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1. DALA HT PQ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 External control panel See Projector on page 10 for details Vent heated air exhaust Quick release button Lens cover Focus ring Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power cord inlet RS 232 control port RGB signal output socket RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket Video input socket S Video input socket Audio signal input socket Kensington anti theft lock slot Quick release foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot HDMI input socket Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image clarity on page 29 for details 2 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 11 55 for details 3 Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details 4 Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 24 and Shutting down the projector on page 40 for details 5 dLeft Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 38 for details 13 6 BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 37 for details 10 Intr
2. MP512 ST S Video cable z The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 19 for details 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 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 19 for details Connection 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 Iso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device 1 Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s in your presentations take a suit
3. Press Mode Enter on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press dk to select a desired mode Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below PC input signals D Sub Comp analog RGB l Dynamic mode Default Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 33 for details Video input signals S Video Video D Sub Comp YPbPr HDMI l Dynamic mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a nor
4. 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 21 22 Connecting an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available Iso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot 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 1 Take an S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Audio cable S Video cable MP522 ST AV device RS 232 D SUB OUT D SUBIN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO C co TG et OE
5. Important safety instructions 3 4 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 mY 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious 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 rae E 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 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 a
6. 58 Specifications Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input MP512 ST Refresh rate Horizontal Clock Resolution Mode Hz frequency MHz kHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 BEE VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 200x609 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 Re XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1280 x 768 WXGA_1 60 09 47 77 79 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_2 59 81 49 702 83 5 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 12901024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MACI19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 02 68 68 100 00 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 50 1440x200 WXGA _75 74 984 70 635 136 75 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 75 480p 60 31 47 27 576p 50 31 25 27 000 720p_50 50 37 50 74 25 720P_60 60 45 00 74 25 Video HDCP 1035i 60 33 75 74 25 1035p 60 67 5 148 5 1080i_50 50 28 13 74 25 1080i_60 60 33 75 74 25 1080p 60 67 5 148 5 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs MP512 ST MP522 ST S Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub
7. Temp Power events Orange Orange Lamp Orange Status amp Description The projector has just been connected to a power outlet Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green Green Red Orange Orange Red Red Orange Red Green Orange Red Orange Off Green Red Off Green Green Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling Orange Flashin Off Off down process Or 2 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re FI G Off Off start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your asning dealer for assistance Lamp events Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re FI dr Off Red start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your asning dealer for assistance off off Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 55
8. 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 ona 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 16 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 proporti
9. Troubleshooting 56 The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the
10. Security Settings gt Power on lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press Menu Exit to cancel the change or try another password CF Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Operation 27 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals l Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays Press A W until your desired signal is selected and press Mode Enter Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is mult
11. 2 min 3 min Never Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Count Down Count Up On Off ENGLISH FRANGAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL PYCCKUM ZERAX fe ARF 3C ARRE StS O1 Svenska Nederlands T rk e e tina Portugu s sanal Polski Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min On Off Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Black Blue BenQ Operation Quick Cooling On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings ae San tone R rng Onoff Menu display 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 time sec 30 sec Menu Settings g Center Top left Top right Bottom Menu position right Bottom left ey STEM Standby D Sub GC On Off amp mode Normal Economic SETUP L S amp Settings Reset lamp timer Advanced Equivalent lamp hour Security Change password Settings Power on lock On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable P Onor Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Reset All Settings FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service 6 e Source INFORMATI e Picture Mode ON Current System Status e Resolution e Color System gt Equivalent Lamp Hour Operation 43 Description of each menu nuswW AVIdSIA L FUNCTION default setting value Wall Color Off DESCRIPTION default setti
12. gently wipe the lens surface A Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 40 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical 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 on page 57 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance 49 50 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 The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 1 hours used in Economic mode 4 3 hour
13. language for the OSD menus Use lt P gt to select your language Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt to select a screen Shutting down the projector 1 Cw Press U Power and a confirmation message displays prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear Press Power a second time The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 39 for details To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick Cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 46 for details Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90 second cooling down process If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool d
14. prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 55 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 50 you may continue to operate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears Notice Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours A ne
15. removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Reconnect the lamp connector and place it back into its slot to be flush with the projector Maintenance 53 9 A 10 11 12 A 13 Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screws Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Replace the lamp cover on the projector Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover Restart the projector T Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 14 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Reset Lamp Timer Press Mode Enter The Lamp Settings page displays Press W to highlight Reset lamp timer and press Mode Enter A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Mode Enter The lamp time will be reset to 0 Notice L Cancel A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 54 Maintenance Indicators Light Power
16. the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 58 for details 24 Operation Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu P Wall Color mim Aepect Ratio x e GE Highlight T See Sub menu LT H H Digital Zoom Current input signal 5 analog RGB Press Menu Exit to the previous page or to exit To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first 1 Press Menu Exit on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position m Phase W H Size Digital Zoom 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM GE Basic menu Presentation Timer Language English 7 Projector Position Front Table Auto Power Off Disable gt Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Sleep Timer Disable Splash Screen 3 Press Y to highlight Language and press lt gt to select a preferred language SYSTEM SETUP Basic e Presentation Timer Z Language English Projector Position Front Table Auto Power O
17. the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need Use the directional arrows A V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode Enter The Zoom bar displays Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the remote control above Or if you are using the projector control panel continue to the following steps Press A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press Mode Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V ad K to navigate the picture Use the directional arrows A V ad gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture Operation Ta To reduce size of the picture press Mode Fnter to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also pre
18. the projector lights orange after power has been applied 2 Remove the lens cap If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp 3 Press 4 Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn of the ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 39 for details CF If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 28 for details CF If
19. throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage 12 Introduction Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Pront Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after
20. you turn the projector on VT 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside aS down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Ss Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this as installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting if available and the video format each factors in the projected image size 4 3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector 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 Oye L nes d Je 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect 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
21. 4 SXGA3_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 800 SXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 5 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MACI9 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 02 68 68 100 00 60 Specifications Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2008 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitte
22. Bena MP512 ST MP522 ST Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions esse sees eee eee 3 Introduction cesses 7 Projector features esse sees eee eee 7 Shipping CONtENtS T 8 Projector exterior view en 9 Controls and functions sse esse 10 Positioning your PIOJE COT sees sese eee enen 13 Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected WAS SIZE seve sevesstucecvecveiedeotensdsocedescveseses 14 Connection sees esse eers eee 17 Connecting a computer or monitor 17 Connecting Video source devices 19 Operation E 24 Starting up the projector s es 24 Using the mens 25 Utilizing the password function 26 Switching input signal 28 Adjusting the projected image 29 Magnifying and searching for detailsust 30 Selecting the aspect ratio 31 Optimizing the image 32 Setting the presentation timer 36 Hiding the 1mage eee 37 Locking control keys wo 38 Freezing the image 38 Utilizing FAQ function wo 38 2 Table of contents Operating in a high altitude ENVILONMENE EE 39 Adjusting the sound 39 Personalizing the projector mena display 2 uusagarsr er at eat Seerek A0 Shutting down the projector 40 Menu Operation esse eee ee eee esse eee 41 Mamtenance een 49 Care of the projector cesses 49 Lamp 1mmtormaton 50 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications esse esse 57 Projector speccatons 57 DImensiOnS EE 58 Timin
23. D key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connection 17 18 Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the D SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor l Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 17 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB OUT socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram co Notebook or desktop computer MP522 ST Do OW D SUB OUT D SUBIN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VGA to DVI cable VGA cable The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the projector If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sur
24. E projector Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector RECALL PASSWORD Recall code 0212 MENU Exit Bria the password 4 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change password menu Press Mode Enter The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press Menu Exit to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password C The digits being input will 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 5 6 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Password Changed To leave the OSD menu press Menu Exit Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt
25. MI input socket is in use The HDMI input socket is only available on the MP512 ST 28 Operation 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 projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 30 for details A Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the v
26. Menu Exit and then press lt P gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Audio Settings and press Mode Enter The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power on off ring tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Power on off ring tone and press lt P gt to select Off CZ The only way to change Power on off ring tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on off ring tone Operation 39 40 Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt gt to select a suitable time frame Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt gt to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar
27. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and E environment Regulation statements
28. able audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Audi bl udio cable Video cable AV device MP522 ST CEAD RS 232 D SUB OUT D SUB IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO D SUBIN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO MP512 ST Audio cable Video cable CZ The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 19 for details 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 e 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 19 for details Connection 23 Operation Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on
29. alues of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds C7 gt The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image clarity Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring lt gt R R Operation 29 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps Using the remote control Press C O on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press W to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press A Se z 7 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image gt lt Freee e O ve A Using the OSD menu Press Menu Exit and then press lt P gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Keystone and press Mode Enter The Keystone correction page displays Press CH to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press D to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Magnifying and searching for details 30 If you need to find the details on
30. amp mode as Economic on page 50 for details Reset lamp timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 54 for details Equivalent lamp hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 50 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings Change password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one Power on lock Off See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details Baud Rate 115200 Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern Off Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings CF Set your screen aspect ratio to 4 3 This function is not available when the aspect ratio is 16 9 or Real Caption Version CC1 Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions se
31. ave to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 30 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in mm value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 1 5 m 1500 mm the closest match in the Average column is 1527 mm Looking across this row shows that a 84 inch screen is required Positioning your projector 15 Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 58 for the center of
32. carrier Video mode Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Specifications 59 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input MP512 ST MP522 ST Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080p 1125p 60Hz MP512 ST 67 5 60 00 1080p 1125p 50Hz MP512 ST 56 25 50 00 C 7 Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Supported timing for PC input MP522 ST 2 Refresh rate Horizontal Clock Resolution Mode Hz frequency MHz kHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 Gi VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 30024600 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 ee XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1280 x 102
33. cted image See Freezing the image on page 38 for details 11 atb L Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 38 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 37 for details Digital Zoom keys Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size See Magnifying and searching for details on page 30 for details Menu Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details 12 Keystone Arrow keys w A Up O Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 30 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 29 for details gt Right H Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 38 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 7 and 9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 25 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 28 for details Mode Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Disp
34. d 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 Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information 61 Regulation statements 62 FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
35. e the Standby D Sub Output function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu See Standby D Sub Output on page 46 for details Connection Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets HDMI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing experience See Connecting an HDMI device on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI device If no HDMI source is available the next best available video connection method is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 21 fo
36. ed to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the D SUB IN socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable MP522 ST cable AV device i l e o G ee HDMI D SUBIN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO MP512 ST Component Video to VGA Audio i D Sub adaptor cable CZ The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 19 for details
37. ee Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D SUB IN signal input socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram L Audio 1 Notebook or i ae VGA cable da cable desktop computer a di O HDMI D SUB IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO MP512 ST t RH VGA cable CZ Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LC
38. er 2 mode on page 33 for ynamic details J N Brightness a Pe SE of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 33 for details 50 D 50 E Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image 0 See Adjusting Contrast on page 33 for details Col Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a olor ny pia PETE 0 video image See Adjusting Color on page 34 for details 44 Operation nu w AYNLIId Z FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION default setting value Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint Tint on page 34 for details pag 0 CT The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting 15 Sharpness on page 34 for details Brilliant Color Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation On See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 34 for details Color Temperature 1 See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 34 for details T1 3D Color Management See 3D Color Management on page 34 for details Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Quick Auto Search See Switching input signal on page 28 for details a 2 On 2 Color Space D Conversion See Changing color space on page 28 for details m depends on the 8 selected
39. esized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration EES Q O 16 10 picture O Di O O 15 9 picture O O O 4 3 picture CL O O 16 9 picture a O O 4 3 picture gt gt gt O O O O O Ka Operation 31 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the E ra lt SO O O center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is O gt C O most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 O aspect like high definition TV as it displays them 16 9 picture without aspect alteration Optimizing the image 32 Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps
