 24 Connecting an S-Video/composite sour ce device Examine your Video sour ce device to determ ine if it has an unused S-Video/co mposite output jack a vaila ble: • If it has both jacks, use the S-Video ou tput jack for connection as the S-Video terminal pro vides better picture qualit y than the Video terminal. • If it has either of [...]

Operation 25 Operation Star ting up the pr ojector 1. Plug the power cor d into the projector and into a pow er outlet. Check that the PO W ER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. • Please use the original acce ssori es (e.g. power cable) only with the devi ce to av oid possible dangers such as electric sho[...]

Operation 26 Adjusting the pr ojected imag e Adjusting the pr ojection angle The projector is equipp ed with 1 quick-release adjuster f oot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the ima ge height and projection angle. T o adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lif t the front of the pr ojecto r . Once the image is po[...]

Operation 27 Fine-tuning the imag e size and clarity 1. Adjust the pr ojected image to the size that you need us ing the zoom slide ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by using the focus ring. Corr ecting k eystone K eystoning r efers to the s ituation wher e the proj ected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the pr oj[...]

Operation 28 Using the menus The projector is equipp ed with On-Screen Displa y (OSD) menus for making various adjustment s and settings. Below is the ov erview of the OSD menu. The following example describes ho w to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote contr o l to turn the OSD menu on. 3. Press to highlight Languag[...]

Operation 29 Securing the pr ojector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe pl ace to prev ent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the K ensington lock, to secure the projector . Y ou can locate a K ensington lock slot on the rear side of the pr ojector . See item 21 on page 9 f or details. A K ensington secu[...]

Operation 30 the passw ord re call procedur e . See "Entering the passw ord recall proce dure" on page 3 0 for details. If you enter an incorr ect pa ss word 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. Entering the passw ord r ecall procedur e 1. Press and hold AUT O on the pr ojector or remote contr[...]

Operation 31 • If the passw ord is corr ect, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 'Off' show n in the ro w of Power on Lock . Y ou will not hav e to enter the passwor d next time you turn on the pr oject or . • If the password is incorrect, the password err or message displa ys lasting for three seconds, and the mes[...]

Operation 32 Magnifying and sear ching for details If you need to find th e details on the projected pictur e , magnify the pictur e . Use the direction ar row k eys for na vigating the picture. • Using the r emote contr ol 1. Press Digital Zoom+/Di gital Zoom- to display the Zoom bar . 2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the center of the picture[...]

Operation 33 3. Press / to select an aspect ra tio to suit the format of the video signal and your displa y requirements. About the aspect ratio In the pictures belo w , the black portions are in active areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displa yed on those unused black ar eas. 1. Auto : Scales an i mage proportionall y[...]

Operation 34 Optimizing the imag e Selecting a pictur e mode The projector is pr eset with several pr edefined picture modes so that y ou can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. T o select an operation mode that suits y our need, you can follow one of the following steps. •P r e s s MODE/ENTER o n t h e r [...]

Operation 35 Using W all Color In the situation wher e y ou are projecting on to a color ed surface such as a painted wall which ma y not be white , the Wall Color featur e can help correct the pr ojected picture’ s color to prev ent possible color difference betw een the source and pr ojected pictures. T o use this function, go to the DISPLAY &g[...]

Operation 36 Selecting a Color Temperature The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected. 1. Cool : Makes images appear bluish white. 2. Normal : Maintains normal colorings for white. 3. Wa r m : Mak es images appear r eddish white . *About color te mperatures: There ar e many different sh ades tha[...]

Operation 37 Please ref er to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other . For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pur e red in the projected picture will be selected. Incr easing its range will include red close to yellow and r ed close to magenta. 5. Press to highlight Saturation an d adjust its valu[...]

Operation 38 Setting the pr esentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the pr esentation time on the screen to help you achiev e better time management when giving presentations. F ollow these steps to utilize this function: 1. Press Timer Set up on the remote control or g o to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer men u and pr [...]

Operation 39 Press MODE/ENTER . A confirmation message displa ys. 2. Highlight Yes and pr ess MODE/ENTER to confirm. Y ou will see the message “Timer is Off!” displa ying on the scr een. Ho w to use the Timer On k ey? Timer On is a multi-functional k ey . • If the pr esentation timer is off, pressing this k ey displa ys a confirmation message[...]

Operation 40 F r eezing the imag e Press on the remote contr ol to freeze the image. The word ' FREEZE ' will displa y in the screen. T o r elease the function, pr ess any k ey (except the Page Up/Down ke y) on the projector or remote contr ol. Even if an image is fr ozen on the screen, the pictures ar e running on the video or other devi[...]

