BenQ Mainstream MP510 User manual

Welcome

MP510 Digital Projector

Mainstream Series

User Manual

Table of contents2

Table of contents

Important safety instructions ................................... 4

Introduction .............................................................. 8

Projector features .................................................................8

Shipping contents .................................................................8

Projector exterior view..........................................................9

Controls and functions .......................................................10

Positioning your projector ...................................... 13

Choosing a location ...........................................................13

Obtaining a preferred projected picture size .....................14

Connection .............................................................. 17

Connecting a computer .....................................................17

Connecting Video source devices ......................................18

Operation ................................................................. 21

Start up ...............................................................................21

Utilizing the password function ........................................22

Switching input signal.........................................................24

Adjusting the projected picture .........................................24

Optimizing the picture .......................................................27

Setting the presentation timer ...........................................29

Hiding the picture ..............................................................30

Freezing the picture ............................................................31

Operating in a high altitude environment ........................31

Shutting down the projector ..............................................32

Menu operation ..................................................................33

Maintenance ............................................................ 40

Care of the projector ..........................................................40

Lamp information...............................................................41

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 47

Specifications ........................................................... 48

Projector specifications ......................................................48

Table of contents 3

Timing chart ....................................................................... 49

Warranty and Copyright information ................... 50

Limited warranty ............................................................... 50

Disclaimer .......................................................................... 50

Regulation statements ............................................. 51

FCC statement ................................................................... 51

EEC statement ................................................................... 51

MIC statement ................................................................... 51

WEEE directive .................................................................. 51

Important safety instructions4

1. Important safety instructions

Your BenQ 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. Do not block the projection lens with

any objects when the projector is

under operation 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.

Important safety instructions 5

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot

during operation. Allow the

projector to cool for approximately

45 minutes prior to removing the

lamp assembly for replacement.

8. 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.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or

any electronic components unless

the projector is unplugged.

10. Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, sustaining serious

damage.

11. 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

ever undo or remove any other

covers. Refer servicing only to

suitably qualified professional

service personnel.

Important safety instructions6

Safety Instructions (Continued)

12. 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, shortening the

projector's life span and darkening the

picture.

- 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).

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

3000 m

(10000 feet)

(0feet)

Important safety instructions 7

Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring

this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property.

If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a

proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely

installed.

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the

projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the

wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your

BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock

compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the

projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of

restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. 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.

17. 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 supply's wall socket

and call BenQ to have the projector

serviced.

18. This product is capable of displaying

inverted pictures for ceiling mount

installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for

mounting the projector and ensure it is

securely installed.

19. 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.

Introduction8

2. 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

• Selectable password protected function

• Compact and portable unit

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted pictures

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ability to display 16.7 million colors

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

• Up to 7 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection

purposes

• The apparent brightness of the projected picture will vary depending on the ambient

lighting conditions, selected input source 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.

Shipping contents

The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC. 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 packing list

Optional accessories

1. Projector

2. Card type remote control and

battery

3. User manual

4. Quick start guide

5. Multi-language user manual CD

6. VGA cable

7. Power cord

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mounting kit

3. Presentation Plus

4. Soft carry case

Introduction 9

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear side

See "Connection" on page 17 for details.

Under side

1. External control panel

(See "Projector" on page 10 for

details.)

2. Vent (heated air exhaust)

3. Projection lens

4. Quick-release button

5. Lens cap

6. Focus ring

7. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

8. Vent (cool air intake)

9. Front IR remote sensor

10. Rear adjuster foot

11. AC power cord inlet

12. Rear IR remote sensor

13. USB socket (for servicing)

14. RS232 control port

15. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/

YCbCr) signal input socket

16. Video input socket

17. S-Video input socket

12 13 14 15 16 17

18. Quick-release foot

19. Lamp cover

20. Ceiling mounting screw holes

19 20

Introduction10

Controls and functions

Projector

1. Focus ring (See "Fine-tuning the picture

clarity" on page 26 for details.)

Adjusts the focus of the projected picture.

2. Temperature warning light (See

"Indicators" on page 45 for details.)

Lights red if the projector’s temperature

becomes too high.

3. Power indicator light (See "Indicators" on

page 45 for details.)

Lights up or flashes when the projector is

under operation.

4. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and

"Shutting down the projector" on page 32

for details.)

Turns the projector on or off.

5. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Left, /

Right)

Manually corrects distorted pictures

resulting from an angled projection.

Selects the desired menus and to make

adjustments.

See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 and

"Using the OSD menus" on page 34 for

details.

6. BLANK (See "Hiding the picture" on page

30 for details.)

Used to hide the screen picture.

7. MODE (See "Selecting a picture mode"

on page 27 for details.)

Sequentially selects a predefined picture

setting available for each input.

8. EXIT (See "Using the OSD menus" on

page 34 for details.)

Exits and saves the menu settings.

Selects the desired menu items.

9. Lamp indicator light (See "Indicators" on

page 45 for details.)

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up

or flashes when the lamp has developed a

problem.

10. AUTO (See "Auto-adjusting the picture"

on page 25 for details.)

Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed picture.

11. SOURCE (See "Switching input signal" on

page 24 for details.)

Sequentially selects the input signal D-

Sub/Comp. (Component Video), S-Video

or Video.

12. MENU (See "Using the OSD menus"

on page 34 for details.)

Turns on th e On-S creen Display (OS D)

menu.

Selects the desired menu items.

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