BenQ Mp511 Dlp Users Manual

							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 of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution 
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching 
the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of 
this lamp in a proper manner.
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a 
BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is 
hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector 
will operate normally.
OK
Lamp-usage time exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to Users manual)
Then reset lamp timer
Notice
2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the 
screws on the lamp cover. 
3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover 
removed.
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							Maintenance 524. Remove the lamp cords from the slots.
5. Disconnect the lamp connector by 
pushing it against the projector while 
pulling it up.
6. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.
7. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the 
handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the 
projector.
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break 
and scatter broken glass in the projector.
• Do not place the lamp 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 
images.
8. As shown in the figure, hold the new lamp first 
and align the lamp with the compartment in 
the projector, and then insert the lamp all the 
way into the projector.
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							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 
warning message displays asking if you want 
to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and 
press ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage. 
Temperature information
When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible 
problems:
1. The internal temperature is too high.
2. The fans are not working.
Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more 
detailed information, please refer to Indicators on page 54. 9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which 
could result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screw.
10. Connect the lamp connector to the projector.
11. Place the lamp cords back to the slots.
12. Replace the lamp cover on the projector.
13. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover.
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which 
could result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screw.
Reset Lamp Timer?
Reset
Cancel
Notice
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							Maintenance 54
Indicators
Illustration
•Blank -: Light OFF
•O: Orange light
•: Light flashing•R: Red light
•: Light ON•G: Green light
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
The projector has just been connected to a power outlet.
--Stand-by mode.
--Powering up.
--Normal operation.
--
1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was 
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down 
process. Or
2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the 
power is turned off.
--The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start 
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer 
for assistance.
Lamp events
-The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start 
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer 
for assistance.
--1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
  
  
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							Maintenance 55
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Thermal events
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The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start 
the projector, it w ill shutdow n again. Please contact your dealer 
for assistance.
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							Troubleshooting 56
Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work
The password is incorrect
CauseRemedy
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 outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy
The video source is not turned on or 
connected correctly.Turn the video source on and check that the 
signal cable is connected correctly.
The projector is not correctly 
connected to the input source device.Check the connection.
The input signal has not been 
correctly selected.Select the correct input signal with the Source 
key on the projector or remote control.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
CauseRemedy
The projection lens is not correctly 
focused.Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus 
ring.
The projector and the screen are not 
aligned properly.Adjust the projection angle and direction as 
well as the height of the unit if necessary.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
CauseRemedy
The batteries are out of power. Replace the batteries with new ones.
There is an obstacle between the 
remote control and the projector.Remove the obstacle.
You are too far away from the 
projector.Stand within 8 meters of the projector.
CauseRemedy
You do not remember the password.Please see Entering the password recall pro-
cedure on page 26 for details.
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							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 supply AC100–240V, 2.9A, 50–60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 260 W (Max)
Mechanical
Weight 5.8 lbs (2.6 Kg)
Input terminal
Computer input
     RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Video signal input
     S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
     VIDEO RCA jack x 1
SD/HDTV signal input D-sub  Component RCA jack x 3, through RGB input
Control (for servicing)
USB mouse connector A/B series x 1 (for servicing)
RS-232 serial control mini Din 9 pin x 1
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature 0°C ~ 40°C at sea level
Operating relative humidity 10% ~ 90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude 0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with High Altitude Mode on)
208277
95
72
78.5
Dimensions277 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 208 mm (D)
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							Specifications 58
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
Supported timing for Component-YP
bPr input
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve rt i c a l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
640 x 48031.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75
43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70
800 x 60037.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60
48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72
46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75
53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85
1024 x 76848.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60
56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_70
60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_75
68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_85
1280 x 768 47.77 60.09 80.768 SXGA_60
1280 x 800 49.65 59.96 83.458 SXGA_60
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA_60
Signal FormatHorizontal 
Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency 
(Hz)
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00
Video modeHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t i c a l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Color sub-
carrier 
Frequency 
(MHz)
NTSC 15.73 60 3.58
PAL 15.63 50 4.43
SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41
PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58
PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43
NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43
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							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 be defective within the warranty period, BenQs only obligation and your exclusive 
remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty 
service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in 
accordance with BenQs written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-
between 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 you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.
Copyright
Copyright 2007 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may 
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any 
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, 
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 
BenQ Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, 
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability 
or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise 
this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without 
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others 
are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.
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							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 interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC statement
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for 
EMC (Electronic Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
WEEE directive
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households 
in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can 
not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste 
equipment by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information 
about recycling of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop 
where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal 
service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources 
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and 
environment.
  
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