MP510 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions ................................... 4 Introduction .............................................................. 8 Projector features .................................................................8 Shipping contents .................................................................8 Projector exterior view..........................................................9 Controls and functions .......................................................10 Positioning your projector ...................................... 13 Choosing a location ...........................................................13 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size .....................14 Connection .............................................................. 17 Connecting a computer .....................................................17 Connecting Video source devices ......................................18 Operation ................................................................. 21 Start up ...............................................................................21 Utilizing the password function ........................................22 Switching input signal.........................................................24 Adjusting the projected picture .........................................24 Optimizing the picture .......................................................27 Setting the presentation timer ...........................................29 Hiding the picture ..............................................................30 Freezing the picture ............................................................31 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................31 Shutting down the projector ..............................................32 Menu operation ..................................................................33 Maintenance ............................................................ 40 Care of the projector ..........................................................40 Lamp information...............................................................41 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 47 Specifications ........................................................... 48 Projector specifications ......................................................48 2 Table of contents Timing chart ....................................................................... 49 Warranty and Copyright information ................... 50 Limited warranty ............................................................... 50 Copyright ........................................................................... 50 Disclaimer .......................................................................... 50 Regulation statements ............................................. 51 FCC statement ................................................................... 51 EEC statement ................................................................... 51 MIC statement ................................................................... 51 WEEE directive .................................................................. 51 Table of contents 3 1. 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 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 4. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. 5. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. 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). 3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 11. 8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the picture. bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. 14. 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). 15. 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. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0m (0 feet) 6 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Do not step on the projector or place 18. any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. 17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the 19. projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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 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. Important safety instructions 7 2. 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 Selectable password protected function Compact and portable unit One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted pictures 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 (YPbPr) Up to 7 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes The apparent brightness of the projected picture 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. · Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard packing list 1. 2. 3. 4. Projector Card type remote control and battery User manual Quick start guide 5. 6. 7. Multi-language user manual CD VGA cable Power cord Optional accessories 1. 2. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mounting kit 3. 4. Presentation Plus Soft carry case 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 6 1. 3 4 5 7 8 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring Kensington anti-theft lock slot Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Rear side See "Connection" on page 17 for details. 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 10 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Rear adjuster foot AC power cord inlet Rear IR remote sensor USB socket (for servicing) RS232 control port 15. 16. 17. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket Video input socket S-Video input socket Under side 18 19 20 10 20 18. 19. 20. Quick-release foot Lamp cover Ceiling mounting screw holes Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 12 1. 2. 3. Focus ring (See "Fine-tuning the picture 7. clarity" on page 26 for details.) Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. Temperature warning light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) 8. Lights red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. Power indicator light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) 9. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 10. for details.) Turns the projector on or off. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Left, / Right) 11. Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. Selects the desired menus and to make adjustments. See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 and 12. "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details. BLANK (See "Hiding the picture" on page 30 for details.) Used to hide the screen picture. Introduction 4. 5. 6. MODE (See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 27 for details.) Sequentially selects a predefined picture setting available for each input. EXIT (See "Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for details.) Exits and saves the menu settings. Selects the desired menu items. Lamp indicator light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. AUTO (See "Auto-adjus ...