Operation 41 Adjusting the sound le vel T o adjust the sound level, pr ess Volume+/Volume- on the rem ot e co nt rol, or : 1. Repeat steps 1-2 abo ve. 2. Highlight VOLUME and select a desir ed sound level. T u rning off the P o wer on/off ring tone T o turn off the ring tone: 1. Repeat steps 1-2 in Muting the sound section. 2. Highlight Power on/of[...]

Operation 42 Select the lamp sa v er mode • Using the r emote control. Press Smart Eco and Highl ight Lamp Mode and press / to select Nor mal/ Economic/Smart Eco . •U s i n g t h e O S D m e n u . 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then pr ess / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Mode and press MODE/ENTER . The[...]

Operation 43 U s e Te a c h i n g Te m p l a t e Making writing on the boar d easier for teachers, y ou can use build- in template by OSD . Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template . Choice Blackb oard/ Whitebo ard . > Off / Letter F ormation/ Musical Staff/ W ork sheet / Coordinate Chart . The T eaching T emplate displa ys[...]

Operation 44 Contr olling the pr ojector through a LAN en vir onment Network Sett ings allow you to manage the pr ojector fr om a computer using a web bro wser when the computer and the projector are properl y connecte d to the same local area ne twork. Configuring the Wir ed LAN Settings If y ou ar e in a DHCP en vironment: 1. T ake a RJ 45 cable [...]

Operation 45 1. Enter the addr ess of the pr ojector in the address bar of y our bro wser and pres s Enter . For example: http://10.60 .7.31 • The Cres tron r emote network operation page opens. The Crestr on page is only a vailable when you are on a Wir ed LAN network. It also allows you to contr ol the projector r emotely . The Crestr on suppor[...]

Operation 46 The tools page allows y ou to manage the proj ector , configure the LAN control settings and secure access of r emote networ k operation on this projector . i. Y ou can name the pr ojector , keep track of its location and the person in charge of it. ii. Y ou can adjust the Wir ed LAN settings. iii. Once set, access to the remote networ[...]

Operation 47 The info page dis pla ys the information and status of this projector . i. Press exit to go back to the Crestr on remote network operation page. i[...]

Operation 48 Shutting do wn the pr ojector 1. Press on the projector . A confirmation message displa ys pr ompting y ou. If you don't r espond in a f ew seconds, the message will disappear . If you use the remote control, pr ess to shut down the projector . 2. Press on the projector a second time. The PO WER in dicator light flashes orange , t[...]

Operation 49 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen displa y (OSD) menus var y according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. DISPLAY Wall Color Off / Light Yellow / Pink / L ight Green / Blue / Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto / Real / 4:3 / 16:9 / 16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync Off/[...]

Operation 50 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Time r Timer peri od 1~240 minutes Timer displ ay Always/Last 1 Min/Last 2 Min/ Last 3 Min/Never Timer posit ion Top-Lef t / Bottom-Left / Top-Right / Bottom-Right Timer counti ng directi on Count Dow n / Count Up Sound remind er On/Off On/Off Y es/No Language Projector Position Front Table / Rear T [...]

Operation 51 Note that the menu items ar e available when th e pr ojector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the pr ojector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced High Altitude Mode On / Of f Y es/No Audio Sett ings Mute Off/On Volume Power on/off Ring Tone Off/On La[...]

Operation 52 Description of each menu • The default values listed in th is manual, especially on pag es 52-60 , are for r e f erence only . They ma y var y between the pr ojectors due to the contin uous impro vement to the products . FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the p rojected pictur e’ s colo r when the projection surface is not wh[...]

Operation 53 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 3D Sync This projector f eatures a 3D function which enables yo u to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting ev ents in a more realistic wa y by presentin g the depth of the images. Y ou need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. Video timing: 480i PC timing: up to 1280x800@120Hz for Frame Sequentia[...]

Operation 54 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Picture Mode Pr e-defined picture modes are pr ovided so you can optimize y our projector image set-up to suit y our program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 34 f or details. Reference Mode Selects a picture mode that best s uits your need f o r the image quality and further fine-tune the imag[...]

Operation 55 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Brilliant Color Adjusts white peaking while mainta ining correct color presentation. See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 35 for det ails. This function is only a vailabl e when User 1/2 is selected. Color Temperature See "Selecting a Color T emperatur e" on page 36 for details. This function[...]

Operation 56 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the pr esentatio n timer" on page 38 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Scr een D i spla y (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 28 for details. Projector Posit ion [...]

Operation 57 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Operation Settings Instant Restart When Instant Restar t is on, users can restart projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning off projector . When Instant Restart is off, users need to wait lamp to coo l down to restart the projector . When Instan t Restart is on, Quick C ooling is not a vailable . Signal[...]

