BenQ Mp510 Digital Projector User Manual

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MP510 Digital Projector
Mainstream Series
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Table of contents
Important safety instructions  ...................................  4
Introduction ..............................................................  8
Projector features  ................................................................. 8
Shipping contents ................................................................. 8
Projector exterior view.......................................................... 9
Controls and functions...

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Timing chart ....................................................................... 49
Warranty and Copyright information  ...................  50
Limited warranty  ............................................................... 50
Copyright ........................................................................... 50
Disclaimer .......................................................................... 50
Regulation statements  .............................................  51
FCC...

Important safety instructions 4
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...

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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...

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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...

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...

Introduction 8
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...

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 sensor1
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10. Rear adjuster foot
11. AC power cord inlet
12. Rear IR remote sensor
13. USB socket (for servicing)
14. RS232 control...

Introduction 10
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...