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- BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 1
MX720/MW721 Digital Projector User Manual - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 2
Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 37 Maintenance 48 Care of the projector 48 Lamp information 49 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 56 Projector specifications 56 Dimensions 57 Ceiling mount - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 3
that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before 5. you operate your protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Do not block the projection lens - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 4
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 10. Do not place this you should come into contact with cause them to break on rare live parts. The only user serviceable occasions. part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 5
Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of 14. the following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. Important safety instructions 5 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 6
Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Do not step on the projector or place any become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 7
for wired network control allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser. • Crestron RoomView®, PJ Link and AMX supported The projector supports Crestron eControl and RoomView, PJ Link and AMX allowing you to control and manage equipment from a remote computer via LAN - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 8
in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector QDiugiictkal SPtraortjeGctuoirde Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with batteries Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit 3. RS232 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 9
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 5 Rear/lower side 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 1. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cap 6 6. 7. 7 8. Focus ring and zoom - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 10
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 12. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / or flashes when the lamp has developed a Down) problem. 5. MENU/EXIT Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 13. POWER menu. Goes back to previous - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 11
network setting directly. 2 11. TEST 12 Displays the test pattern. 3 4 5 13 12. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, 14 15 / Down) 6 12 7 Manually corrects distorted images resulting 16 8 17 from an angled projection. 9 13. AUTO 18 19 10 20 Automatically determines the best picture - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 12
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. • Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for your region. • Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. • If - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 13
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 57 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 15
MW721 Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10 Screen size Diagonal W Inch mm (mm) 40 1016 862 50 1270 1077 60 1524 1292 80 2032 1723 100 2540 2154 120 3048 2585 150 3810 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 16
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 17
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 46 for details. Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 18
The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the sound is from. Device Audio input port PC/Component Video AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2 Video/S-Video AUDIO (L/R) Microphone MIC • MIC The projector can play AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN the sound from... 2/MIC AUDIO (L/R)/ - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 19
90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 20
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 21
wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, 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 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 22
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Sub-menu DISPLAY Wall - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 23
display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password Keep this manual in a safe place. 6. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT. - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 24
contact BenQ Customer Center. projector. 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be Recall Code: 255 255 display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 25
Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message appears lasting for three seconds, and the message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears for your retry. You - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 26
Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 27
About the aspect ratio • In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. • OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 28
Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture's colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 29
6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 30
Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/ ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 31
Please refer 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 pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta. 5. Press to - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 32
4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / . Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right 5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / . Selection Count Up Count Down Description Increases from 0 to the - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 33
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 34
heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 35
Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching 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 MODE - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 36
Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 37
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. DISPLAY 2. PICTURE 3. SOURCE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 38
Main menu Sub-menu Presentation Timer Options Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Timer Counting Direction Sound Reminder On/Off 1~240 minutes Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/ Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Right Count Down/Count Up On/Off Language 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Projector - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 39
Main menu Sub-menu Options 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. INFORMA TION High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Volume Audio Settings Microphone Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Lamp Mode Normal/Economic/SmartEco Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 40
Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. 40 Operation - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 41
decrease. • The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted. 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem. See "Using the teaching templates" on page 35 for details. Operation 41 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 42
2. PICTURE menu Function Description Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 28 for details. Selects a picture - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 43
3. SOURCE 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Quick Auto Search Description See "Switching input signal" on page 25 for details. Color Space Conversion See "Changing Color Space" on page 25 for details. Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Reminds the presenter to - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 44
4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Operation Settings Description 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 projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 45
for details. Baud Rate Web Control Lock See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer download the projector's firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Test Pattern See "Using the test pattern" on page - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 46
connection. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Wired LAN Projection Log In Code See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details. AMX Device Discovery When AMX Device Discovery is On, the projector can be detected by AMX controller. MAC Address Displays - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 47
6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the 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. - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 48
detergents. These can damage the case. Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 49
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 50
replaced before the projector will operate normally. Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message. WARNING Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp (Refer to user manual) Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 51
Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 52
6. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 53
Resetting the lamp timer 13. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message appears asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 54
Indicators Light Status & Description Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Red Green Red Flashing Red Off Off Green Green Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Red Green Off Green Off Off Off Off Red Red Red Green Green Green Green Green Flashing Green Flashing Green Flashing Green Flashing - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 55
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord. Attempting to turn the projector on is incorrect Cause You do not remember the password. Remedy Please see "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 24 for details. Troubleshooting 55 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 56
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution (MX720) 1024 x 768 XGA (MW721) 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number (MX720) F = 2.54 ~ 2.73, f = 18.18~21.84 mm (MW721) F = 2.59 ~ 2.87, f = 16.88~21.88 mm Lamp - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 57
Dimensions 311 mm (W) x 104 mm (H) x 244 mm (D) 244 104 Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm) Unit: mm 311 Unit: mm Specifications 57 - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 58
.750 162.000 146.25 30.240 57.280 80.000 100.000 • *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side format. **Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side format. 58 Specifications - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 59
due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution Mode VGA_60* 640 x 480 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 SVGA_60* SVGA_72 800 x 600 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120** (Reduce - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 60
or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC* PAL SECAM 15.73 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 50 50 60 50 60 60 *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format. Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz) - BenQ MW721 | MX720, MW721 User Manual - Page 61
parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior
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MX720/MW721
Digital Projector
User Manual