MP512/MP513/MP522 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Operating in a high altitude environment .........................................38 Personalizing the projector menu display ...................................................39 Shutting down the projector ...............39 Menu operation ...................................40 Maintenance......................47 Care of the projector............................47 Lamp information................................48 Positioning your projector............................13 Choosing a location............................. 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ............................................. 14 Troubleshooting ...............54 Specifications ....................55 Projector specifications........................55 Dimensions...........................................56 Timing chart.........................................56 Connection .......................18 Connecting a computer or monitor... 18 Connecting Video source devices....... 20 Operation ..........................24 Starting up the projector..................... 24 Using the menus.................................. 25 Utilizing the password function ......... 26 Switching input signal ......................... 28 Adjusting the projected image ............ 28 Magnifying and searching for details . 30 Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 31 Optimizing the image.......................... 32 Setting the presentation timer ............ 36 Hiding the image ................................. 37 Locking control keys ........................... 37 Freezing the image............................... 38 Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 38 Warranty and Copyright information .......................58 Regulation statements .........................59 2 Table of contents Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 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. Important safety instructions 3 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. 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. 11. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 12. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector. - Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image. 14. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. 15. 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). 16. 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. 0m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 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. 18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. 6 Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data/video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 16.7 million colors Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) The MP513/MP522 also offers the following features. · · High quality manual zoom lens The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance. The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior. · Introduction 7 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Safety manual* Pull the tab before using the remote control. Remote control with battery Optional accessories 1. 2. Spare lamp kit Ceiling mount kit 3. 4. Presentation Plus RS-232 cable 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 3 5 6 7 6. 7. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cover Focus ring and Zoom ring (Zoom ring is not available with the MP512.) Front IR remote sensor Projection lens 4 Rear/lower side 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. AC power cord inlet RS-232 control port RGB signal output socket RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket Video input socket S-Video input socket Kensington anti-theft lock slot Quick-release foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot 15 16 17 Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 29 for details. 11. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 29 for details. (Zoom ring is not available with the MP512.) POWER indicator light 12. Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 53 for details. Menu/Exit Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. 13. I I Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 39 for details. 14. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 38 for details. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 37 for details. TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page 53 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 53 for details. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 29 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 30 for details. Right/ Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 37 for details. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 32 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 25 ...