BenQ MP780 ST+ User manual

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Table of contents2
Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s
Important safety
instructions ................... 3
Introduction.................. 7
Projector features.....................................7
Shipping contents ......................................8
Projector exterior view.........................10
Controls and functions ..........................11
Positioning your
projector ..................... 16
Choosing a location................................16
Obtaining a preferred projected image
size..............................................................17
Connection ................. 21
Connecting a computer or monitor...23
Connecting Video source devices.......26
Operation ................... 30
Starting up the projector ......................30
Adjusting the projected image .............32
Using the menus......................................34
Securing the projector...........................35
Switching input signal .............................37
Magnifying and searching for details ...38
Optimizing the image .............................40
Creating your own startup screen......44
Setting the presentation timer.............45
Remote paging operations ....................46
Hiding the image......................................46
Utilizing FAQ function ...........................47
Locking control keys ..............................47
Operating in a high altitude
environment.............................................48
Adjusting the sound................................48
Personalizing the projector menu
display........................................................ 49
Controlling the projector through a LAN
environment............................................. 50
Displaying image through Q Presenter ..
.................................................................... 60
Using the Web Control Lock.............. 64
Using the Projection Login Code ....... 64
Presenting From a USB Reader........... 65
Remote Desktop Control through Q
Presenter .................................................. 68
PointDraw™ Pen 2.0............................. 70
Shutting down the projector ............... 75
Menu operation ...................................... 76
Maintenance ............... 90
Care of the projector............................ 90
Lamp information ................................... 91
Troubleshooting......... 97
Specifications.............. 98
Dimensions .............................................. 99
Ceiling mount installation ...................100
Timing chart...........................................101
Warranty and Copyright
information............... 104

Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that
you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
Safety Instructions
1. Please read this manual before
you operate your projector. Save
it for future reference.
2. Do not look straight at the
projector lens during operation.
The intense light beam may damage
your eyes.
3. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
4. Always open the lens shutter or
remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.
5. In some countries, the line voltage is
NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
mains voltage between 100 to 240
volts AC, but could fail if power cuts
or surges of ±10 volts occur. In
areas where the mains voltage
may fluctuate or cut out, it is
recommended that you connect
your projector through a power
stabilizer, surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).
6. Do not block the projection lens with
any objects when the projector is
under operation as this could cause
the objects to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire.

Important safety instructions4
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for approximately
45 minutes prior to removing the
lamp assembly for replacement.
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the
rated lamp life. Excessive operation
of lamps beyond the rated life could
cause them to break on rare
occasions.
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or
any electronic components unless
the projector is unplugged.
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
11. Do not attempt to disassemble this
projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may cause
death if you should come into
contact with live parts. The only
user serviceable part is the lamp
which has its own removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any other
covers. Refer servicing only to
suitably qualified professional
service personnel.
12. When the projector is under
operation, you may sense some
heated air and odor from its
ventilation grill. It is a normal
phenomenon and not a product
defect.

Important safety instructions 5
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance
from walls and free flow of air around
the projector.
- Locations where temperatures may
become excessively high, such as the
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity,
dust, or cigarette smoke may
contaminate optical components,
shortening the projector's life span and
darkening the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature
above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 3000 m (10000 feet).
14. Do not block the ventilation holes.
- Do not place this projector on a blanket,
bedding or any other soft surface.
- Do not cover this projector with a cloth
or any other item.
- Do not place inflammables near the
projector.
If the ventilation holes are seriously
obstructed, overheating inside the
projector may result in a fire.
15. Always place the projector on a level,
horizontal surface during operation.
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle
of more than 15 degrees front to back.
Using the projector when it is not fully
horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or
damage to, the lamp.
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Do not stand the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the
projector to fall over, causing injury or
resulting in damage to the projector.
17. Do not step on the projector or place
any objects upon it. Besides probable
physical damage to the projector,
doing so may result in accidents and
possible injury.
18. Do not place liquids near or on the
projector. Liquids spilled into the
projector may cause it to fail. If the
projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power supply's
wall socket 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 Ceiling Mount Kit for
mounting the projector and ensure it is
securely installed.

Introduction 7
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
•HDMI
• LAN display for network control and web server
• LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to 1 projector)
• Remote desktop feature for LAN and USB display 1-M (maximum 1PC/ NB can display
to 8 projectors at the same time)
• USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable
• USB Reader supports USB flash drive or HDD display
• 3D Ready supported
• Variable audio output
• Microphone input with big speakers (10W x2) can save extra audio systems for schools
• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors
• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
• Selectable password protected function
• 3D color management allowing color adjusents to your liking
• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time
• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
• One-key auto-adjusent to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)
• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode
• PointDraw™ interactive function
• WXGA, perfect for widescreen NB and PC, and provides 30% more images to XGA
• Short throw lens to create larger images with less distance between the projector and
the screen
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting
conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is proportional to
projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

Introduction8
Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for
detailed information.
MP780 ST+ projector MW860USTi projector
Remote control with batteries Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*
*Q Presenter cannot be used together with Q Draw interactive software.
PointDraw™ pen 2.0 USB mini-B type to A
type cable
USB B type to A type
cable
Digital Projector
Q
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Introduction 9
You may enjoy the dual pen feature by using two PointDraw pen 2.0 and the Q Draw 2.0
interactive software provided.
Optional accessories
USB power adapter PointDraw™ pen
holder
PointDraw™ pen wrist
strap
PointDraw™ pen quick start guide Q Draw 2.0
interactive software*
Q
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1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. RS232 cable
4. BenQ wireless dongle
5. PointDraw pen 2.0
6. Wall mount kit

Introduction10
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 11 for
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Focus slide lever
4. Projection lens
5. Vent (heated air exhaust)
6. Speakers
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Quick-release button
9. Audio output jack
10. Audio input jack
11. S-Video input jack
12. RGB signal output jack
13. RGB (PC)/Component video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
14. HDMI input jack
15. RS-232 control port
16. USB B type jack
17. USB A type jack
18. RJ45 LAN input jack
19. Rear IR remote sensor
20. Rear adjuster foot
21. USB mini-B type jack
22. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
23. Ceiling mount holes
24. 12V DC output terminal Used to
trigger external devices such as
anelectric screen or light control,
etc. Consult your dealer for how to
connect these devices.
25. Video input jack
26. AC power cord inlet
27. Audio (L/R) input jack
28. Microphone input jack
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