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BenQ MP511 - SVGA DLP Projector User manual

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1. 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 socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device Component Video to VGA D Sub adaptor cable OF SS RS 232 If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p 576i 576p e 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz C3 Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16 9 aspect ratio picture e 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 22 Connection Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available e Ifso you can continue with this procedure s If not you will need to reassess wh
2. w A Up O V Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 29 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 28 for details gt Right a Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 36 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 7 and 9 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 42 for details SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D Sub Comp Component Video Video or S Video See Switching input signal on page 27 for details MODE Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 42 for details Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting See Setting the presentation timer on page 34 for details Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly See Setting the presentation timer on page 34 for details Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees
3. female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTYV signal input D sub lt gt Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Control for servicing USB mouse connector RS 232 serial control Environmental Requirements 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation A B series X 1 for servicing mini Din 9 pin X 1 Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Dimensions 277 mm W x 95 mm H x 208 mm D m 277 ang T Specifications o7 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 720 X 400 31 469 70 087 28 3221 720 X 400_70 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 800 X 600 8 077 SVGA_72 16 875 SOA 53 674 18 363 id 60 023 SACH 68 667 XGA 85 1280 X 768 47 77 60 09 80 768 SXGA_60 1280 x 800 49 65 59 96 83 458 SXGA_60 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Sianal earn Horizontal Vertical Frequency g Frequency kHz Hz 4801 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 75
4. these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories C37 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated User manual Warranty Card Safety manual Power cord VGA cable The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 Presentation Plus 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 Soft carry case 10 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side 1 l External control panel 2 See Projector on page 12 for details 2 Vent heated air exhaust 3 Projection lens 3 4 Quick release button 5 Lens cap 6 Focus ring 7 Kensington anti theft lock slot 8 Vent cool air intake 5 9 Front IR remote sensor Rear side See Connection on page 20 for details 10 11 SA 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 1 AC INLET 10 Rear adjuster foot 15 RGB PC Component video YPbPr AC power cord inlet YCbCr signal input socket Rear IR remote sensor 16 Video input socket USB socket for servicing 17 S Video input socket RS232 control port Under view 18 Quick release foot 19 Lamp cover 20 Ceiling mounting screw holes Introduction 11 12 Controls and functions Projector Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image size and
5. Do not place inflammables near the become excessively high such as the projector 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 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 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 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 7 Safety Instructions Continued Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible 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 hav
6. clarity on page 28 for details Temperature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 54 for details Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation See Indicators on page 54 for details 4 Power Toggles the projector on or off See Start up on page 24 and Shutting down the projector on page 38 for details lt Left BLANK Used to hide the screen image To restore the image press any button on the projector or remote control See Hiding the image on page 35 for details Introduction 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 42 for details MODE Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 42 for details Keystone Arrow buttons w A Up O V Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 29 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 54 for details 10 11 12 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displaye
7. for the incoming image which is either 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 resized 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 adjust the zoom setting or 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 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration C7 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 22 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 17 for details Operation O 508 isi O OC Q sO O O EE Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several prede
8. 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 onscreen Operation Utilizing FAQ function The Information menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information l To enter the Information menu press lt q Left OC on the remote control 2 Press A Upor W Down to select FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service 3 Press MODE Enter Press A Up or W Down to select the a problem and press MODE Enter for possible solutions 5 Press MENU Exit to exit the OSD You can also press MENU Exit to open the OSD menu and enter the Information gt FAQ Image and Installation and Information gt FAQ Features and Service menus 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 AN Do not use 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 go to SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt High Altitude Mode select On by pressing lt q Left Right on the projector or remote control A confirmat
9. perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensors should be from 1 to 8 meters Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam e Operating the projector from the e Operating the projector from the front rear Replacing the remote control battery 1 Pull out the battery holder C7 Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm whilst 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 AN Avoid excessive heat and humidity e There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer e Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions e Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion e If the 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 Introduction 15 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Table in front of screen Ceilin
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11. situation adjust the value of Keystone in the DISPLAY menu on the projector control panel or remote control See Correcting keystone on page 29 for details 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 values 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 CF The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity If needed sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring 28 Operation 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 1 Press 7 or Ch on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press V to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press ZA to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press MENU Exit on the projector or remote control Go to DISPLAY gt Keystone and adjust
