BenQ MP511 - Manual

Introduction 9 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 p...

Introduction 10 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The su...

Introduction 11 Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear side See "Connection" on page 20 for details. Under view 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) 2. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Projection lens 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cap 6. Focus ring...

Introduction 12 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ringAdjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for details. 2. Temperature warning lightLights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on ...

Introduction 14 Remote control 1. Power Toggles the projector on or off.See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 38 for details. 2. Freeze Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 36 for details. 3. Left/ Starts the FAQ function...

Introduction 15 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 16 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 layo...

Positioning your projector 17 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (ex...

Positioning your projector 18 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 Screen Diagonal" . Using this value, look across this row to...

Connection 20 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 included ...

Connection 21 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 ...

Connection 22 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 23 Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the devi...

Operation 24 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 to ...

Operation 25 Utilizing the power-on lock function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to &#...

Operation 26 Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You...

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. Please decide if you want to activate the quick auto search function by performing the following steps. 1. Press MENU/Exit on the projector...

Operation 28 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front...

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 co...

Operation 30 • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/Exit and then press Left or Right until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. Press Down to highlight Digital Zoom. 3. Press MODE/Enter and press Up to magnify the picture to a desired size. 4. Press MODE/Enter to activate the Pan functionality. 5. Use t...

Operation 31 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 source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following s...

Operation 32 3. Press Left/ Right to select User 1 Mode or User 2 Mode. 4. Press Down to highlight Reference Mode. 5. Press Left/ Right to select an picture mode that is closest to your need. 6. Press Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with Left/ Right. See "Fine-tunin...

Operation 33 1. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. 2. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. 3. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. 4. T4: Makes images appear reddish white. *About color temperatures: There are many diffe...

Operation 34 If you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. 6. Press d to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing e Left or f Right. The contrast level of the primary...

Operation 35 4. Press Down to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Left/ Right . Upper left lower left upper right lower right 5. Press Down to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left/ Right . 6. Press Down and press L...

Operation 36 You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically. Do not block...

Operation 37 Utilizing FAQ function The Information menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. 1. To enter the Information menu, press Left / on the remote control. 2. Press Up or Down to...

Operation 38 Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets th...

Operation 39 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options DISPLAY Wall Color Off/Light yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digit...

Operation 41 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Information FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Statu...

Operation 42 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different OSD menu languages. See "System setup: Basic menu" on page 45 for details. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. The following exampl...

Operation 43 Display menu FUNCTION (default setting/value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Wall Color (Off) Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. Aspect Ratio (Auto) There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal so...

Operation 44 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 picture modes are pr...

Operation 45 Source menu System setup: Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Quick Auto Search (On) See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Presentation Timer (Off) Reminds the presenter to finish the presentatio...

Operation 46 System setup: Advanced menu Auto Power Off (Disable) This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. Press Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off. The t...

Operation 47 Lamp Settings La mp mo de (Normal) Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes. Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images. Setting the p...

Operation 48 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 FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible s...

Maintenance 49 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 th...

Maintenance 50 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 Econ...

Maintenance 51 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 53 14. Restart the projector. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 15. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A war...

Maintenance 54 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 55 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 56 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image 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 outle...

Specifications 57 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice . General Product name Digital Projector Model name MP511+ Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.57 (fixed) Lamp 180 W lamp Electrical Power suppl...

Specifications 58 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 59 Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to...

Regulation statements 60 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 that ...