BenQ Mx520 Users Manual

							Introduction 11
Remote control
1. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Info
Shows the status information of the 
projector.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD 
menu, exits and saves menu settings.
4. Left
5. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu item.
6. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
7. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, 
/Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
8. SmartEco
Displays the lamp mode selection bar 
(Normal/Economic/SmartEco).9. Aspect
Selects the display aspect ratio.
10. Page Up/Page Down
Operate your display software program (on a 
connected PC) which responds to page up/
down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).
11. Digital Zoom (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size.
12. Timer On
Activates or displays an on-screen timer based 
on your own timer setting.
13. Timer Set up
Enters presentation timer setting directly.
14. 3D settings
Enters 3D setting directly.
15. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
16. Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is 
activated, the #4, #7, and #16 keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the desired menu 
items and to make adjustments.
17. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
18. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
19. Mute
Toggles projector audio between on and
off.
20. Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
21. Test
Displays the test pattern.
22. CC
Displays the video term description on screen 
which is provided for hard-of-hearing viewers.
23. Teaching template
Enters Teaching template setting directly.
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							Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Replacing the remote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on 
the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 
The cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive 
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop 
when it clicks into place.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the 
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions and local environment 
regulations for your region.
•  Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, 
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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							Positioning your projector 13
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable 
power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of 
your equipment.1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector 
placed on the table in front of the screen. 
This is the most common way to position 
the projector for quick setup and 
portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling in 
front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling 
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your 
projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation 
menu after you turn the projector on.3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling 
behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
are required for this installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation 
menu after you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector 
placed on the table behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Installation menu 
after you turn the projector on.
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							Positioning your projector 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format 
each factors in the projected image size.
Projection dimensions 
Refer to Dimensions on page 55 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
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The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4755 mm and the vertical offset is 183 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the 
Projection distance (mm) column is 5943 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150 
(about 3.8 m) screen is required.
Maximum zoomMinimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset H
WH
W DiagonalDiagonal
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)
Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)DiagonalW 
(mm)H 
(mm)
Min 
distance
Average
Max 
distance
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. 
zoom)
30 762 610 457 1132 1189 1245 46
40 1016 813 610 1509 1585 1660 61
50 1270 1016 762 1887 1981 2075 76
60 1524 1219 914 2264 2377 2491 91
80 2032 1626 1219 3019 3170 3321 122
100 2540 2032 1524 3774 3962 4151 152
120 3048 2438 1829 4528 4755 4981 183
150 3810 3048 2286 5660 5943 6226 229
200 5080 4064 3048 7547 7925 8302 305
220 5588 4470 3353 8302 8717 9132 335
250 6350 5080 3810 9434 9906 10377 381
300 7620 6096 4572 11321 11887 12453 457
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The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4400 mm and the vertical offset is 91 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the 
Projection distance (mm) column is 5500 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150 
(about 3.8 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the 
projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make 
allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position 
so that it best suits your installation location.
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)
Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)DiagonalW 
(mm)H 
(mm)
Min 
distance
Average
Max 
distance
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. zoom)
40 1016 813 610 1333 1467 1600 30
50 1270 1016 762 1667 1833 2000 38
60 1524 1219 914 2000 2200 2400 46
70 1778 1422 1067 2333 2567 2800 53 
80 2032 1626 1219 2667 2933 3200 61 
90 2286 1829 1372 3000 3300 3600 69
100 2540 2032 1524 3333 3667 4000 76
120 3048 2438 1829 4000 4400 4800 91
150 3810 3048 2286 5000 5500 6000 114 
200 5080 4064 3048 6667 7333 8000 152 
250 6350 5080 3810 8333 9167 10000 191
300 7620 6096 4572 10000 11000 12000 229
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							Connection 16
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
•  In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see Shipping 
contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
•  The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the 
projector vary with each projector model.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 
adapter cable5. S-Video cable
6. Video cable
7. Audio cable
8. Audio L/R cable
9. HDMI cable
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Notebook or desktop computer
Speakers
or A/V device
Monitor
(DVI) (VGA)
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							Connection 17
•  Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the extern al display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/
LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks document ation to find your notebooks key combination.
•  The D-Sub output only works when an ap propriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.
•  If you wish to use this connection method when  the projector is in standby mode, make sure the 
Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu. See Standby Settings 
on page 44  for details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 
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 source device as described below:
Connecting audio
The projector has built-in mono speaker(s)  which are designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentation s for business purposes only. They are not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in 
home theater or home cinema applications. An y stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed 
into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker(s).
The built-in speaker(s)  will be muted when the  AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
•  The projector is only capa ble of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See 
Connecting audio on page 17  for details.
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the  projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, check that the video source device  is turned on and operating correctly. Also check 
that the signal cables have  been connected correctly.
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTerminal appearancePicture quality
HDMI
Best
Component VideoBetter
S-Video
Good
VideoNormal
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							Operation 18
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the 
device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  
On Tone will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays 
green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a 
startup logo is projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 33 
for details.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds 
before energizing the lamp.
3. If the projector is activated for the first 
time, select your OSD language following 
the on-screen instructions.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press 
the arrow keys to enter a six-digit 
password. See Utilizing the password 
function on page 22 for details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in the upper left corner of 
the screen. If the projector doesnt detect 
a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will 
continue displaying until an input signal is 
found.
You can also press SOURCE on the 
projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input 
signal on page 24 for details.
•  If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will see the 
message “Out of Range” displayed on the background screen. Please change to an input signal which is 
compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing chart on 
page 56 for details.
•  If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode.
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							Operation 19
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.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the 
horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while 
pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower 
the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a 
reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected image becomes 
trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see Switching 
input signal on page 24 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on 
the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality. 
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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Do not look into the lens while the 
lamp is on. The strong light from the 
lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the quick-
release button as it is close to the 
exhaust vent where hot air comes 
from.
1. Adjust the projected image to the 
size that you need using the zoom 
ring. 2. Sharpen the image by rotating the 
focus ring. 
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							Operation 20
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press   
to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press 
 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the 
image.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone 
correction page displays.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press/.Press /.
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