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    MP510 Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome
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    29 Hiding the picture 30 Freezing the picture 31 Operating in a high altitude environment 31 Shutting down the projector 32 Menu operation 33 Maintenance 40 Care of the projector 40 Lamp information 41 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 48 Projector specifications 48 2 Table of contents
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    Timing chart 49 Warranty and Copyright information 50 Limited warranty 50 Copyright 50 Disclaimer 50 Regulation statements 51 FCC statement 51 EEC statement 51 MIC statement 51 WEEE directive 51 Table of contents 3
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    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. In some countries, the line voltage is 2. Do not look straight
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    cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 5
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    windows rolled up. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. -
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    's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector We want you to have
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    . Standard packing list 1. Projector 2. Card type remote control and battery 3. User manual 4. Quick start guide 5. Multi-language user manual CD 6. VGA cable 7. Power cord Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mounting kit 3. Presentation Plus 4. Soft carry case 8 Introduction
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    2. 7 3. 8 4. 9 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button adjuster foot 11. AC power cord inlet 12. Rear IR remote sensor 13. USB socket (for servicing) 14. RS232 control port Under side 18 19 20 15
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    is page 45 for details.) under operation. Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 4. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and or flashes when the lamp has developed a "Shutting down the projector" on page 32 problem. for details.) 10. AUTO (See "Auto-adjusting the picture" on page 25
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    ), S-Video Turns the projector on or off. or Video. 10. BLANK (See "Hiding the picture" on page 2. Freeze (See "Freezing the picture" on 30 for details.) page 31 for details.) Used to hide the screen picture. Press any Freezes the projected picture. key on the remote control to restore the
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    obstruct the infra-red beam. • Operating the projector from the front • Operating the projector from the rear Approx. 15° Approx. 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
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    quick setup and portability. 2. Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down 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 in the Advanced > Mirror menu after
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    digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors 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
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    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
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    305 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
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    that shown in the following diagram: Laptop or desktop computer VGA cable Many laptops 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
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    method is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if 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
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    that shown in the following diagram: A/V device Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable If you connect the projector to a Digital TV (DTV) tuner, the following resolution is supported: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) • Component Video is the only video
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    you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device, you need not connect to this device again using an S-Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary
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    become deformed due to the heat produced by the projector lamp. PUSH 3. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) 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
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    , and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. Setting a password Once a password has been set and activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started. 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to open the
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    . 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. Changing the password 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to open the on- screen
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    : 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. 2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the
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    height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. • Press / on the projector or remote control to display In some cases like with computer timings, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within
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    to the picture height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, 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 picture output to a different aspect than that of
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    MODE on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your stored in the projector along with projector and associated with that input source. Each time you change the picture mode, the projector the projector in true-to-life pictures regardless digital cameras or DVs through the PC input
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    1. Standard Mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. 2. Dynamic Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. 3. Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies
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    as well. A change of input will cause the projector to restore the picture settings which were current when : 1. Press TIMER SETUP on the remote control or go to the Advanced > on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset. 3. Press Down to highlight Display Timer and choose if
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    decide whether to activate the timer or not by following the on-screen instruction. • If the timer is already on and hidden, pressing this button displays use BLANK to hide the screen picture. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the picture. The word "BLANK" appears at the
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    menu, select On by pressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. Press Down. We projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases
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    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. Are You Sure to Power Off? Press "Power" again to power off
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    Size • OSD Time • Blank Timer • Password • Change Password • Reset • Mirror • Source Scan • Language • Splash Screen • High Altitude Mode • Presentation Timer • Source • Resolution • Picture Mode • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Picture Mode • Wall Color • Color Temperature • Brightness • Contrast
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    (Refer to "Language" on page 38 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone. 1. Press MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control to turn the OSD menu on. Picture Mode Wall Color Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Dynamic Off T1 0 0 4. Adjust keystone
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    are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set-up to suit your program type. You can use the remote control MODE button to select a predefined the selected input source) Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 29 for
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    towards the screen to increase the picture size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after moving the projector. Aspect Ratio (Native) Keystone (0) The projector is always started with the default setting of this function and will not save and store the last change you
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    projector is password-protected. Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector. manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall. The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control. Change Password Reset (No) The digits
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    If this mode is activated, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature. For details on how the total lamp hour is calculated, see "Calculation of lamp hour" on page 41. Reminds the
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    menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the equivalent lamp hour calculated by the built-in timer. Operation 39
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    . 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 the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed
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    mode. That is, using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp life by 1/2. Warning message When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the
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    usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to User Manual) Then reset lamp timer If this warning message displays, the projector will shut down in 40 seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn
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    in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected pictures. 8. As shown
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    on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to "0". iii. Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear. Lamp usage timer reset 0 Hours Press "AUTO" to reset Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible problems
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    Indicators Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • : Light flashing • : Light ON • O: Orange light • R: Red light • G: Green light Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events O O O The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. O - - Stand-by mode. G - - Powering
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    Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events - R - - R R - R G R O R RR R RG R RO The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start G R R the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. G R G G RO O R R O R G O R O
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    is out of power. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. You are too far away from the projector. Remedy Replace the battery with a new one. Remove the obstacle. Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector. The password is incorrect Cause You do not remember the
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    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 (for servicing) USB mouse
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    13 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 Horizontal Frequency ( Color sub- carrier Frequency (MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43 Specifications 49
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    product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 40°C, altitude lower than 10000 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
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    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help
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Welcome
MP510 Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User Manual