BenQ MP770 user manual Obtaining a preferred projected image size

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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.

The maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height.

16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect

4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area

display area

Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.

When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).

IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).

The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 21, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

Positioning your projector

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Contents Welcome Disclaimer CopyrightTable of contents Troubleshooting Specifications Do not look straight at the projector Important safety instructionsRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Future reference Projector lamp is onSafety Instructions Bedding or any other soft surface 10000 Feet Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions Introduction Projector featuresIntroduction Shipping contents Front/upper side Projector exterior viewRear side Projector Controls and functionsAuto Lamp indicator lightRemote control Mute LED indicator lightPIP ModeRemote control batteries Remote control effective rangeChoosing a location Positioning your projectorSafety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size Page 1500 Maximum zoom Minimum zoomScreen Center of lens Projection distance 1219Cable connection Wireless connection optionalConnecting a computer or monitor ConnectionVGA Socket, not the DVI-I socket With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI-A cableLeast video quality Connecting Video source devicesBest video quality Better video qualityConnecting Audio Connecting a DVI source deviceConnecting a Component Video source device Menus. See Audio Settings on page 50 for details To connect the projector to an S-Video source device Connecting an S-Video source deviceConnecting a composite Video source device Start up OperationOperation Up , Right, Down, Left respectively Utilizing the password functionSetting a password If you forget the passwordChanging the password Entering the password recall procedureDisabling the password function Adjusting the projected image Switching input signalAdjusting the projection angle Correcting keystone Auto-adjusting the imageFine-tuning the image size and clarity Searching for details on the projected imageYou are satisfied with the shape Control. Go to the Display Keystone menuSelecting the aspect ratio Optimizing the image Selecting an application modeSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Go to the Picture Application Mode menuSelecting a color temperature Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesAdjusting brightness Adjusting contrastOperating in a high altitude environment Other adjustmentsHiding the image PIP Picture In Picture operation Freezing the image Remote paging operationsCreating your own startup screen Message will disappear Personalizing the projector menu displayShutting down the projector PressVideo source Cinema/Movie Menu operationMenu system PC source BrightestBasic Information ResolutionAdvanced Use Left/ Right to select the Display menu Using the menusDisplay menu Picture menu Network Source menuAuto Source DetectionSystem setup Basic menu System setup Advanced menu Source Mode ResolutionLamp Timer Information menuCare of the projector MaintenanceClean the Air Filter To clean the filterCheck the Air Filter Replacing the filter spongeCalculation of lamp hour Lamp informationOut of Lamp Usage Time Replacing the lampPage Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Temperature informationRestart the projector Illustration IndicatorsStand-by mode Powering upLight Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events No picture TroubleshootingRemote control does not work Projector does not turn onRemote mouse function does not work Projector specifications SpecificationsSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Timing chartSupported timing for PC including DVI-I input Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputMm W x 94 mm H x 238 mm D 291 Unit mm Specifications DimensionsLimited warranty WarrantyMIC statement Regulation statementsFCC statement EEC statement
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