BenQ Mp512 St/mp522 St Digital Projector User Manual

Maintenance 51
Timing of replacing the lamp
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...

Maintenance 52
Replacing the lamp
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the 
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury 
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.   
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing...

Maintenance 53 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...

Maintenance 5413. 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...

Maintenance 55
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...

Troubleshooting 56
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...

Specifications 57
Specifications
Projector specifications 
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
General
Product name Digital Projector
Model name MP512 ST MP522 ST
Optical
Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA 1024 x 768 XGA
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F = 2.5, f = 10 mm
Lamp 185 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100–240V, 3 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 280 W (Max)
Mechanical
Dimensions 255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Weight Approx. 5.29 lbs (2.4 Kg) Approx. 5.18 lbs...

Specifications 58
Dimensions
255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D)
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input-MP512 ST
255
214
90
61.566
Resolution ModeRefresh rate
(Hz)Horizontal 
frequency
(kHz)Clock
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x...

Specifications 59
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input-MP512 ST
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs-MP512 ST/
MP522 ST 
Resolution ModeRefresh rate
(Hz)Horizontal 
frequency
(kHz)Clock
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x...

Specifications 60
Supported timing for Component (YPbPr) input-MP512 ST/
MP522 ST
Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image 
vibration.
Supported timing for PC input-MP522 ST
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...