BenQ MP510 - Manual

Introduction 8 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 severa...

Introduction 9 Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear side See "Connection" on page 17 for details. Under side 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Projection lens 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cap 6. Focus ring ...

Introduction 10 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ring (See "Fine-tuning the picture clarity" on page 26 for details.) Adjusts the focus of the projected picture. 2. Temperature warning light (See "Indicators" on page 45 for details.) Lights red if the projector’s temperature...

Introduction 11 Remote control 1. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 for details.)Turns the projector on or off. 2. Freeze (See "Freezing the picture" on page 31 for details.) Freezes the projected picture. 3. Up, Down, Left, Right (...

Introduction 12 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 perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance be...

Positioning your projector 13 3. Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Table in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Table at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room l...

Positioning your projector 14 Obtaining a preferred projected picture size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, and the video format each factors in the projected picture size. The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3...

Positioning your projector 15 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). How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2...

Positioning your projector 16 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 48 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you int...

Connection 17 4. 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. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be include...

Connection 18 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 c...

Connection 19 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: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Connection 20 Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video or composite Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to ...

Operation 21 5. 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 orange after power has been applied. The power cable used in the illustration may look different ...

Operation 22 If a PC input is selected and the resolution is not 800 x 600, you will see a Resolution Reminder as below. For a better picture quality, please change the PC’s resolution to 800 x 600 as requested. If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range,...

Operation 23 iii. Press Down to cancel the password set-up and return to the OSD menu. To disable password protection, go to the Setting > Password menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing Left or Right. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old pass...

Operation 24 Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one at a time. To cycle through the available input signals:1. Press SOURCE on the projector or the remote control to display a source selection bar. If there has bee...

Operation 25 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 screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected picture becomes vertically trapezo...

Operation 26 Fine-tuning the picture clarity If needed, sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring. If you are still not satisfied with the picture clarity, see "Sharpness" on page 35 to make further adjustment. Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the picture wi...

Operation 27 Optimizing the picture 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 source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following s...

Operation 28 Video input sources Video input sources are video (movie) based signal timings connected using the video cables Component Video (YPbPr), S-Video, or composite Video. Video input sources are active only when "YPbPr (Comp.)", "S-Video", or "Video" is selected as th...

Operation 29 Adjusting Contrast The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Adjust this control so that white areas of the picture appear bright and that detail in the white areas remains visible. Use this after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and ...

Operation 30 4. Press Down to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Left/ Right. Upper left J lower left J upper right J lower right 5. Press Down to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left/ Right. 6. Press Up to highli...

Operation 31 Freezing the picture Press on the remote control to freeze the picture. An icon will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press on the remote control, or SOURCE on the projector. Note that pressing SOURCE will also change the input source. Even if a ...

Operation 32 Shutting down the projector 1. Press Power and a prompt message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. 2. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 110 seconds to cool down the projector. To protec...

Operation 33 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... ...

Operation 34 Using the OSD menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different menu languages. (Refer to "Language" on page 38 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone. 1. ...

Operation 35 Picture menu 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) DESCRIPTION Picture Mode (PC: Dynamic;YPbPr/S-Video/Video: Standard) Pre-defined modes are provided so ...

Operation 36 Pro-Picture menu 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) DESCRIPTION Auto Resize (On) Automatically resizes the input signal pixel resolution to the native re...

Operation 37 Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION OSD Time (20) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds. Blank Timer (20) Sets the picture blank time when th

Operation 38 Advanced menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION (default setting / value) Mirror ( ) The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket (optional accessory) if you need to install th...

Operation 39 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Resolu...

Maintenance 40 6. 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...

Maintenance 41 Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour= 1 (hours used in Econo...

Maintenance 42 Replacing 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 ...

Maintenance 44 14. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 15. Resetting the lamp counter Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. i. Press and hold Up on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ii. Press AUTO ...

Maintenance 45 Indicators Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • O : Orange light • : Light flashing • R: Red light • : Light ON • G: Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. - - Stand-by mode. - - Powering up. - - ...

Maintenance 46 Light Status & 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. - - - - R R R R G R O R R R R R G R R O G R R G R G G R O O R R O R G O ...

Troubleshooting 47 7. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred picture Remote control does not work The password is incorrect Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power ...

Specifications 48 8. Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP510 Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.57 (fixed) Lamp 160 W lamp Electrical Power supp...

Specifications 49 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500...

Warranty and Copyright information 50 9. 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...

Regulation statements 51 10. Regulation statements 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 t...