40. ess Mode Enter to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Press Y to highlight Timer period and decide the timer perio ressin The length E o ES d by P es 8 lt gt E gt Timer period of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 Timer display Always 2 R 9 Timer position Top Left minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 Timer counting direction Count Down Cz If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever Sound reminder minute increments LG e or the Timer period is reset 3 Press Y to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt P gt Selection Always Description Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time e Right gt Bottom Right m Press W to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing lt gt BA RO Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top ae amn gi Press W to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Count Up Description Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0 D Press W to highlight Sound reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt 4 P gt If
41. ff Disable Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off Sleep Timer Disable E Splash Screen BenQ 4 Press Menu Exit twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Operation 25 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 25 C You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press Mode Enter The Security Settings page displays Highlight Power on lock and select On by pressing lt gt As pictured to the right the four arrow keys A INPUT NEW PASSWORD gt V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits fo
42. g T nena aa 58 Warranty and Copyright information seses 61 Regulation statements sese sees ee eee ee 62 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 Reter servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on SA 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 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 To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control
43. ing projector Screen start up Three options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue BenQ logo banan Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will Quick be shortened to a few seconds Cooling cr If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick On cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 39 for details Off Mute Off Audio Volume 5 Settings Power on off ring tone On See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details Menu display time 15 sec M Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key enu press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Settings us Menu position Center Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA Standby D signal when it is in standby mode and the D SUB IN and D SUB OUT sockets are correctly connected to devices See Connecting a monitor Sub Output on page 18 for how to make the connection Off Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption C7 46 Operation nuswW PsdueAPY dNLAS WALSAS S FUNCTION default setting value Lamp Settings DESCRIPTION default setting value Lamp mode Normal See Setting L
44. input signal Presentation l l l E Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Off frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 36 for details E ke S Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using D a English the menus on page 25 for details o D B E Projector m Z o Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with 5 m Front Table one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 13 for details c ront labie Cc Disable Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 50 for details Operation 45 nuew 01959 FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION default setting value Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once b elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on E Disable page 37 for details Kr lt Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except D Power on the a Lock projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys m Off on page 38 for details o Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between DUS psdueApyY dNLAS NALSAS S m Disable 30 minutes and 12 hours Cc V Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display dur
45. iple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will mm S Video MP522 ST change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies D Sub Comp me Video The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 for details The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details Changing color space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space To do this 1 2 Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt gt to select a suitable color space The selectable settings vary according to the detected input signal timing gt This function is only available when the HD
46. ir 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 3000 m 10000 feet Om 0 feet 14 15 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 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 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 Important safety instructions 5 6 Safety Instructions Continued 17 Do not step on the project
47. is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt q K on the projector or remote control The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 TS Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Operation Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustme
48. lay OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 25 for details Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting See Setting the presentation timer on page 36 for details Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly See Setting the presentation timer on page 36 for details Introduction 11 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Replacing the remote control battery 1 Pull out the battery holder Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control N Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions e Never
49. lect CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values Cc The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Color Space Conversion Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate Operation 47 FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION default setting value value FAQ Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Si FAQ Features and E c Service E Source Shows the current signal source a Picture Mode S Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu a Current keii n System SEO San 2 Shows the native resolution of the input signal E Status Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used 48 Operation Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and
50. lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position 4 3 screen diagonal Screen Center of lens Projection distance 4 3 screen diagonal Recommended projection distance from Vertical offset in mm screen in mm Feet Inches mm Average 4 48 1219 873 37 59 1500 1074 45 5 60 1524 1091 46 72 1829 1309 55 79 2000 1432 60 84 2134 1527 64 8 96 2438 1745 73 98 2500 1790 75 9 108 2743 1964 82 118 3000 2147 90 10 120 3048 2182 91 138 3500 2505 105 12 144 3658 2618 110 157 4000 2863 120 15 180 4572 3273 137 197 5000 3579 150 18 216 5486 3927 165 236 6000 4295 180 25 300 7620 5455 229 gt There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 16 Positioning your projector 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 J In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector s
