BenQ Mp510 Dlp Users Manual

							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 (See 
Using the OSD menus on page 34 for 
details.)
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the buttons are used as 
directional arrows to select the desired 
menu items and to make adjustments.
4. MENU (See Using the OSD menus on 
page 34 for details.)
Displays or hides the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu system. 5. Keystone  (See page Correcting 
keystone on page 25 for details.)
Manually corrects distorted pictures 
resulting from an angled projection.
6. TIMER On/Show (See Setting the 
presentation timer on page 29 for 
details.)
Activates or displays an on-screen timer 
based on your own timer setting. 
7. TIMER SETUP (See Setting the 
presentation timer on page 29 for 
details.)
Enters presentation timer setting directly.
8. AUTO (See Auto-adjusting the picture 
on page 25 for details.)
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed picture. 
9. SOURCE (See Switching input signal 
on page 24 for details.)
Sequentially selects the input signal D-
Sub/Comp. (Component Video), S-Video 
or
 Video. 
10. BLANK (See Hiding the picture on page 
30 for details.)
Used to hide the screen picture. Press any 
key on the remote control to restore the 
picture. 
11. MODE (See Selecting a picture mode 
on page 27 for details.)
Sequentially selects a predefined picture 
setting available for each input.
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							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 
projectors IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote 
control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (~ 20 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the 
projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. 
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. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note 
the positive polarity should face outward.
3. 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.
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							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 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.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 
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 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   in the  Advanced > Mirror menu after 
you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down 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  in the Advanced > Mirror menu 
after you turn the projector on.
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							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). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio picture, 
the projector can resize and scale a widescreen picture to the projectors native aspect width. 
This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projectors native 
aspect height.
Thus, a 16:9 aspect picture will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect picture 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 picture in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.
When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and 
input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect 
signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height 
than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect picture projection area).
Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you will ever 
need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).
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 picture 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 picture to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. 
When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected picture.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected picture 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 picture 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. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular 4:3 aspect picture in a 4:3 aspect display area16:9 aspect picture scaled to a 4:3 aspect 
display area
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							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. 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 
Recommended projection distance from screen in mm. This is the projection 
distance.
3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical offset 
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 recommended projection distance is 
4800 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 picture on the screen. In these situations, some picture distortion 
will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See Correcting keystone on 
page 25 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 column 
labelled Recommended projection distance from screen in mm. 
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 picture 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 
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 (4500mm), the closest match 
in the Recommended projection distance from screen in mm column is 4320 mm. 
Looking across this row shows that a 9 (108) screen is required. If you can only obtain a 
metric sized screen, the screen size is 2743 mm diagonally. 
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							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 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 projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
4:3 Screen DiagonalRecommended projection distance 
from screen in mmVertical Offset in mm
FeetInchesmm
2.5 30 762 1200 46
3 36 914 1440 55
1000 1575 60
4 48 1219 1920 73
1500 2362 88
5 60 1524 2400 91
6 72 1829 2880 110
2000 3149 120
7 84 2134 3360 128
8 96 2438 3840 146
2500 3937 150
9 108 2743 4320 165
3000 4724 180
10 120 3048 4800 183
3500 5512 209
12 144 3658 5760 219
4000 6299 239
15 180 4572 7200 274
5000 7874 299
16.7 200 5080 8000 305
4:3 Screen Diagonal
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Offset
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							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 included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a laptop or 
desktop computer. 
To connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer:
1. 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 signal input socket on the 
projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
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 with a monitor symbol on the laptop. Press FN and the 
labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop’s documentation to find your 
laptop’s key combination.
Laptop or desktop computer
VGA cable
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							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 
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 19 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.
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 an S-Video or a composite Video source device on page 20 for how to 
connect the projector to an S-Video or composite Video device.
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							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 device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take the (optional accessory) 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 socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
If you connect the projector to a Digital TV (DTV) tuner, the following resolution is 
supported:
• Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture.
• If the selected video picture 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.
• 480i • 480p
• 576i • 576p
• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)
A/V device
Component Video to 
VGA (D-Sub) adaptor 
cable 
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							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 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 second connection of poorer picture quality.
You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S-
Video are not supplied on the video source device (for example, with some analog video 
cameras).
See Connecting Video source devices on page 18 for details.
To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device:
1. Take the (optional accessory) S-Video cable/Video cable and connect one end to the S-
Video/Video output socket of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable/Video Cable to the S-VIDEO/VIDEO 
socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
If the selected video picture 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.
A/V device
S-Video cable 
or Video cable 
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