BenQ MW712 Projector exterior view

Introduction 9

Projector exterior view

1. External control panel

(See "Projector" on page 10 for

details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Focus ring

4. Projection lens

5. Top IR remote sensor

6. Vent (heated air exhaust)

7. Speaker

8. Front IR remote sensor

9. Zoom ring

10. Quick-release button

11. USB B type jack

12. HDMI input jack

13. S-Video input jack

14. RGB (PC)/Component video

(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

15. RS-232 control port

16. Audio input jack

17. Audio output jack

18. Audio (L/R) input jack

19. RJ45 LAN input jack

20. Rear adjuster foot

21. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

22. Ceiling mount holes

23. RGB signal output jack

24. Video input jack

25. AC power cord inlet

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

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13 17 19

11 18

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Contents

Main Table of contents Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Page Page Page Introduction Projector features Shipping contents Standard accessories Optional accessories Projector exterior view Front/upper side Controls and functions Projector Mounting the projector Remote control 9. Page Up/Down Replacing the remote control battery Positioning your projector Choosing a location Obtaining a preferred projected image size How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance Projection dimensions Connection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using VGA): To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using HDMI): Connecting a monitor To connect the projector to a monitor: Connecting Video source devices Connecting an HDMI source device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device: Connecting a Component Video source device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: Connecting an S-Video/composite source device To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device: Operation Starting up the projector Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle Auto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Correcting keystone Using the menus Securing the projector Using a security cable lock Utilizing the password function Setting a password If you forget the password Entering the password recall procedure Changing the password Disabling the password function Switching input signal Changing Color Space Magnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio About the aspect ratio Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Color Selecting a Color Temperature *About color temperatures: 3D Color Management Creating your own startup screen Setting the presentation timer To cancel the timer, perform the following steps: How to use the Timer On key? Remote paging operations Hiding the image Eco Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a Freezing the image Operating in a high altitude environment Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Adjusting the sound level Personalizing the projector menu display Select the lamp saver mode Use build-in test pattern U se Tea c hi ng Te mp la t e Controlling the projector through a LAN environment Configuring the Wired LAN Settings Internet IR Router If you are in a DHCP environment: If you are in a non-DHCP environment: Page Page Page Shutting down the projector Direct power off Operation 49 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options 1. DISPLAY 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Operation 51 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. INFORMA TION Description of each menu Page Page Page Page Page Page FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Test Pattern Closed Caption 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Page Maintenance Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Storing the projector Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour Extending lamp life Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Setting Auto Power Off Timing of replacing the lamp Status Message Replacing the lamp Page Resetting the lamp timer Indicators Light Status & Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power e vent s Lamp events Thermal events Troubleshooting68 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. The password is incorrect No picture Blurred image Specifications Optical Electrical Mechanical Output terminals Dimensions Ceiling mount installation Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for HDMI input Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Warranty and Copyright information Patents Limited warranty Copyright Disclaimer