Benq MP511PLUS User Manual

MP511+ Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual

Welcome

Important safety instructions .................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................... 9

Projector features .................................................................9

Shipping contents ...............................................................10

Standard accessories ..................................................................................... 10

Optional accessories .....................................................................................10

Projector exterior view........................................................11

Front/upper side ........................................................................................... 11

Rear side ........................................................................................................ 11

Under view ....................................................................................................11

Controls and functions .......................................................12

Projector .......................................................................................................12

Remote control.............................................................................................. 14

Positioning your projector....................................... 16

Choosing a location ...........................................................16

Obtaining a preferred projected image size.......................17

How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size ... 18

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance .....18

Connection ............................................................... 20

Connecting a computer .....................................................20

Connecting Video source devices ......................................21

Connecting a Component Video source device .......................................... 22

Connecting an S-Video or a composite Video source device..................... 23

Operation.................................................................. 24

Start up ...............................................................................24

Utilizing the power-on lock function ................................25

Setting a password ........................................................................................25

If you forget the password ...........................................................................25

Entering the password recall procedure.......................................................26

Changing the password ................................................................................ 26

Disabling the power-on lock function ........................................................26

Switching input signal ........................................................27

Adjusting the projected image............................................28

Adjusting the projection angle ....................................................................28

Auto-adjusting the image ............................................................................28

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ........................................................28

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Correcting keystone...................................................................................... 29

Magnifying and searching for details

on the projected picture .................................................... 29

Selecting the aspect ratio ................................................... 30

Optimizing the image......................................................... 31

Selecting a picture mode ............................................................................. 31

Using Wall Color ......................................................................................... 32

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes ............................................. 32

Setting the presentation timer .......................................... 34

Hiding the image ............................................................... 35

Locking control keys ......................................................... 36

Freezing the image ............................................................. 36

Utilizing FAQ function ...................................................... 37

Operating in a high altitude environment ....................... 37

Personalizing the projector menu display......................... 38

Shutting down the projector ............................................. 38

Menu operation.................................................................. 39

Menu system ................................................................................................ 39

Using the menus ........................................................................................... 42

Display menu ................................................................................................ 43

Picture menu................................................................................................. 44

Source menu ................................................................................................. 45

System setup: Basic menu ........................................................................... 45

System setup: Advanced menu .................................................................... 46

Information menu ........................................................................................ 48

Maintenance............................................................. 49

Care of the projector ......................................................... 49

Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 49

Cleaning the projector case ......................................................................... 49

Storing the projector .................................................................................... 49

Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 49

Lamp information .............................................................. 50

Calculation of lamp hour ............................................................................ 50

Warning message ......................................................................................... 50

Replacing the lamp ...................................................................................... 51

Temperature information ........................................................................... 53

Indicators ...................................................................................................... 54

Troubleshooting....................................................... 56

Specifications............................................................ 57

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Projector specifications ......................................................57

Timing chart........................................................................58

Warranty and Copyright information .................... 59

Regulation statements.............................................. 60

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Important safety instructions

Your BenQ 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.

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).

3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

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.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

12. 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 projector's life span and darkening the image.

13. 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.

14. 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.

- 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).

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15. 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)

16. 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.

17. 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 supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

18. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's 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. You can purchase a BenQ projector 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.

19. 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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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

• Compact and portable unit

• 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

• 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

• Up to 11 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input source contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary wi thin the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Shipping contents

The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. 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.

Projector Remote control with batteries

Quick start guide User manual CD User manual Warranty Card* Safety manual*

Power cord VGA cable

*The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

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3. Presentation Plus

4. Soft carry case

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

3 4

Rear side

See "Connection" on page 20 for details.

12 13 14 15 16 17

1. External control panel

7 8

(See "Projector" on page 12 for details.)

2. Vent (heated air exhaust)

3. Projection lens

4. Quick-release button

5. Lens cap

6. Focus ring

7. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

8. Vent (cool air intake)

9. Front IR remote sensor

10. Rear adjuster foot

11. AC power cord inlet

12. Rear IR remote sensor

13. USB socket (for servicing)

14. RS232 control port

Under view

18 19

15. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) sign al in put socket

16. Video input socket

17. S-Video input socket

18. Quick-release foot

19.

Lamp cover

20. Ceiling mounting screw holes

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Controls and functions

Projector

1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and

clarity" on page 28 for details.

2. Temperature warning light Lights up red if the projector's

temperature becomes too high. See

"Indicators" on page 54 for details.

3. Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is

under operation. See "Indicators" on page

54 for details.

4. Power

Toggles the projector on or off. See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting

down the projector" on page 38 for

details.

5. Left/BLANK Used to hide the screen image. To restore

the image, press any button on the projector or remote control. See "Hiding

the image" on page 35 for details.

2 3

4 5 6

6. MENU/Exit Turn s on t h e On - S cre e n Di s p lay ( O S D) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for details.

7. MODE/Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on

page 31 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 42 for details.

8. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /

Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 29 for

details.

9. Lamp indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up

or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 54 for details.

8 9

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10. AUTO Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image"

on page 28 for details.

11. Right/Panel Key Lock Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 36 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #8 and #11 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the

menus" on page 42 for details.

12. SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal DSub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Switching

input signal" on page 27 for details.

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Remote control

2 3 4

1. Power Toggles the projector on or off. See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting

down the projector" on page 38 for details.

2. Freeze Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing

the image" on page 36 for details.

3. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing

FAQ function" on page 37 for details.

4. BLANK Used to hide the screen image. To restore

the image, press any button on the projector or remote control. See "Hiding

the image" on page 35 for details.

5. DIGITAL ZOOM buttons (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected image size. See "Magnifying and searching for

details on the projected picture" on page 29 for details.

6. 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 42 for details.

7. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, /

6 7

8 9

8. AUTO

9. Right/

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 29 for

details.

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 28 for

details.

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 36 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, #7 and #9 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus"

on page 42 for details.

10. SOURCE Sequentially selects the input signal D-

Sub/Comp. (Component Video), Video, or S-Video. See "Switching input signal"

on page 27 for details.

11. MODE/Enter Depending upon which input signal is selected, selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on

page 31 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 42 for details.

12. Timer On Activates or displays an on-screen timer

based on your own timer setting. See

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 34 for details.

13. Timer Setup Enters presentation timer setting directly. See "Setting the presentation timer" on

page 34 for details.

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Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should be from 1 to 8 meters.

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

• Operating the projector from the front

• Operating the projector from the rear

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm whilst pulling out the battery holder.

2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward.

3. Push the holder into the remote control.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove

the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Table in front of screen;

2. Ceiling in front of screen;

3. Table at rear of screen;

4. Ceiling at rear of screen.

1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the

floor 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 Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set

Front Ceiling in the System Setup: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed near the

floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table in the System Setup: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4. 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 Mounting Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the System Setup: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

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.

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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.

The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height.

4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area

Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.

When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use and input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% display height than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).

IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).

The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 19, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect

display area

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How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

1. Select your screen size.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "4:3 Screen Diagonal". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled

"Recommended projection distance from screen in mm". This is the projection

distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen.

4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.

For example, if you are using a 120 inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4800 mm and with a vertical offset of 183 mm.

If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone" on

page 29 for details.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.

The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.

1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the column labelled "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm".

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.

4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector.

For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (4500mm), the closest match in the "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm" column is 4320 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 9' (108'') screen is required. If you can only obtain a metric sized screen, the screen size is 2743 mm diagonally.

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