BenQ MP524 User manual

Welcome

MP524

Digital Projector

User Manual

Table of contents2

Table of contents

Important safety

instructions .........................3

Introduction........................7

Projector features .................................. 7

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

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

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

Positioning your projector14

Choosing a location............................. 14

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size........................................................ 15

Connection .......................18

Connecting a computer or monitor... 19

Operation ..........................20

Starting up the projector..................... 20

Adjusting the projected image ............ 21

Using the menus.................................. 23

Securing the projector......................... 24

Magnifying and searching for details . 27

Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 27

Optimizing the image.......................... 29

Setting the presentation timer ............ 33

Hiding the image ................................. 34

Freezing the image............................... 35

Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 35

Operating in a high altitude

environment ........................................ 36

Locking control keys ........................... 36

Personalizing the projector menu

display .................................................. 37

Shutting down the projector............... 37

Menu operation ...................................38

Maintenance......................45

Care of the projector............................45

Lamp information................................46

Troubleshooting ...............52

Specifications ....................53

Warranty and Copyright

information.......................57

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.

Important safety instructions4

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. 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.

Important safety instructions 5

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

ever undo or remove any other covers.

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 projector's 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)

Important safety instructions6

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 BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for

mounting the projector and ensure it

is securely installed.

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.

• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic

way by presenting the depth of the images

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• 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

• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

• 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.

Introduction8

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

guide

User manual CD

VGA cable Power cord Remote control with battery

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. RS232 cable

4. Soft carry case

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. Projection lens

9. AC power cord inlet

10. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

11. Rear adjuster foot

12. Ceiling mount holes

13. Lamp cover

14. RS232 control port

15. RGB signal output jack

16. RGB (PC)/Component Video

(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

Front/upper side

911

Rear/lower side

13 12

1514 16

Introduction10

Controls and functions

Projector

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected

image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"

on page 22

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"

on page 22

3. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the

projector is under operation.

"Indicators" on page 51

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 23

5. Power

Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on.

"Starting up the projector" on page 20,

"Shutting down the projector" on page

6. Left/

Starts the FAQ function.

"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 35

7. BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

"Hiding the image" on page 34

8. TEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's

temperature becomes too high.

"Indicators" on page 51

9. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights

up or flashes when the lamp has

developed a problem.

"Indicators" on page 51

10. AUTO

Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed

image.

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 21

11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images

resulting from an angled projection.

"Correcting keystone" on page 22

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 36,

"Using the menus" on page 23

For details, see the info provided behind

the hand sign .

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