BenQ Mp512 St/mp522 St Digital Projector User Manual

							Maintenance 51
Timing of replacing the lamp
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 projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too 
hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator 
still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See Indicators on 
page 55 for details.
The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
StatusMessage
The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours. 
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the 
projector is normally run with Economic selected 
(See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 
50), you may continue to operate the projector 
until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears.
The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours. A 
new lamp should be fitted to avoid the 
inconvenience when the projector runs out of 
lamp time.
The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours.
It is strongly recommended that you replace the 
lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. 
The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is 
normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp 
whenever you notice that the brightness level has 
significantly diminished. If the lamp is not 
replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after 
4000 hours usage.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector 
will operate normally.
OK
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp > 3000 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Soon
Lamp > 3950 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Now
Lamp > 4000 Hours
Lamp usage time exceeded
Notice
OK
Lamp-usage time exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to User manual)
Then reset lamp timer
Notice 
						

							Maintenance 52
Replacing the lamp
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the 
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury 
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured 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.
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.
• Do not insert your fingers between the 
lamp and the projector. The sharp edges 
inside the projector may cause injuries.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. 
						

							Maintenance 53 5. Pull out the lamp connector from a slot 
in the lamp compartment. Disconnect 
it from the projector as illustrated.
6. 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.
7. Insert the new lamp into the 
lamp compartment and make 
sure it fits in the projector.
8. Reconnect the lamp connector 
and place it back into its slot to 
be flush with the projector.
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							Maintenance 5413. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. 
Press Mode/Enter. The Lamp Settings page 
displays. Press   to highlight Reset lamp 
timer and press Mode/Enter. A warning 
message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press 
Mode/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. 
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. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and 
locked in place.
11. Replace the lamp cover on the projector.
12. 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 screws.
Reset Lamp Timer?
Reset
Cancel
Notice 
						

							Maintenance 55
Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Orange Orange OrangeThe projector has just been connected to a power outlet.
Orange Off OffStand-by mode
Green
FlashingOff OffPowering up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Orange
FlashingOff Off
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.
Orange
FlashingOff OffThe projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Lamp events
Orange
FlashingOff RedThe projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Off Off Red1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off
The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Off Red Red
Off Red Green
Off Red Orange
Red Red Red
Red Red Green
Red Red Orange
Green Red Red
Green Red Green
Green Red Orange
Orange Red Red
Orange Red Green
Orange Red Orange
Off Green Red
Off Green Green 
						

							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 signal 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 battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new one.
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 (26 feet) of the 
projector.
CauseRemedy
You do not remember the password.Please see Entering the password recall 
procedure on page 27 for details. 
						

							Specifications 57
Specifications
Projector specifications 
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
General
Product name Digital Projector
Model name MP512 ST MP522 ST
Optical
Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA 1024 x 768 XGA
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F = 2.5, f = 10 mm
Lamp 185 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100–240V, 3 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 280 W (Max)
Mechanical
Dimensions 255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Weight Approx. 5.29 lbs (2.4 Kg) Approx. 5.18 lbs (2.35 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 Analog – D-Sub  Component RCA jack x 3 
                (through RGB input)
Digital – HDMI V1.2 x 1 (only on the MP512 ST)
Audio signal input 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Output terminal
RGB output D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 (only on the MP522 ST)
Speaker 5 watt x 25 watt x 1
Control terminal
RS-232 serial control 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) 
						

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Dimensions
255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input-MP512 ST
255
214
90
61.566
Resolution ModeRefresh rate
(Hz)Horizontal 
frequency
(kHz)Clock
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x 768XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500
1280 x 800 SXGA_60 59.96 49.65 83.458
1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60.020 63.981 108.000
1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108
1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.50
1440 x 900 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.50
1440 x 900 WXGA+_75 74.984 70.635 136.75
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.75
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.02 68.68 100.00 
						

							Specifications 59
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input-MP512 ST
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs-MP512 ST/
MP522 ST 
Resolution ModeRefresh rate
(Hz)Horizontal 
frequency
(kHz)Clock
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x 768XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500
1280 x 768 WXGA_1 60.09 47.77 79.500
1280 x 800 WXGA_2 59.96 49.65 83.500
1280 x 1024SXGA_60 60.020 63.981 108.000
SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75 MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.02 68.68 100.00
1440 x 900WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.50
WXGA+_75 74.984 70.635 136.75
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.75
Video (HDCP)480p 60 31.47 27
576p 50 31.25 27.000
720p_50 50 37.50 74.25
720P_60 60 45.00 74.25
1035i 60 33.75 74.25
1035p 60 67.5 148.5
1080i_50 50 28.13 74.25
1080i_60 60 33.75 74.25
1080p 60 67.5 148.5
Video modeHorizontal 
Frequency (kHz)Vertical 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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Supported timing for Component (YPbPr) input-MP512 ST/
MP522 ST
Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image 
vibration.
Supported timing for PC input-MP522 ST
Signal Format Horizontal 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
Resolution ModeRefresh rate
(Hz)Horizontal 
frequency
(kHz)Clock
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x 768XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500
1280 x 1024 SXGA3_60 60.020 63.981 108.000
1280 x 800 SXGA_60 59.96 49.65 83.458
1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75 MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.02 68.68 100.00