BenQ Mp512/mp513/mp522 Digital Projector User Manual

							Maintenance 51 5. Pull out the lamp connector from a slot 
in the lamp compartment. Disconnect 
it from the projector as illustrated.
6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use 
the handle to slowly pull the lamp out 
of the projector.
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp 
to break and scatter broken glass in the 
projector.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where 
water might splash on it, children can 
reach it, or near flammable materials.
• Do not insert your hands into the projector 
after the lamp is removed. If you touch the 
optical components inside, it could cause 
color unevenness and distortion of the 
projected images.
7. Insert the new lamp into the 
lamp compartment and make 
sure it fits in the projector.
8. Reconnect the lamp connector 
and place it back into its slot to 
be flush with the projector.
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							Maintenance 5213. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. 
Press Mode/Enter. The Lamp Settings page 
displays. Press   to highlight Reset lamp 
timer and press Mode/Enter. A warning 
message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press 
Mode/Enter. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage. 
9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, 
which could result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screw.
10. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and 
locked in place.
11. Replace the lamp cover on the projector.
12. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp 
cover. 
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, 
which could result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screws.
Reset Lamp Timer?
Reset
Cancel
Notice 
						

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Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Orange Orange OrangeThe projector has just been connected to a power outlet.
Orange Off OffStand-by mode
Green
FlashingOff OffPowering up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Orange
FlashingOff Off
1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was 
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling 
down process. Or
2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the 
power is turned off.
Orange
FlashingOff OffThe projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Lamp events
Orange
FlashingOff RedThe projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Off Off Red1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off
The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Off Red Red
Off Red Green
Off Red Orange
Red Red Red
Red Red Green
Red Red Orange
Green Red Red
Green Red Green
Green Red Orange
Orange Red Red
Orange Red Green
Orange Red Orange
Off Green Red
Off Green Green 
						

							Troubleshooting 54
Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work
The password is incorrect
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cable.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy
The video source is not turned on or 
connected correctly.Turn the video source on and check that the 
signal cable is connected correctly.
The projector is not correctly 
connected to the input signal device.Check the connection.
The input signal has not been 
correctly selected.Select the correct input signal with the 
SOURCE key on the projector or remote 
control.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
CauseRemedy
The projection lens is not correctly 
focused.Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus 
ring.
The projector and the screen are not 
aligned properly.Adjust the projection angle and direction as 
well as the height of the unit if necessary.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
CauseRemedy
The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new one.
There is an obstacle between the 
remote control and the projector.Remove the obstacle.
You are too far away from the 
projector.Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the 
projector.
CauseRemedy
You do not remember the password.Please see Entering the password recall 
procedure on page 27 for details. 
						

							Specifications 55
Specifications
Projector specifications 
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
General
Product name Digital Projector
Model name MP512 MP513 MP522
Optical
Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 SVGA 1024 x 768 XGA
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F = 2.6, f = 22 mm F = 2.6 to 2.8, f = 21 
to 23 mmF = 2.6 to 2.8, f = 
21 to 23 mm
Lamp 185 W lamp 200 W lamp 185 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100–240V, 3 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 280 W (Max) 285 W (Max) 280 W (Max)
Mechanical
Dimensions 255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Weight 4.9 lbs (2.2 Kg)
Input terminal
Computer input
     RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Video signal input
     S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
     VIDEO RCA jack x 1
SD/HDTV signal input Analog – D-Sub  Component RCA jack x 3 
                (through RGB input)
Output terminal
RGB output D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Control terminal
RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature 0°C–40°C at sea level
Operating relative humidity 10%–90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude • 0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
• 1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with High Altitude Mode on) 
						

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Dimensions
255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
255
214
90
61.566
Resolution Horizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t ic a l 
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
640 x 48031.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75
43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70
800 x 60037.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60
48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72
46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75
53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85
1024 x 76848.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60
56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_70
60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_75
68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_85
1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 1280 x 960_60
640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13
832 x 624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.280 MAC16
1024 x 768@75Hz 60.241 75.020 80.000 MAC19
1152 x 870@75Hz 68.68 75.020 100.00 MAC21
1280 x 800 49.65 59.96 83.458 SXGA_60
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA3_60 
						

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Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input
Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image 
vibration.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs
Signal Format Horizontal Frequency 
(kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00
Video mode Horizontal 
Frequency (kHz)Ver t ic a l 
Frequency (Hz)Color sub-carrier 
Frequency (MHz)
NTSC 15.73 60 3.58
PAL 15.63 50 4.43
SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41
PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58
PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43
NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43 
						

							Warranty and Copyright information 58
Warranty and Copyright information
Limited warranty
BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal 
usage and storage.
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is 
found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQs only obligation and your exclusive 
remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty 
service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in 
accordance with BenQs written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be in-
between 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 4920 
feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.
Copyright
Copyright 2008 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may 
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any 
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, 
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 
BenQ Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, 
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability 
or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise 
this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without 
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others 
are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations. 
						

							Regulation statements 59
Regulation statements
FCC statement
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC statement
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for 
EMC (Electronic Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
WEEE directive
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households 
in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can 
not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste 
equipment by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information 
about recycling of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop 
where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal 
service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources 
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and 
environment.