12. the screen Write down the RECALL PASSWORD number and turn off your projector Seek help Pease write gown Bie vocal code and contact with the BenQ from the local BenQ service center to decode the Customer Center number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector III TC 0 e Nr Be Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press MODE Enter the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii 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 4 Enter a new password AN IMPORTANT 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 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Password Changed 7 To leave the
13. the settings After activating Quick Auto Search the projector will perform automatic source search once you press SOURCE on the projector or remote control i Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays SS ii Press A Up or W Down until your desired signal is selected and press MODE Enter iii The projector will start automatic wigi D Sub Comp source search by detecting your selected signal first mmr Video iv The information of the first detected source will display at the ege S Video upper left corner of the screen for 2 seconds If you turn off Quick Auto Search you can manually cycle through the available input sources by performing the following steps i Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays ii Press A Up or W Down until your desired signal is selected and press MODE Enter iii Once detected the selected source information will display at the upper left corner of the screen for 2 seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector you can press the button again to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will 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 The input signal type effects the options available
14. the values by pressing _7 or Ch on the projector or remote control For example e Press 7 on the projector or remote control e Press 7 on the projector or remote control when you are in the Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone Md 6 e Press onthe projector or remote control e Press onthe projector or remote control when you are in the Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone WW To Keystone WE 6 Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture e Using the remote control 1 Press D ZOOM to display the Zoom bar The center of the picture will be magnified when the key is pressed again Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need 2 Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture CF The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details 3 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press D ZOOM When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Operation 29 30 ST i oe S Using the OSD menu Press MENU Exit and then press lt q Left or Right until the Display menu
15. 0p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 10801 11251 60Hz 33 75 n an 28 13 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Color sub Horizontal Vertical f carrier Video mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz NTSC Boo o a PAL 15 63 1B PALM O Bao o ooo 358 PAL 880 NISC se A o i m 58 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 40 C altitude lower than 10000 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 2007 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this public
16. BenQ MP511 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions ceseccseseeesteeeeteeees 5 Erde Te ee M WEE 9 Projector EE 9 Klee 10 SLANG AL GAC CESSOLICS eege eer 10 Bleu 10 Projector exterior VIEW aeoiee ee 11 Eer 11 REE side arnon n E erate ee Sete 11 Kleed 11 Controls and TUMCHONS ieicuresterair tances tedssebsuctetabccatelatricbensbens 12 e 12 Remote coni okence 14 Positioning your projector ssssseesssssseeesssssseeeessses 16 CHOOSING loca ON gn 16 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 17 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 18 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance 18 COMME EE 20 CONNECUN G A COMPLET teteteeehetetge eege 20 Connecting Video source devices eescceetecesteeeseeeeseeeeeees 21 Connecting a Component Video source device ecssessceseeetceeeeeseeesceeeeees 22 Connecting an S Video or a composite Video source device e 23 OPIO eiaa ere ttre nr err erry verre rere erm 24 DEAL UP O E A E 24 Utilizing the power on lock function sssesessssssssssssessesees 25 SELIG A PASS EE 25 If you forget the pass Word W 25 Entering the password recall procedure cesesseesceeeeseeeeeeeceeeeeeceeeeeseees 26 Changin ne Pass Word eer beer 26 Disabling the power on lock function 0 ee eeeeteeseeeeceeeeeteeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeees 26 SWITCHING IP Ul SiG E 27 Adjusting the
17. 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 Off On Off On 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Center Top left Top right Bottom right Bottom left Normal Economic Equivalent lamp hour Change password Security Settings y g Power on lock Reset All Settings On Off FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Current System Status e Source e Picture Mode e Resolution e Color System e Equivalent Lamp Hour Information Note that 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 Operation Ai 42 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 17 different OSD menu languages See System setup Basic menu on page 45 for details Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon p ee eee Main menu DISPLAY Wall Color Disable Aspect Ratio Auto O a Keystone Highlight Position Status Sub menu Press MENU Exit to the previous page or to Current input signal s sipeo exit The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone 1 Press MENU Exit on the projector or 4 Press MODE Enter to di
18. NK 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 Locking control keys To prevent unauthorized changes in the settings or accidental button pushes panel key lock can be activated to disable all panel key functions except POWER 1 Press Right a on the projector or remote control or go to SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock and select On by pressing d Left Right on the projector or remote control 2 A confirmation message displays Select Yes to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold gt Right a for 3 seconds on the projector or remote control You can also use the remote control to enter SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock and press lt q Left gt Right to select Off A confirmation message displays Select Yes to confirm C37 Buttons on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled e If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Freezing the image 36 Press the FREEZE button 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 button on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen
19. OSD menu press MENU Exit Disabling the power on lock function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt Left or Right The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector ii 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 C37 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 26 Operation 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 Please decide if you want to activate the quick auto search function by performing the following steps oe a ee Cr Press MENU Exit on the projector or remote control to turn on the OSD menu Go to SOURCE gt Quick Auto Search menu Press lt q Left or Right on the projector or remote control to select On or Off Press MENU Exit to exit and save
20. SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus Use lt Left gt Right to select your language e Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use lt q Left Right to select a screen Shutting down the projector 1 Press 4 Power and a _POWER OF confirmation message will display rompting vou Presses button again to p pung y power off If you don t respond in a few 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 120 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 Ifthe projector will not be used for a long period of time disconnect the power cord from the wall socket C37 Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 120 second cooling down process e Ifthe 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 down 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 t
21. ange with every button press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion AT Nyy Www Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Magnifies or reduces the projected image After the image is magnified you can press MODE Enter to activate the Pan functionality for searching the details of the projected image by using the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control See Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture on page 29 for details Operation 43 44 Picture menu C37 Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode PC Dynamic YPbPr S Video Video Standard Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 15 Brilliant Color On Color Temperature 3D Color Management Save Settings Operation DESCRIPTION Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details Selects an picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below Adjusts the brightness of the image See 1 Adjusting brightness on page 32 for detail
22. ation may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information 59 M Regulation statements 60 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
23. automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour hours used in Economic mode 3 2 hours used in normal mode C See Lamp mode Normal on page 47 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2 3 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 2 Warning message 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 54 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Message Status The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the Order Replacement Lamp projector is normally run with Economic Mode selected See Lamp mode Normal on page 47 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears Lamp gt 2000 Hours The lamp has been in
24. d image See Auto adjusting the image on page 28 for details gt Right Panel Key Lock Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 36 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 8 and 11 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 42 for details SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D Sub Comp Component Video Video or S Video See Switching input signal on page 27 for details Introduction 13 Remote control 4 Power Toggles the projector on or off See Start up on page 24 and Shutting down the projector on page 38 for details II gt Freeze Freezes the projected image See Freezing the image on page 36 for details 4 Left Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ function on page 37 for details BLANK Used to hide the screen image To restore the image press any button on the projector or remote control See Hiding the image on page 35 for details DIGITAL ZOOM buttons Magnifies or reduces the projected image size See Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture on page 29 for details MENU Exit Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings Introduction 10 11 12 13 See Using the menus on page 42 for details Keystone Arrow buttons
25. d distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment 16 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio expressed as 4 3 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 EES Be LJ ovo one N f 16 9 aspect image scaled to a 4 3 aspect 4 3 aspect image in a 4 3 aspect display area on 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 When determining the position of your projector you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios All inputs other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal will display in a 4 3 aspect ratio and will require an additional 33 display height than that of the scaled 16 9 aspect image projectio
26. e dirt or dust on the surface e Usea canister of compressed air to remove dust s Ifthere is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface AN 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 38 and unplug the power cord s To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth s To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case AN 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 e 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 e Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries from the remote control e 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 Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is
27. e the projector serviced 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 Important safety instructions 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 slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose 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 def
28. easing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta 5 Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust the color saturation level to your preference by pressing d Left or gt Right Operation 33 If you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 6 Press w to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt 4 Left or gt Right 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 5 Other adjustments You can find other image quality fine tune selections in the PICTURE menu as well See Picture menu on page 44 for details Setting the presentation timer 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 Set up on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE Enter to display the Presentation Timer page Presentation Timer Timer period Timer display Always Timer position Top left Timer counting direction Count down 2 Press W Down to highl
29. ect 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 Compact and portable unit One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display 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 Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source 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 9 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of
30. elected input and viewing environment 1 30 3 Selecting a color temperature Adjust the values by pressing lt q Left gt Right on the projector or remote control There are four color temperature settings available Operation 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 T3 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 4 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 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 adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewi
31. epresent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow buttons to enter six digits for the password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page D IMPORTANT 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 4 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 INPUT PASSWORD message 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 26 for details Password Error If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Operation 25 Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on
