BenQ Mp612 Dlp Users Manual

Connection 21
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a 
VGA cable following the instructions below:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 
20.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the 
D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of...

Connection 22
Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
• Component Video
•S-Video
•Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video...

Connection 23
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video 
output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets...

Connection 24
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 
available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video 
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket...

Connection 25
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video 
output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the...

Operation 26
Operation
Start up
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch 
(where fitted). Check that the Power indicator 
on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
2. Slide the lens cover open. If it is closed, it could 
become deformed due to the heat produced by the 
projection lamp.
3. Press Power on the projector or remote 
control to start the projector. As soon as the 
lamp lights up, a Power On Tone will be 
heard. The...

Operation 27
Utilizing the power-on lock function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the 
menus on page 44.
WARNING: 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...

Operation 28
Entering the password recall procedure
Press and hold AU TO on the projector or remote 
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a 
coded number on the screen. Write down the 
number and turn off your projector. Seek help 
from the local BenQ service center to decode the 
number. You may be required to provide proof of 
purchase documentation to verify that you are an 
authorized user of the projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced >...

Operation 29
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one full screen at a time. 
Please decide if you want to activate the quick auto search function by performing the 
following steps.
1. Press Menu/exit on the projector or remote control to turn on the OSD menu.
2. Go to SOURCE > Quick Auto Search menu.
3. Press Left or Right on the projector or remote control to select On or Off.
4. Press MENU/exit to exit and save the...

Operation 30
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These 
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and 
lift the front of the projector. Once 
the image is positioned where you 
want it, release the quick-release 
button to lock the foot in position.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on. The strong light from the...