BenQ Mp512 St/mp522 St Digital Projector User Manual

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MP512 ST/MP522 ST 
Digital Projector
User Manual 
						

							Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ......................... 3
Introduction........................ 7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents .................................. 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your 
projector ............................ 13
Choosing a location............................. 13
Obtaining a preferred projected 
image size ............................................. 14
Connection ....................... 17
Connecting a computer or monitor ... 17
Connecting Video source devices ....... 19
Operation ..........................24
Starting up the projector ..................... 24
Using the menus .................................. 25
Utilizing the password function ......... 26
Switching input signal ......................... 28
Adjusting the projected image ............ 29
Magnifying and searching for 
details ................................................... 30
Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 31
Optimizing the image.......................... 32
Setting the presentation timer ............ 36
Hiding the image ................................. 37
Locking control keys ........................... 38
Freezing the image............................... 38
Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 38Operating in a high altitude 
environment .........................................39
Adjusting the sound ............................. 39
Personalizing the projector 
menu display ........................................40
Shutting down the projector ............... 40
Menu operation ................................... 41
Maintenance......................49
Care of the projector ............................ 49
Lamp information................................ 50
Troubleshooting ...............56
Specifications ....................57
Projector specifications........................ 57
Dimensions........................................... 58
Timing chart .........................................58
Warranty and Copyright 
information .......................61
Regulation 
statements .........................62 
						

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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. Do not block the projection lens with 
any objects when the projector is 
under operation 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. 
						

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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 product on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
product may fall, sustaining serious 
damage.
11. 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.
12. 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. 
						

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. 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 the 
projectors life span and darkening 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).
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. 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. 
16. 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.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
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 supplys wall socket 
and call BenQ to have the projector 
serviced.
19. This product is capable of displaying 
inverted images for ceiling mount 
installation.
Use only BenQs Ceiling Mount Kit for 
mounting the projector and ensure it 
is securely installed.
Ceiling mounting 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 possible 
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 kit, there is a safety risk 
that the projector may fall from the 
ceiling due to an improper attachment 
through the use of the wrong gauge or 
length screws.
Yo u  c a n  p u r c h a s e  a  B e n Q  p r o j e c t o r  
ceiling mount kit from the place you 
purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ 
recommends that you also purchase a 
separate Kensington lock compatible 
security cable and attach it securely to 
both the Kensington lock slot on the 
projector and the base of the ceiling 
mount bracket. This will perform the 
secondary role of restraining the 
projector should its attachment to the 
mounting bracket become loose.
Warning
• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
• When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in 
the fixed wiring, or connect the power 
plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet 
near the unit. If a fault should occur 
during operation of the unit, operate the 
disconnect device to switch the power 
supply off, or disconnect the power plug. 
						

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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
• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
• Selectable password protected function
• Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection 
purposes
• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking
• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time
• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations
• 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
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• 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. 
						

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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.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card*
Pull the tab before using the remote 
control.
Remote control with battery
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit3. Presentation Plus
4. RS-232 cable 
						

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Projector exterior view
1. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 10 for 
details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Quick-release button
4. Lens cover
5. Focus ring
6. Front IR remote sensor
7. Projection lens
8. AC power cord inlet
9. RS-232 control port
10. RGB signal output socket
11. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input socket
12. Video input socket
13. S-Video input socket
14. Audio signal input socket
15. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
16. Quick-release foot
17. Lamp cover
18. Rear adjuster foot
19. HDMI input socketFront/upper side
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Controls and functions
Projector
7. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high. See 
Indicators on page 55 for details.
8. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 
or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem. See Indicators on page 55 for 
details.
9. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image. See 
Auto-adjusting the image on page 29 for 
details.
10. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. See 
Correcting keystone on page 30 for 
details.
11. Right/
Activates panel key lock. See Locking 
control keys on page 38 for details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #5, #10, and #11 
keys are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See Using the menus on 
page 25 for details.
12. Mode/Enter
Selects an available picture setup mode. 
See Selecting a picture mode on page 32 
for details.
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item. See Using the menus 
on page 25 for details.
13. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See 
Switching input signal on page 28 for 
details. 1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 
See Fine-tuning the image clarity on page 
29 for details.
2. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation. See Indicators on page 
55 for details.
3. Menu/Exit
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu.Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
See Using the menus on page 25 for 
details.
4. Power
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on. See Starting up the 
projector on page 24 and Shutting down 
the projector on page 40 for details.
5. Left/
Starts the FAQ function. See Utilizing FAQ 
function on page 38 for details.
6. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See Hiding 
the image on page 37 for details.
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