32. es 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 proportional 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 17 18 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 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 Recommended projection distance from screen in mm This is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 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 val
33. fined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type To select a operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps 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 lt Left Right to select a desired mode The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below PC Signal Input 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 Photo 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 Set
34. for the Picture Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details The native display resolution of this projector is SVGA 800x600 in a 4 3 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input source 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 30 for details Operation 27 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 Dress 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 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes 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
35. g in front of screen Table at rear of screen Ceiling at rear of screen ze Get 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 Front 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 you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the System Setup Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 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 an
36. ich method you can use to connect to the device C7 If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras See Connecting Video source devices on page 21 for details To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take an S Video cable Video cable and connect one end to the S Video Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable Video Cable to the S VIDEO VIDEO socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram A V device S Video cable CF If the selected video picture is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connection 23 Operation Start up 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 on the projector lights ora
37. ight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing lt Left gt Right The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments C7 If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press W Down to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing d Left gt Right Selection Description Always 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 34 Operation 4 Press W Down to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt q Left gt Right Upper left gt lower left upper right gt lower right 5 Press W Down to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing a Left gt Right Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count down Decrease from the preset time to 0 6 Press W Down and press lt Left gt Right to select On Press MODE Enter to 5 min 5 min Pa ER oe MESSET n r confirm Are you sure to turn on the 7 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE Enter to SIS SIL confirm You will see the message Timer l ege is On displaying on the screen The timer start counting at
38. ime lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 35 for details Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and buttons on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 36 for details Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Three options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue screen System setup Advanced menu FUNCTION default setting value Quick Cooling On High Altitude Mode Off Menu Settings Operation DESCRIPTION Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 120 second duration to approximately 30 seconds A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 37 for details Menu display time 15 sec Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu position Center Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Lamp Settings Securit
39. ion message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE Enter We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting it whenever your environment is higher than 1500 m Do you want to turn the High Altitude Mode on 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 Operation 37 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 e 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 button press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt q Left gt Right to select a suitable time e Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use ag Left gt Right to select a preferred position e Language in the SYSTEM
40. is highlighted Press W Down to highlight Digital Zoom Press MODE Enter and press A Up to magnify the picture to a desired size Press MODE Enter to activate the Pan functionality Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press MODE Enter to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press W Down repeatedly until it is restored to the original size 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 source You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by entering DISPLAY gt Aspect Ratio Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements There are four aspect ratios available 7 In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas l Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width This is suitable
41. itching input signal on page 27 for details CF If 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 Utilizing the power on lock 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 42 WARNING 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 C37 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 SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings Press MODE Enter Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing lt Left or Right 2 A prompt will display on the screen 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow buttons A Up gt Right WY Down See ES SOR Da lt q Left respectively r
42. jection distance was 4 5 m 4500mm the closest match in the Recommended projection distance from screen in mm column is 4320 mm Looking across this row shows that a 9 108 screen is required If you can only obtain a metric sized screen the screen size is 2743 mm diagonally Positioning your projector 4 3 Screen Diagonal Screen Center of lens EE ieee e a Projection distance 4 3 Screen Diagonal Recommended projection distance Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches mm from screen in mm C37 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 Positioning your projector 19 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 C7 In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 10 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connec
43. n area C37 IMPORTANT Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16 9 projection if you will ever need to select an input other than composite Video being fed a 16 9 aspect signal 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 on a 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 19 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 increas
44. n 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 Maintenance 51 52 4 Ti Remove the lamp cords from the slots Disconnect the lamp connector by pushing it against the projector while pulling it up Loosen the screw that secures the lamp 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 removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images As shown in the figure hold the new lamp first and align the lamp with the compartment in the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector Mainte
