BenQ Mp512 St/mp522 St Digital Projector User Manual

							Operation 31 7. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch back to the zoom in/out 
functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also 
press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the 
picture while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs 
are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal. 
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements.
About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal width. 
This is suitable for the incoming image which is 
neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most 
use of the screen without altering the images aspect 
ratio.
2.
Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the 
projected image will display smaller than if resized 
to full screen. You could move the projector 
towards the screen to increase the image size if 
necessary. You may also need to refocus the 
projector after making these adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for 4:3 images like computer 
monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect 
DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture 
						

							Operation 324.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 
aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.
Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined 
picture modes so that you can choose one to suit 
your operating environment and input signal 
picture type.
To select a operation mode that suits your need, 
you can follow one of the following steps.
•Press Mode/Enter on the remote control or 
projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and 
press  /  to select a desired mode.
Picture modes for different types of signals
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
PC input signals: D-Sub / Comp. (analog RGB)
1.Dynamic mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This 
mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as 
using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this 
mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 33 for details.
Video input signals: S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. (YPbPr), HDMI
1.Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living 
room lighting level environment.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from 
digital cameras or DVs.
3.Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a 
blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 33 for details.
16:9 picture 
						

							Operation 33
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting 
point and customize the settings.
1. Press Menu/Exit to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
3. Press  /  to select User 1 to User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press Mode/Enter to 
store the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a 
color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based 
on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower 
the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the 
black areas of the image appear just as black and that 
detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
+50+30+70
0+30-30 
						

							Operation 34
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a 
greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and 
natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer 
images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the 
Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control.
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish 
white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One 
of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A 
white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a 
high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
3D Color Management
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in 
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where 
building external windows allow daylight into the room.  
						

							Operation 35 Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, 
should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing 
conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of 
suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the 
p ro j e c to r,  h ow e ve r,  yo u r  p ro j e c to r  s u p p l i e r  s hould be able to provide you with suitable 
guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you 
select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your 
preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used 
to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image 
from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make 
adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
2. Press Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press  to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range 
will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing  /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.
6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing  / . 
The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment 
made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press Menu/Exit to exit and save the settings.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less 
saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation 
is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
RED
BLUEGREEN Yellow
Cyan
Magenta 
						

							Operation 36
Setting the presentation timer
Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time 
on the screen to help you achieve better time 
management when giving presentations. Follow these 
steps to utilize this function:
1. Press Timer Setup on the remote control or go to 
the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer 
menu and press Mode/Enter to display the 
Presentation Timer page.
2. Press  to highlight Timer period and decide 
the timer period by pressing  / . The length 
of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-
minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-
minute increments.
If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever 
the Timer period is reset.
3. Press  to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on 
the screen by press
ing /.
4. Press  to highlight Timer position and set the 
timer position by pressing  /
.
Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-
Right Bottom-Right
5. Press  to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing /
.
6. Press  to highlight Sound reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
reminder by pressing  / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the 
last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when 
the timer is up.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count UpIncreases from 0 to the preset time.
Count DownDecrease from the preset time to 0.
Presentation TimerTimer period
Timer display
Timer position
Timer counting directionAlways
Top-Left
Count Down
On
Off
MENUBack
Sound reminder15
5 min5 min
5 min5 min 
						

							Operation 37 7. To activate the presentation timer, press   and 
press  /  to select On and press Mode/Enter.
8. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes 
and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You will see 
the message “Timer is On” displaying on the 
screen. The timer starts counting at the time the 
timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
1. Go back to the Presentation Timer page. 
2. Press   and press  /  to highlight Off and press Mode/Enter. A confirmation 
message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is 
Off” displaying on the screen.
How to use the Timer On key?
Timer On is a multi-functional key.
• If the presentation timer is off, pressing this key 
displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
whether to activate the timer or not by following 
the on-screen instruction.
• If the timer is already on, pressing this key 
displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
whether to restart, continue or turn off the timer 
by following the on-screen instruction.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the 
presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or 
remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key 
on the projector or remote control to restore the 
image. The word BLANK appears at the lower right 
corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
You can set the blank time in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return 
the image automatically after a period of time when 
there is no action taken on the blank screen. 
Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Are you sure to turn on the 
presentation timer?
Yes
No
NOTICE 
						

							Operation 38
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from 
being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no 
control keys on the projector will operate except Power.
1. Press / on the projector or remote control 
or go to the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel 
Key Lock menu
, and select On by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control. 
2. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes to 
confirm.
To release panel key lock, press and hold / for 3 
seconds on the projector or remote control.
You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock 
and press  /  to select Off.
• Keys on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled.
• If you press Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector 
will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
Freezing the image
Press   on the remote control to freeze the image. 
The word FREEZE will display in the upper left 
corner of the screen. To release the function, press any 
key on the projector or remote control.
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures 
are running on the video or other device. If the 
connected devices have active audio output, you will 
still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on 
screen.
Utilizing FAQ function
The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users 
regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information.
To get the FAQ information:
1. Press  /  on the projector or remote 
control or press Menu/Exit to open the OSD 
menu and press  /  to highlight the 
INFORMATION menu.
2. Press  to highlight FAQ-Image and 
Installation or FAQ-Features and Service 
based on the information you want to know.
3. Press Mode/Enter.
4. Press  /  to select a problem and press Mode/Enter for possible solutions.
5. Press Menu/Exit to exit the OSD.
To exit the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. 
						

							Operation 39
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 
–3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature 
is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under 
such condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until 
the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight High Altitude Mode and 
press  /  to select On. A confirmation 
message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level 
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display 
auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. 
In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on 
page 17 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound:
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Audio Settings and press Mode/Enter. The Audio Settings page 
displays.
3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Volume and press  /  to select a desired sound level.
Turning off the Power on/off ring tone
To turn off the ring tone:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press  /  to select Off.
The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound 
mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone.
We recommend you use the High 
Altitude Mode by selecting it whenever 
your environment is higher than 1500 
m.
Do you want to turn the High Altitude 
Mode on?
YesNo
WARNING 
						

							Operation 40
Personalizing the projector menu display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The 
following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
•Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the 
length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length 
ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use  /  to select a suitable time 
frame.
•Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD 
position in five locations. Use  /  to select a preferred position.
•Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD 
menus. Use  /  to select your language. 
•Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be 
displayed during projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
Shutting down the projector
1. Press Power and a confirmation message 
displays prompting you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear.
2. Press Power a second time. The POWER 
indicator light flashes orange, the projection 
lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to 
run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down 
the projector.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off 
Ring Tone will be heard. The POWER 
indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket 
if the projector will not be used in an extended 
period of time.
• To turn off the power ring tone, see Turning off the Power on/off ring tone on page 39 for 
details.
• To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling 
process.
• To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Cooling function. See Quick 
Cooling on page 46 for details.
•  Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or 
during the 90-second cooling down process.
• If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start 
the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
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