Operation 58 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION High Altitude Mode A mo de for op eration i n high a ltitude areas. Se e "Operatin g in a high altitude envir onment" on page 40 for details. Audio Settings Allows you to enter the audio setting menu. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 40 for details. Mute Sets the mute function. Volume Adjusts t[...]

Operation 59 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Test Pattern Selecting On enables the function and the projector displa ys the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is fr ee from distortion. See "Use build-in test pattern" on page 42 f or details. Closed Caption Closed Caption Enab le Activat[...]

Operation 60 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native r e s olution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format, NTSC , P AL, SEC AM, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has b[...]

Maintenance 61 Maintenance Car e of the pr ojector Y our pr ojector needs little maintenance . Th e on ly thing y ou need to do on a regula r basis is to keep th e lens and case clean. Nev er remo ve any parts of the projector except th e lamp. Contact y our dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenev er you notice[...]

Maintenance 62 Lamp information Getting to kno w the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the durati on (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer . See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" belo w for more information on Economic mode. T o obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press MENU/EX IT and then p[...]

Maintenance 63 Timing of r eplacing the lamp When the Lamp indicat or lights up r ed or a mess age appears sugges ting it is time to replace the lamp , please install a new lamp or consult your dealer . An old lamp ma y cause a malfunction in the pr ojector and in some instances the lamp may explode . Go to http://lamp .benq.com for a r eplacement [...]

Maintenance 64 Replacing the lamp • Hg - Lamp conta ins mercury . Manag e in accordance with local disposal la ws. See www .lamprecycle.org. • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-do wn from the ceiling, make su re that no one is underneath the lamp socket to a void any possible inj ury or damage to the human[...]

Maintenance 65 3. Remove the lamp cov er by (a) sliding the cov er toward the side of the projector and (b) lifting it off. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cov er remov ed. • Do not inser t y our fingers between the lamp and the projector . The sharp edges inside the projector ma y cause injuries. 4. Loosen the scre ws that secure the [...]

Maintenance 66 11. Restart the projector . Do not turn the power on wi th the lamp cover r emoved. Resetting the lamp timer 12. After the startup logo , open the On-Screen Displa y (OSD) m en u. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Sett ings menu. Pr ess MODE/ENTER . The Lamp Settings page displa ys. Press to hi ghlight Reset lamp timer and p[...]

Maintenance 67 Indicators Light Status & Description PO WER TEMP LAMP Po w e r e v e n t s Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Pow ering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off 1. The pr ojector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut do wn without the normal cooling down pr ocess. Or 2. The pr [...]

Troubleshooting 68 T r oubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurr ed image Remote contr ol does not work The passw ord is incorr ect Cause Remedy There is n o power fr om the power cab le. Plug the po wer cor d into the A C inlet on the projector , and plug the pow er cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch,[...]

Specifications 69 Specifications All specifications ar e subject to chang e wi thout notice. Optical Resolutio n 1280 x 800 WXGA Displa y system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.55-3.06 f = 21 to 25.6 mm Lamp 230W , 3500/5000 hour s (up to 6500 hours under Smart Eco mode) Electrical Po wer supp ly A C100–240V , 3.20 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Po wer c[...]

Specifications 70 Dimensions 301.7 mm (W) x 123.4 mm (H) x 323.5 mm (D) Ceiling mount installation 301.7 323.5 123.4 68.3 71.2 Ceiling mount scr ews: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) Unit: mm 228.0 149.5 65.4 242.1 301.8 115.8 117.0 82.4 71.2 20.0[...]

Specifications 71 Timing char t Supported timing for PC input *Supported timing for 3D function. Resolution Hori zontal Fr equency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Freq uen cy (Hz) Pix el Fr equency (MHz) Mode 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 720 x 400_70 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 V GA_60 37.500 75.000 31.500 V GA_75 43.269 85.008 36.000 V GA_85 800 x 600 3[...]

Specifications 72 Supported timing for HDMI input Displayin g a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may r esult in slight image vibration. Resolution Horizontal Fr equency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Freq uen cy (Hz) Pix el Fr equency (MHz) Mode 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 720 x 400_70 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 V GA_60 37.861 72.809 31.5[...]

Specifications 73 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Displaying a 1080i@60Hz or 1080i@50Hz sign al m a y result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs *Supported timing for 3D function. Signal F ormat Horiz ontal Fr equency (kHz) V e rtical Fr equency (Hz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 480p(525p)@60Hz 31 .47 [...]

Warranty and Copyright information 74 W arr anty and Cop yright information P atents This BenQ pr ojector is cov ered by the following patents: U.S. paten ts 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,18 1,318; TW patents 202690; 2054 70; I228635; I259932; China Patents ( 中国发明专利 ) ZL01143168.7; ZL0311990 7.0; ZL200510051609.2 Limited warranty BenQ warrant[...]