45. nance 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp AN e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw 10 Connect the lamp connector to the projector 11 Place the lamp cords back to the slots 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 13 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover AN e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction e Do not over tighten the screw 14 Restart the projector AN Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 15 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 ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Notice AN Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to Indicators on page 54 Maintenance 53 Indicators Illustration e Blank Light OFF O Orange light
46. necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall The password will display as asterisks on screen when being input Returns all settings to the factory preset values C37 The following settings will still remain Projector Position Language Security Settings High Altitude Mode Phase User I User Il Position H Size Operation 47 48 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C37 Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Current System Status Operation DESCRIPTION Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Source Shows the current signal source Picture mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color system Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent lamp hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used 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 notic
47. ng 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 Video calibration DVDs are commercially available which contain 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 Color Management menu to make adjustments 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 To adjust the settings 1 Goto 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 Left or gt Right to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press w to highlight Hue and press lt Left or Right 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 other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Incr
48. nge after power has been applied C37 The power cable used in the illustration may look different to the power cable type used in your region Use only the power cable as supplied with the projector and which is suitable for your region 2 Remove the lens cover If it is closed it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp 3 Press Power on the projector or remote control to start the projector 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 picture clarity C7 If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 120 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the power on lock function on page 25 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the No Signal message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Sw
49. ngs 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Using Wall Color In the situation 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 q Left gt Right 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 2 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs 1 Adjusting brightness Adjust the values by pressing lt 4 Left gt Right 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 black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 1 300 x 50 2 Adjusting contrast Adjust the values by pressing lt q Left Right on the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your s
50. o quality The 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 22 for 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 or a composite Video source device on page 23 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 an S Video or a composite Video source device on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connection 21 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 e Ifso you can continue with this procedure e If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device
51. o source is not turned on or Turn the video source on and check that the connected correctly signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly EE connected to the input source device The input signal has not been Select the correct input signal with the Source correctly selected key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy focused ring aligned properly well as the height of the unit if necessary Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the i Remove the obstacle remote control and the projector vol EE Stand within 8 meters of the projector projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall pro cedure on page 26 for details Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications C7 All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Model name Optical Resolution Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Weight Input terminal Computer input Digital Projector MP511 800 x 600 SVGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 57 fixed 180 W lamp AC100 240V 2 9A 50 60 Hz Automatic 260 W Max 5 8 Ibs 2 6 Kg RGB input D Sub 15 pin
52. o the signal type selected Main menu DISPLAY PICTURE SOURCE Sub menu Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Primary color 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search Options Off Light yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Auto Real 4 3 16 9 PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema User 1 User 2 PC source Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema Video source Dynamic Standard Cinema On Off T1 T2 T3 T4 R G B C M Y On Off Operation 39 40 SYSTEM SETUP Basic SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Operation Timer period Timer display Presentation Timer position Timer Timer counting direction On Off Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Timer Controller Splash Screen Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Menu display time Menu Settings Menu position Lamp mode Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer 1 240 minutes Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never Bottom right Top right Bottom left Top left Count down Count up ENGLISH S3823Z FRANGAIS ESPANOL DEUTSCH ITALIANO fai k Gel 01 A AgB PYCCKNM Nederlands Portugu s Svenska CeStina Polski 1usqina Turkge Front table Rear table Rear ceiling Front ceiling
53. of time for presentation esentation timer display Always Timer l Off Sets whether to display the timer on screen Timer position Bottom right Sets the position where the timer displays on screen Timer counting direction Count down Sets the timer counting direction Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus Use lt q Left Right on the projector or remote control to select your Language desired language There are 17 languages for your choice English default French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Dutch Turkish Czech Portuguese Thai and Polish Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one geg or more mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket Position optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling Front Table See Choosing a location on page 16 for details Operation 45 46 Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable Timer Controller Disable Panel Key Lock Disable Splash Screen BenQ logo This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Press lt Left Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset t
