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MP512 ST/MP522 ST
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User Manual

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Page 1: ...Welcome MP512 ST MP522 ST Digital Projector User Manual...

Page 2: ...Switching input signal 28 Adjusting the projected image 29 Magnifying and searching for details 30 Selecting the aspect ratio 31 Optimizing the image 32 Setting the presentation timer 36 Hiding the i...

Page 3: ...qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate...

Page 4: ...lugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages...

Page 5: ...s are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any oth...

Page 6: ...mmend 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 r...

Page 7: ...ol 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 ima...

Page 8: ...ll 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 Optional accessorie...

Page 9: ...rd inlet 9 RS 232 control port 10 RGB signal output socket 11 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input socket 12 Video input socket 13 S Video input socket 14 Audio signal input socket 15 Kensi...

Page 10: ...menus on page 25 for details 12 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...

Page 11: ...r details 8 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 29 for details 9 Right Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys...

Page 12: ...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 Pu...

Page 13: ...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 Ceil...

Page 14: ...designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen posi...

Page 15: ...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 re...

Page 16: ...is projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 4 3 screen diagonal Recommended projection distance fro...

Page 17: ...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 c...

Page 18: ...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 3 Connect the other end of th...

Page 19: ...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 for how to connect the projector to a compon...

Page 20: ...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 projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even i...

Page 21: ...ake 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...

Page 22: ...ed 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 The projector is only capabl...

Page 23: ...e 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 connec...

Page 24: ...or is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digi...

Page 25: ...ress closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press Menu Exit to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase...

Page 26: ...row keys to enter six digits for 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 The digits being in...

Page 27: ...it is available to you should you ever forget it Password __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigne...

Page 28: ...tly moving images movies 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...

Page 29: ...endicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 30 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light...

Page 30: ...the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar 2 Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repea...

Page 31: ...atio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD...

Page 32: ...d for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness s...

Page 33: ...projected picture s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY Wall Color menu and press to select a color which is th...

Page 34: ...atural 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 is the default and recommended selecti...

Page 35: ...he 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range Incre...

Page 36: ...to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right 5 Press to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting direction...

Page 37: ...g the on screen instruction If the 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 ins...

Page 38: ...next time it is turned on Freezing the image Press 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 o...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...seconds the message will disappear 2 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...

Page 41: ...Color Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 2 PICTURE Picture Mode PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Us...

Page 42: ...imer counting direction Count Down Count Up Sound reminder On Off On Off Language Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min...

Page 43: ...Standby D Sub Output On Off Lamp Settings Lamp mode Normal Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent lamp hour Security Settings Change password Power on lock On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38...

Page 44: ...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 PC...

Page 45: ...gs made for User 1 or User 2 mode Quick Auto Search On See Switching input signal on page 28 for details Color Space Conversion depends on the selected input signal See Changing color space on page 28...

Page 46: ...If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans High Altitude Mode Off A mode for operation in high a...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...ter FAQ Features and Service Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input s...

Page 49: ...ribed 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 w...

Page 50: ...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 possib...

Page 51: ...h 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 The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours A new...

Page 52: ...njuries 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...

Page 53: ...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 remov...

Page 54: ...lamp timer Highlight Reset and press Mode Enter The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp L...

Page 55: ...re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Red The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projecto...

Page 56: ...ignal 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...

Page 57: ...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 Component RCA jac...

Page 58: ...500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 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...

Page 59: ...79 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_2 59 81 49 702 83 5 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280...

Page 60: ...olution Mode Refresh rate Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Clock MHz 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 640 x 480 VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 5...

Page 61: ...ty 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 rig...

Page 62: ...hich 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 Electr...

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