BenQ Mp510 Dlp Users Manual

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MP510 Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User Manual
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions  ...................................  4
Introduction ..............................................................  8
Projector features  ................................................................. 8
Shipping contents ................................................................. 8
Projector exterior view.......................................................... 9
Controls and functions ....................................................... 10
Positioning your projector ......................................  13
Choosing a location  ........................................................... 13
Obtaining a preferred projected picture size ..................... 14
Connection ..............................................................  17
Connecting a computer  ..................................................... 17
Connecting Video source devices ...................................... 18
Operation .................................................................  21
Start up  ............................................................................... 21
Utilizing the password function  ........................................ 22
Switching input signal......................................................... 24
Adjusting the projected picture  ......................................... 24
Optimizing the picture ....................................................... 27
Setting the presentation timer  ........................................... 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
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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
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							Important safety instructions 4
1. Important safety instructions
Your BenQ 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.   
2.Do not look straight at the projector 
lens during operation. The intense 
light beam may damage your eyes. 
3.Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel. 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 
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). 
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.
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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. 
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. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless 
the projector is unplugged. 10. Do not place this product on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
product may fall, sustaining serious 
damage. 
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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
12. 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 
projectors life span and darkening the 
picture.
- 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).
13. 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.   
If the ventilation holes are seriously 
obstructed, overheating inside the 
projector may result in a fire.
14. 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. 
15. 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.
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
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							Important safety instructions 7
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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 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.
Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. 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.
17. 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 supplys wall socket 
and call BenQ to have the projector 
serviced.18. This product is capable of displaying 
inverted pictures for ceiling mount 
installation. 
Use only BenQs Ceiling Mount Kit for 
mounting the projector and ensure it is 
securely installed. 
19. 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.
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							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 several predefined colors 
• Selectable password protected function
• Compact and portable unit
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted pictures 
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• 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)
• Up to 7 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection 
purposes
• The apparent brightness of the projected picture will vary depending on the ambient 
lighting conditions, selected input source 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.
Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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 packing list
Optional accessories
1. Projector
2. Card type remote control and 
battery
3. User manual
4. Quick start guide5. Multi-language user manual CD
6. VGA cable
7. Power cord
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mounting kit3. Presentation Plus
4. Soft carry case
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							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
7. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
8. Vent (cool air intake)
9. Front IR remote sensor1
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10. Rear adjuster foot
11. AC power cord inlet
12. Rear IR remote sensor
13. USB socket (for servicing)
14. RS232 control port15. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ 
YC b Cr )  s i g n a l  i n p u t  s o c ke t
16. Video input socket
17. S-Video input socket
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18. Quick-release foot
19. Lamp cover
20. Ceiling mounting screw holes
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							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 
becomes too high.
3. Power indicator light (See Indicators on 
page 45 for details.)
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation.
4. Power (See Start up on page 21 and 
Shutting down the projector on page 32 
for details.)
Turns the projector on or off.
5. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Left,  /
Right)
Manually corrects distorted pictures 
resulting from an angled projection.
Selects the desired menus and to make 
adjustments.
See Correcting keystone on page 25 and 
Using the OSD menus on page 34 for 
details.
6. BLANK (See Hiding the picture on page 
30 for details.)
Used to hide the screen picture.7. MODE (See Selecting a picture mode 
on page 27 for details.)
Sequentially selects a predefined picture 
setting available for each input.
8. EXIT (See Using the OSD menus on 
page 34 for details.)
Exits and saves the menu settings.
Selects the desired menu items.
9. Lamp indicator light (See Indicators on 
page 45 for details.)
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 
or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem.
10. AUTO (See Auto-adjusting the picture 
on page 25 for details.)
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed picture.
11. SOURCE (See Switching input signal on 
page 24 for details.)
Sequentially selects the input signal D-
Sub/Comp. (Component Video),
 S-Video 
or
 Video.
12. MENU (See Using the OSD menus 
on page 34 for details.)
Tu r n s  o n  t h e  O n - S c r e e n  D i s p l a y  ( O S D )  
menu.
Selects the desired menu items.
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