51. mal living room lighting level environment Standard mode Default Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs Cinema mode Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened little light home cinema or lounge room environment User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 33 for details Operation Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 User 2 as a starting point and customize the settings 1 Press Menu Exit to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt to select User 1 to User 2 4 Press Y to highlight Reference Mode en This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press 4 gt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press Y to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt P gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press Mode Enter to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Using Wall Color In the situatio
52. n 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 color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the Erc Gr CE ZAZ black areas of the image appear just as black and that ain L i detail in the dark areas is visible lt o Pm Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this pmm n to set the peak white level after you have previously G L E G G adjusted the Brightness setting t
53. ng value Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 33 for details Aspect Ratio Auto There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 30 for details 0 SCH Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image Position use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position 0 of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image depends on the selected input signal distortion H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Digital Zoom 1 0X Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 30 for details Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a PC source b Dynamic picture mode on page 32 for details Video source N Standard 9 Reference Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality O Mode and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the 2 D ic same page below See Setting the User 1 Us
54. nt to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press Mode Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press Y to highlight Hue and press lt P gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each o
55. nts Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 57 Dimensions 255 mm W x 90 mm H x 214 mm D 66 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input MP512 ST 1 Refresh rate Horizontal Clock Resolution Mode Hz frequency MHz kHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 Se VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SSES SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 biais XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 1280 x 800 SXGA_60 59 81 49 702 83 5 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 50 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 50 1440 x 900 WXGAt_75 74 984 70 635 136 75 T400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 75 640 x 480 67Hz MACI3 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MACI6 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MACI9 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 02 68 68 100 00
56. o sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws on the lamp cover Remove the lamp cover from the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Maintenance 5 6 Pull out the lamp connector from a slot in the lamp compartment Disconnect it from the projector as illustrated Lift the handle so that it stands up 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 your hands into the projector after the lamp is
57. o suit your selected LU E input and viewing environment Operation 33 34 Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt P gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt 4 gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off On
58. oduction 12 TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 55 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 55 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 29 for details Keystone Arrow keys v A Up O Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 30 for details gt Right Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 38 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 10 and 11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 25 for details Mode Enter Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 25 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 28 for details Remote control Oh Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 24 and Shutting down 10 the projector on page 40 for details IK Freeze Freezes the proje
59. of the video device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker s take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 39 for details AV device MP512 ST D SUB IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO HDMI cable Audio cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 19 for details In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space to YUV See Changing color space on page 28 for details If no signal is detected after establishing the connection turn off the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu and manually search for your desired signal See Switching input signal on page 28 for details Connection Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will ne
60. onal 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 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 2 Select your screen size Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 4 3 screen diagonal Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in mm value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 2182 mm and with a vertical offset of 91 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will h
61. or 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 A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock sl
62. ot 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 N Warning THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED gt When installing the unit incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket outlet near the unit If a fault should occur during operation of the unit operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off or disconnect the power plug Important safety instructions 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 Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes 3D color management allowing color adjustments 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 adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control fo
63. own Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Operation 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 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 Main menu Sub menu Options Off Light Yellow Pink Light He Gieen Biue Blackhoard j Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 1 Keystone DISPLAY Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Picture Mode nosed Lage Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema Brightness Contrast Color 2 Tint PICTURE Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off lor Cem perature UR LLL Primary Color R G B Y C M 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion RGB YUV Auto Operation 41 42 4 SYSTEM SETUP Basic Timer period Timer display S Timer position Presentation Timer Timer counting direction Sound reminder On Off Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen 1 240 minutes Always 1 min
64. projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 27 for details Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications C 7 All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP512 ST MP522 ST Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 5 f 10mm Lamp 185 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 280 W Max Mechanical Dimensions 255 mm W x 90 mm H x 214 mm D Weight Approx 5 29 lbs 2 4 Kg Approx 5 18 lbs 2 35 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog D Sub lt gt Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI V1 2 x 1 only on the MP512 ST Audio signal input 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Output terminal RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 only on the MP522 ST Speaker 5 watt X 2 5 watt X 1 Control terminal RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 Environmental Requireme
65. r data video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal contrast brightness settings and is directly 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 Introduction 7 8 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 C 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 Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card CT Pull the tab before using the remote d Control Remote control with battery Optional accessories p 1 Spare lamp kit Presentation Plus 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 RS 232 cable Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear lower side MP522 ST
66. r how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 22 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connecting audio The projector has one or two built in mono speaker s which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into acommon mono audio output through the projector speaker s Connection 19 20 Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices To connect the projector to an HDMI device l Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket
67. r the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page MENU Back C The digits being input will 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 5 To leave the OSD menu press Menu Exit If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays Please try again lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 27 for details Password Error If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time 26 Operation Entering the password recall procedure l Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a S coded number on the screen S Write down the number and turn off your R
68. s used in normal mode C See Setting Lamp mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3 4 of that in Normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 3 To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt P gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode Enter The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press Menu Exit You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to
69. ss W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size CF The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio which is the default for this projector and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is 1 Press Menu Exit and then press a IK until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio C 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 width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Real The image is projected as its original resolution and r
70. the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such condition To activate the High Altitude Mode WARNING 1 i Wi d the High 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt P gt until ee Ee the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is your environment is higher than 1500 D highlighted Do you want to turn the High Altitude 2 Press Y to highlight High Altitude Mode and E press lt P gt to select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press Mode Enter Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over 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 speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 17 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Press
71. ther 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 W to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt q gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 6 Press Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press Menu Exit to exit and save the settings CS Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic Operation 35 Setting the presentation timer 36 Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Press Timer Setup on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and pr
72. to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen Cz Once BLANK is pressed the projector enters Economic mode automatically Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Operation 37 Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except Power 1 Press K on the projector or remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt 4 gt on the projector or remote control 2 A confirmation message displays Select Yes to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold K for 3 seconds on the projector or remote control You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock and press lt P gt to select Off 3 Keys on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled If you press Power to turn off the projector witho
73. ut disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Freezing the image Press gt on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen Utilizing FAQ function 38 The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information To get the FAQ information 1 Press lt q on the projector or remote control or press Menu Exit to open the OSD menu and press lt P gt to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press Y to highlight FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service based on the information you want to know 3 Press Mode Enter 4 Press A V to select a problem and press Mode Enter for possible solutions 5 Dress Menu Exit to exit the OSD To exit the OSD menu press Menu Exit Operation Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and temperature is between 0 C 35 C Do not use
74. w lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Replace Lamp Soon Lamp gt 3950 Hours The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 4000 hours usage Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt 4000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer Maintenance 51 52 Re A pl acing the lamp If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured 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 fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered int
75. you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up Operation 7 To activate the presentation timer press Y and NOTICE press lt gt to select On and press Mode Enter 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes EE and press Mode Enter to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the L Ne screen The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps 1 Go back to the Presentation Timer page 2 Press Y and press lt gt to highlight Off and press Mode Enter A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press Mode Enter to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen How to use the Timer On key Timer On is a multi functional key Ifthe presentation timer is off pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction Ifthe timer is already on pressing this key displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to restart continue or turn off the timer by following the on screen instruction Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image Press any key on the projector or remote control

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