User manual BENQ MP512

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 for details. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. 10 Introduction Remote control 7. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 8. 7 12 Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 30 for details. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 29 for details. Right/ Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 37 for details. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, #7 and #9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. Mode/Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 32 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. Timer On Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on your own timer setting. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 36 for details. Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 36 for details. 5 13 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 24 and "Shutting down 10. the projector" on page 39 for details. Freeze Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 38 for details. 11. 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. Digital Zoom keys (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 12. size. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 30 for details. Menu/Exit Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 13. exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. I I Introduction 11 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. Appr o x. 15 ° Replacing the remote control battery 1. Pull out the battery holder. Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder. 2. 3. · · · · · · Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward. Push the holder into the remote control. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer's instructions. Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 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. 12 Introduction Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown 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 > 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 > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on. 4. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown 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 > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on. Positioning your projector 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height. 4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect display area Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area. 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 16, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image. If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately. When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly 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. Refer to "MP513/MP522 projection dimensions" on page 16 or "MP512 projection dimensions" on page 17 depending on the projector you are using. 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). 14 Positioning your projector How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 screen diagonal". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance. 3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset in mm" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen. 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 value determined in step 3 above. For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4846 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 30 for details. How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room. The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. 1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled "Average". If the min and max values are available on the table, check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value. 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 in mm" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector. For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (4500 mm), the closest match in the "Average" column is 4362 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 108-inch screen is required. Positioning your projector 15 MP513/MP522 projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 56 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance 4:3 screen diagonal Feet Inches mm Recommended projection distance from screen in mm Min length Average Max length (with max. (with min. zoom) zoom) 1846 2271 2308 2769 3028 3231 3692 3786 4154 4543 4615 5300 5538 6057 6923 7571 8308 9085 11538 1938 2385 2423 2908 3180 3392 3877 3975 4362 4770 4846 5565 5815 6360 7269 7950 8723 9540 12115 2031 2498 2538 3046 3331 3554 4062 4164 4569 4997 5077 5830 6092 6663 7615 8328 9138 9994 12692 Vertical offset in mm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 18 25 48 59 60 72 79 84 96 98 108 118 120 138 144 157 180 197 216 236 300 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5486 6000 7620 73 90 91 110 120 128 146 150 165 180 183 210 219 240 274 300 329 360 457 There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location. 16 Positioning your projector MP512 projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 56 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. 4:3 screen diagonal Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance 4:3 screen diagonal Feet 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 18 25 Inches 48 59 60 72 79 84 96 98 108 118 120 138 144 157 180 197 216 236 300 mm 1219 1500 1524 1829 2000 2134 2438 2500 2743 3000 3048 3500 3658 4000 4572 5000 5486 6000 7620 Recommended projection distance from screen in mm Average 1920 2362 2400 2880 3150 3360 3840 3937 4320 4724 4800 5512 5760 6299 7200 7874 8640 9449 12000 Vertical offset in mm 73 90 91 110 120 128 146 150 165 180 183 210 219 240 274 300 329 360 457 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 17 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB IN signal input socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: Notebook or desktop computer 1. VGA cable 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. 18 Connection Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below: To connect the projector to a monitor: Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 18. 2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor. Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: Notebook or desktop computer 1. VGA cable VGA cable · · The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the projector. If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Standby D-Sub Output function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby D-Sub Output" on page 45 for details. Connection 19 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: · Component Video · S-Video · Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below: Best video quality The best available video connection method is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) Video. See "Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 21 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 source device" on page 22 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video device. Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here. See "Connecting a composite Video source device" on page 23 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device. 20 Connection Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: · · 1. If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red. 2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB IN socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: AV device Component Video to VGA (DSub) adaptor cable If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connection 21 Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: · · 1. If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an S-Video source device: Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: AV device S-Video cable · If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 20 for details. · 22 Connection Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: · · 1. If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a composite Video source device: Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device. 2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: AV device Video cable · 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. You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 20 for details. · Connection 23 Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. I Press I 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 image clearness. If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 4. 5. 6. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 26 for details. Switch all of the connected equipment on. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will continue displaying until an input signal is found. You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. 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 56 for details. 