User manual BENQ MP720P

[. . . ] MP720 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. *DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. [. . . ] Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB/COMP IN socket on the projector. With a DVI cable: Take a DVI cable and connect one end of the cable to the DVI output socket of the Video source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI-I socket on the projector. 2. 2. 3. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Speakers Audio cables Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable DVI cable Audio cable 22 Connection · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture. If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following standards are supported: · · · 480i 576i 720p (50/ 60 Hz) · · · 480p 576p 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: · · 1. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an S-Video source device: Take a S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device S-Video cable Audio cables · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connection 23 · If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details. Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: · · 1. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an composite Video source device: Take the Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Video cable Audio cables · · The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 21 for details. · 24 Connection Operation Start up 1. Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit. [. . . ] BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose. Maintenance 49 Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. Cause There is no power from the power cable. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. NO PICTURE Cause The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. [. . . ]