54. operation for 2950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the Replace Lamp Soon inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Lamp gt 2950 Hours L OK a The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the Replace Lamp Now 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 Lamp gt 3000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded OK significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 3000 hours usage 50 Maintenance A Repl J Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User s manual Then reset lamp timer acing the 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 into 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 whe
55. or more of the following measures 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 L environment Regulation statements
56. s Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See 2 Adjusting contrast on page 32 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image The higher the value the more greenish the image becomes The lower the value the more reddish the image becomes Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation C37 When Brillian Color is set as Off the color temperature adjustment will not function There are four color temperature settings are available See 3 Selecting a color temperature on page 32 for details See 4 3D Color Management on page 33 for details Saves the settings made for User 1 or 2 mode Source menu FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION value Quick Auto Search On See Switching input signal on page 27 for details System setup Basic menu FUNCTION default setting DESCRIPTION value Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 34 for details Timer period 15 min Sets a preferred length
57. s R Red light Light flashing i e G Green light IT ku Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events BE rn Ble Ce e Mk The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance 54 Maintenance Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp 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 Troubleshooting 56 The projector does not turn on Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector and plug the power cord into the cable power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed No picture Cause Remedy The vide
58. spla Pro y remote control to turn the OSD menu on the keystone correction page KEYSTONE P Wall Color Aspect Ratio x Keystone D ES Position Phase m H Size Digital Zoom 2 Use lt Left Right to select the 5 Based on the image shape DISPLAY menu displayed on the screen press 3 Press A Up y Down to select Keystone the keystone buttons w A Up A V Down to adjust the DI SPLAY image to a rectangular or square e Wall Color Disable one Aspect Ratio Auto i Keystone NTER 6 Press MENU Exit on the Position e e Phase projector or remote control to leave and save the settings m H Size Digital Zoom Operation Display menu FUNCTION default setting value Wall Color Off Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone 0 Position 0 Phase depends on the selected input source H Size depends on the selected input source Digital Zoom 100 DESCRIPTION default setting value Correct the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 30 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 29 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow buttons The values shown on the lower position of the page ch
59. tant safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions Continued The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 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 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Important safety instructions Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious 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 Safety Instructions Continued 12 Do not place this projector in any of the 13 Do not block the ventilation holes following environments Do not place this projector on a blanket Space that is poorly ventilated or confined bedding or any other soft surface Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls Do not cover this projector with a cloth or and free flow of air around the projector any other item Locations where temperatures may
60. the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps l Enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and select Off Press MODE Enter to confirm 2 A confirmation message displays 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 button The button is a multi functional key e Ifthe presentation timer is off pressing this button displays a confirmation message You can decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on screen instruction e Ifthe timer is already on pressing this button 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 button on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard Operation 35 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 C37 Once BLA
61. ting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a laptop or desktop computer To connect the projector to a laptop 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 signal input socket on the projector The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Laptop or desktop computer C37 Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD 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 20 Connection Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets e 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 vide
62. ting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 31 for details YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input l Dynamic Mode Is suitable for playing gamebox based video games in a normal 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 31 for details 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 2 as a starting point and customize the settings l 2 Press MENU Exit to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu Operation 31 32 Press lt q Left Right to select User 1 Mode or User 2 Mode Press W Down to highlight Reference Mode Press lt q Left Right to select an picture mode that is closest to your need ES er Press W Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt Left gt Right 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 setti
63. ue determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the recommended projection distance is 4800 mm and with a vertical offset of 183 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have 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 29 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 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the column labelled Recommended projection distance from screen in mm 3 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 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured pro
64. y Settings Reset All Settings Lamp mode Normal Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes 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 images Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature See Calculation of lamp hour on page 50 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Reset lamp timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 Equivalent lamp hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Change password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the power on lock function on page 25 for details Power on lock Off Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it See Utilizing the power on lock function on page 25 for details Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control C7 You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if
65. y and Copyright information ssesse0e0 Regulation statements esscccsssscecssstecesseeeeesteees Table of contents Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on 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 Impor

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