24 Operation Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 16 0 ENTER Off Auto Highlight Sub-menu Status Press Menu/ Exit to the previous page or to exit. Current input signal Analog RGB MENU Exit To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 1. Press Menu/Exit on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on. DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom 16 0 Off Auto 3. Press to highlight Language and press / to select a preferred language. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen English Front Table Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit Analog RGB MENU Exit 2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen English Front Table Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ 4. Press Menu/Exit twice* on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings. *The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu. Analog RGB MENU Exit Operation 25 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on page 25. 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 Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press Mode/Enter. The Security Settings page displays. Highlight Power on lock and select On by pressing / . As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , INPUT NEW PASSWORD , , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns MENU Back to the Security Settings page. The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on Password Error the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the Please try again. password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 27 for details. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. 26 Operation Entering the password recall procedure 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. Recall code: 0212 MENU Exit Changing the password 1. 2. 3. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change password menu. Press Mode/Enter. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the old password. · · If the password is correct, another message 'INPUT NEW PASSWORD' displays. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You can press Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password. 4. Enter a new password. The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it. Password: __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place. 5. 6. 7. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new Password Changed password next time the projector is started. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing / . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password. · If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 'Off' shown in the row of Power on lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You can press Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password. · Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. Operation 27 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. 2. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press Mode/Enter. Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal. D-Sub / Comp. Video · S-Video 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 for the Picture Mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 32 for details. The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the 'aspect ratio' setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 31 for details. · · 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: Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle. To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction. 1. 1 2 28 Operation If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see "Correcting keystone" on page 30 for details. · · Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from. Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the 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. · · The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning. This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected. Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. (Zoom ring is not available with the MP512.) 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Operation 29 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps. · Using the remote control Press / on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. · Using the OSD menu 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Keystone and press Mode/Enter. The Keystone correction page displays. 3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Press / . Press / . Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. · Using the remote control 1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need. 3. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture. 4. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press Digital Zoom -. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size. · Using the OSD menu 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode/Enter. The Zoom bar displays. 3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of "Using the remote control" above. Or if you are using the projector control panel, continue to the following steps. 4. Press on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 5. To navigate the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) to navigate the picture. 30 Operation 6. 7. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) 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 repeatedly until it is restored to the original size. The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for details. Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal. To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): 1. 2. 3. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most 16:10 picture use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio. 15:9 picture 2. 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 4:3 picture 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 16:9 picture 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 4:3 picture monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration. Operation 31 3. 4. 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 16:9 picture without aspect alteration. Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. · Press Mode/Enter on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to select a desired mode. · Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. PC input signals: D-Sub / Comp. (analog RGB) 1. Dynamic mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring. sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD. Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 33 for details. 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 33 for details. 2. 3. 4. 5. Video input signals: S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. (YPbPr) 1. 2. 3. 4. 32 Operation Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Menu/Exit to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. Press / to select User 1 to User 2. Press to highlight Reference Mode. This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press / to select an picture mode that is closest to your need. Press to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press Mode/Enter to store the settings. 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 > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing 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. / on the +30 +50 +70 Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing 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 selected input and viewing environment. / on the +30 +50 +70 Operation 33 Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. / on the Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. / on the The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the picture becomes. Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. / on the The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes. Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing projector or remote control. / on the This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don't need it, select Off. On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available. Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control. The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected. 1. 2. 3. 4. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. T4: Makes images appear reddish white. / *About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the "color temperature". A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it. 3D Color Management In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room. 34 Operation Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it. Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer. The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference. If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments. To adjust the settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management. Press Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta. Press to highlight Hue and press / 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 Yellow GREEN RED range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta. Cyan Magenta Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / BLUE . Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press Menu/Exit to exit and save the settings. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of "0" removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.