BenQ Mp511 Dlp Users Manual

							Operation 41 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If 
there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items 
are accessible.
Information
FAQ-Image and Installation
FAQ-Features and Service
Current System Status
• Source
• Picture Mode
• Resolution
• Color System
• Equivalent Lamp Hour
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							Operation 42
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
There are 17 different OSD menu languages. See System setup: Basic menu on page 45 for 
details.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes the adjustment of Keystone.
1. Press MENU/Exit on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.4. Press MODE/Enter to display 
the keystone correction page.
2. Use Left/Right to select the 
DISPLAY menu.
3. Press Up/Down to select Keystone.5. Based on the image shape 
displayed on the screen, press 
the keystone buttons ( /Up, 
/Down) to adjust the 
image to a rectangular or square 
one.
6. Press MENU/Exit on the 
projector or remote control to 
leave and save the settings.
Current input signal
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press 
MENU/Exit 
to the 
previous 
page or to 
exit. Status
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomDisable
Auto
50
50
ENTER
MENU
ExitS-VIDEO
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomDisable
Auto
MENUExit
Keystone
50
50
S-VIDEO
KEYSTONE
BackMENU
DISPLAYWall Color
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital ZoomDisable
Auto
ENTER
MENU
ExitS-VIDEO
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							Operation 43
Display menu
FUNCTION
(default setting/
value)DESCRIPTION (default setting/value)
Wall Color
 (Off)Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not 
white.
Aspect Ratio
(Auto)There are four options to set the images aspect ratio depending on your 
input signal source.
See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 30 for details.
Keystone
(0)Corrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone on page 
29 for details.
Position
(0)Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, 
use the directional arrow buttons. The values shown on the lower 
position of the page change with every button press you made until they 
reach their maximum or minimum.
Phase
(depends on the 
selected input 
source)Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image 
distortion.
H. Size
(depends on the 
selected input 
source)Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
Digital Zoom
(100%)Magnifies or reduces the projected image. 
After the image is magnified, you can press MODE/Enter to activate the 
Pan functionality for searching the details of the projected image by 
using the directional arrow buttons on the projector or remote control. 
See Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture on 
page 29 for details.
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							Operation 44
Picture menu
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTION
 (default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Picture Mode
(PC: Dynamic;
YPbPr/ S-Video/ 
Video: 
Standard)Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a picture 
mode on page 31 for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects an picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality 
and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same 
page below.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image.
See 1. Adjusting brightness on page 32 for details.
ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.
See 2. Adjusting contrast on page 32 for details.
Color
(0)Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video 
image. Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the 
minimum value makes the image black and white. If the setting is too 
high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image 
unrealistic.
Tint
(0)Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. The higher the value, 
the more greenish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more 
reddish the image becomes.
Sharpness
(15)Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
Brilliant 
Color
(On)Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation.When Brillian Color is set as Off, the color temperature adjustment 
will not function.
Color 
TemperatureThere are four color temperature settings are available.
See 3. Selecting a color temperature on page 32 for details.
3D Color 
ManagementSee 4. 3D Color Management on page 33 for details.
Save 
SettingsSaves the settings made for User 1 or 2 mode.
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							Operation 45
Source menu
System setup: Basic menu
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Quick Auto 
Search
(On)See Switching input signal on page 27 for details.
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Presentation 
Timer
(Off)Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time
frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 34 for details.
Timer period (15 min.)
Sets a preferred length of time for presentation.
Timer display (Always)
Sets whether to display the timer on screen.
Timer position (Bottom-right)
Sets the position where the timer displays on screen.
Timer counting direction (Count down)
Sets the timer counting direction.
Language
Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
Use Left/Right on the projector or remote control to select your 
desired language. There are 17 languages for your choice: English 
(default), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, 
Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Dutch, Turkish, Czech, 
Portuguese, Thai, and Polish.
Projector 
Position
(Front Table)The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one 
or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket 
(optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. 
See Choosing a location on page 16 for details.
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							Operation 46
System setup: Advanced menu
Auto Power 
Off
(Disable)This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input 
signal is detected after a set period of time. Press Left/ Right on the 
projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is 
turned off. 
The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. 
If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select 
Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time 
period.
Blank Timer
(Disable)Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once 
elapsed the image will return to the screen. See Hiding the image on 
page 35 for details.
Timer 
Controller
(Disable)Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 30 
minutes and 12 hours.
Panel Key 
Lock
(Disable)Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the 
projector and buttons on the remote control. See Locking control keys 
on page 36 for details.
Splash 
Screen
(BenQ logo)Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-
up. Three options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, or Blue screen.
FUNCTION
(default setting / 
value)DESCRIPTION
Quick 
Cooling
(On)Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the 
function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 120-
second duration to approximately 30 seconds.
High Altitude 
Mode
(Off)A mode for operation in high altitude areas. 
See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 37 for details.
Menu 
Settings
Menu display time (15 sec)
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button 
press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.
Menu position (Center)
Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.
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							Operation 47
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp mode (Normal)
Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes. Using 
Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If 
the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result 
in darker projected images.
Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp timer 
automatic shutdown feature. See Calculation of lamp hour on page 50 
for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated.
Reset lamp timer
Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0.
Equivalent lamp hour
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Security 
Settings
Change password
You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new 
one. See Utilizing the power-on lock function on page 25 for details.
Power on lock (Off)
Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password. 
When the function is activated for the first time, you have to set a 
password for it. See Utilizing the power-on lock function on page 25 for 
details. Once the password is set and this function is selected, the projector 
is password-protected. Users who do not know the correct password can 
not use the projector.
The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector 
or the remote control.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock 
functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used 
in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
The password will display as asterisks on-screen when being input.
Reset All 
Settings
Returns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: Projector Position, Language, 
Security Settings, High Altitude Mode, Phase, User I, User II, Position, 
H. Size.
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							Operation 48
Information menu
This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. 
Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
FAQ-Image and 
Installation
Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter.FAQ-Features 
and Service
Current System 
Status
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Picture mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color system
Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB.
Equivalent lamp hour
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
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							Maintenance 49
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner 
and gently wipe the lens surface.
Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.
Cleaning the projector case
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as 
described in Shutting down the projector on page 38 and unplug the power cord.
• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH 
detergent. Then wipe the case.
Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the 
case.
Storing the projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below:
• Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the 
recommended range for the projector. Please refer to Specifications on page 57 or 
consult your dealer about the range.
• Retract the adjuster feet.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control.
• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. 
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							Maintenance 50
Lamp information
Calculation of lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically 
calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as 
follows:
Total (equivalent) lamp hour
= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in normal mode)
See Lamp mode (Normal) on page 47 for more information on Economic mode.
The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2/3 of that in normal mode. That is, using 
the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1/2.
Warning message
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace 
the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a 
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too 
hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator 
still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See Indicators on 
page 54 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
MessageStatus
The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours. 
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the 
projector is normally run with Economic Mode 
selected (See Lamp mode (Normal) on page 47), 
you may continue to operate the projector until the 
2950 hour lamp warning appears. 
The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours. A 
new lamp should be fitted to avoid the 
inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp 
time.
The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours. 
It is strongly recommended that you replace the 
lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. 
The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is 
normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp 
whenever you notice that the brightness level has 
significantly diminished. If the lamp is not 
replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after 3000 
hours usage.
OK
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp > 2000 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Soon 
Lamp > 2950 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Now 
Lamp > 3000 Hours
Lamp usage time exceeded
Notice
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