BenQ Mp525 St Dlp Users Manual

							We l c o m e
MP515 ST/MP525 ST
Digital Projector
User Manual
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							Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ......................... 3
Introduction........................ 7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents .................................. 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your 
projector ............................ 14
Choosing a location............................. 14
Obtaining a preferred projected 
image size ............................................. 15
Connection ....................... 18
Connecting a computer or monitor ... 19
Connecting Video source devices ....... 20
Operation ..........................23
Starting up the projector ..................... 23
Adjusting the projected image ............ 24
Using the menus .................................. 26
Securing the projector ......................... 27
Switching input signal ......................... 30
Magnifying and searching for details . 31
Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 31
Optimizing the image.......................... 33
Setting the presentation timer ............ 37
Hiding the image ................................. 38
Freezing the image............................... 39
Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 39
Operating in a high altitude 
environment ........................................ 40
Locking control keys ........................... 40
Adjusting the sound ............................ 41Personalizing the projector menu 
display ................................................... 41
Shutting down the projector ............... 42
Menu operation ................................... 43
Maintenance......................51
Care of the projector ............................ 51
Lamp information................................ 52
Troubleshooting ...............58
Specifications ....................59
Warranty and Copyright 
information .......................64
Regulation statements ......65
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							Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your 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. 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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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. When the auto blank sensor does 
not work and the projector is under 
operation, do not block the 
projection lens with any objects 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.
8. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during operation. Allow the 
projector to cool for approximately 
45 minutes prior to removing the 
lamp assembly for replacement. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless 
the projector is unplugged.10. 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. 
11. Do not place this product on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
product may fall, sustaining serious 
damage.
12. 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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. 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 
e ve r  u n do  or  re m ove  a ny  o t h e r  cove rs .  
Refer servicing only to suitably 
qualified professional service 
personnel.
14. 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.15. 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, 
shorten the projectors life span and 
darken the image.
- 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).
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. 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.
17. 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.18. 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 outlet 
and call BenQ to have the projector 
serviced.
19. This product is capable of displaying 
inverted images for ceiling mount 
installation.
Use only BenQs Ceiling Mount Kit for 
mounting the projector and ensure it 
is securely installed.
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							Introduction 7
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
•  Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
•  Selectable password protected function
•  3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking
•  Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time
•  FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press
•  Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
•  High quality manual zoom lens
•  One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
•  Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
•  Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
•  High brightness projection lamp
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
•  Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
•  Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode
•  Built-in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
•  Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
•  Optical short throw lens to reduce projection distance greatly without sacrificing 
picture quality
•  The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient 
lighting conditions, selected input signal 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.
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							Introduction 8
Shipping contents
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 accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those 
illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for 
detailed information.
Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Optional accessories
Projector Quick start 
guideUser manual 
CDWa r r a n t y  
card*
VGA cable Power cord Remote control with battery
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. RS232 cable
4. Soft carry case
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							Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See Controls and functions on 
page 10 for details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Quick-release button
4. Lens cover
5. Focus ring and Zoom ring
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Auto blank sensor
9. Projection lens
10. AC power cord inlet
11. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
12. Rear adjuster foot
13. Ceiling mount holes
14. Lamp cover
15. RS232 control port
16. RGB signal output jack
17. RGB (PC)/Component Video 
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
18. HDMI input port
19. S-Video input jack
Video input jack
20. Audio input jack
Audio output jack
21. Audio (L/R) input jacks
PUSH
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Front/upper side
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Rear/lower side
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(MP525 ST)
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							Introduction 10
Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected 
image.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 
on page 25
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 
on page 25
3. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the 
projector is under operation.
Indicators on page 57
4. Menu/Exit
Turns on the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu. Goes back to previous 
OSD menu, exits and saves menu 
settings.
Using the menus on page 26
5. Power
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
Starting up the projector on page 23, 
Shutting down the projector on page 
42
6. Left/
Starts the FAQ function. 
Utilizing FAQ function on page 39
7. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
Hiding the image on page 38
8. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high.
Indicators on page 57
9. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights 
up or flashes when the lamp has 
developed a problem.
Indicators on page 57
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed 
image.
Auto-adjusting the image on page 24
11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
Correcting keystone on page 25
12. Right/
Activates panel key lock.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 
keys are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments.
Locking control keys on page 40, 
Using the menus on page 26
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For details, see the info provided behind 
the hand sign  .
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