BenQ Mp525 St Dlp Users Manual

Connection 21
Connecting an HDMI device (MP515 ST only)
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and 
HDMI devices.
To connect the projector to an HDMI device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the projector.
•  In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projectors 
HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong...

Connection 22
Connecting an S-Video/composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/Video 
output jack available:
•  If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video 
terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
•  If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure.
•  If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the...

Operation 23
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
2. Open the lens cover. If it is closed, it could become 
deformed due to the heat produced by the 
projection lamp.
3. Press  Power on the projector or remote control 
to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights 
up, a Power On Tone...

Operation 24
7. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt 
detect a valid signal, the message No Signal will continue displaying until an 
input signal is found.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input signal on page 30 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors...

Operation 25
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following ONE of these steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control to 
display the Keystone correction page. Press   to 
correct keystoning at the top of the...

Operation 26
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press Menu/Exit on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press  /  to select a 
preferred language.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press Menu/Exit twice* on the 
projector or remote...

Operation 27
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a 
lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington 
lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer 
to the locks documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 28
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message as pictured to the right 
displays lasting for three seconds, and the INPUT 
PA S S WO R D message follows. You can retry by 
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not 
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use 
the...

Operation 29
7. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by 
pressing /. The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current 
password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 
with Off shown in the row of Power On Lock. You will not have to enter the 
password next time...

Operation
30
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple  devices at the same time. However, it can 
only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically 
searches for the available signals.
Be sure the  Quick Auto Search  function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the 
default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the 
signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available input 
signals.
1. Press  SOURCE on...