Benq MP524 User Manual

MP524 Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

Important safety

instructions .........................3

Introduction........................7

Projector features .................................. 7

Shipping contents.................................. 8

Projector exterior view.......................... 9

Controls and functions ....................... 10

Positioning your projector14

Choosing a location............................. 14

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size........................................................ 15

Connection .......................18

Connecting a computer or monitor... 19

Operation ..........................20

Starting up the projector..................... 20

Adjusting the projected image ............ 21

Using the menus.................................. 23

Securing the projector......................... 24

Magnifying and searching for details . 27

Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 27

Optimizing the image.......................... 29

Setting the presentation timer ............ 33

Hiding the image ................................. 34

Freezing the image............................... 35

Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 35

Operating in a high altitude

environment ........................................ 36

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

Personalizing the projector menu

display .................................................. 37

Shutting down the projector............... 37

Menu operation ...................................38

Maintenance......................45

Care of the projector............................45

Lamp information................................46

Troubleshooting ...............52

Specifications ....................53

Warranty and Copyright

information.......................57

Table of contents2

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. 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)

7. Do not block the projection lens with any objects 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.

8. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

10. 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.

11. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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

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12. 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.

3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

Safety Instructions (Continued)

13. 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 u ndo or remove any ot her co vers . Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

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. 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, shorten the projector's life span and darken 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).

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. 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.

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 outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

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.

19. 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.

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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.

• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time

• FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• High quality manual zoom lens

• 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

• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode

• Component HDTV compatibility (YP

• 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

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. RS232 cable

4. Soft carry case

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

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Projector Quick start

guide

VGA cable Power cord Remote control with battery

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

User manual CD

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

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1. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on

page 10 for details.)

2. Vent (heated air exhaust)

3. Quick-release button

4. Lens cover

5. Focus ring and Zoom ring

6. Vent (cool air intake)

7. Front IR remote sensor

8. Projection lens

9. AC power cord inlet

10. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

11. Rear adjuster foot

12. Ceiling mount holes

13. Lamp cover

14. RS232 control port

15. RGB signal output jack

16. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

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Controls and functions

For details, see the info provided behind

the hand sign .

Projector

1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 22

2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image.

"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 22

3. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

"Indicators" on page 51

4. Menu/Exit Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu

settings.

"Using the menus" on page 23

5. Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

"Starting up the projector" on page 20, "Shutting down the projector" on page 37

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6. Left/ Starts the FAQ function.

"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 35

7. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture.

"Hiding the image" on page 34

8. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high.

"Indicators" on page 51

9. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has

developed a problem.

"Indicators" on page 51

10. AUTO Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed image.

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 21

11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

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

"Correcting keystone" on page 22

12. Right/ Activates panel key lock. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to

select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

"Locking control keys" on page 36, "Using the menus" on page 23

13. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup

14. SOURCE (This function is not available.)

mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

"Selecting a picture mode" on page 29

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.

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Remote control

For details, see the info provided behind

the hand sign .

1. Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

"Starting up the projector" on page 20, "Shutting down the projector" on page 37

2. Freeze Freezes the projected image.

"Freezing the image" on page 35

3. Left/ Starts the FAQ function.

"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 35

4. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture.

"Hiding the image" on page 34

5. Digital Zoom (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected

picture size.

"Magnifying and searching for details" on page 27

6. Volume +/(This function is not available.)

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7. Menu/Exit Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu

settings.

"Using the menus" on page 23

8. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

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

"Correcting keystone" on page 22

9. AUTO Automatically determines the best

picture timings for the displayed image.

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 21

10. Right/ Activates panel key lock. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, #8, and #10 keys are used as directional arrows to

select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

"Locking control keys" on page 36, "Using the menus" on page 23

11. SOURCE (This function is not available.)

12. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

"Selecting a picture mode" on page 29

13. Timer On

5°

Activates or displays an on-screen

15. Page Up/Down (This function is not available.)

timer based on your own timer setting.

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 33

14. Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly.

"Setting the presentation timer" on page 33

Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

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

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while 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. 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 Mount 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 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 Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4. 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.

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

Darkened bar

(12.5% height)

Darkened bar

(12.5% height)

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. 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

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).

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 diagrams on page 17, 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 on page 17 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset (mm)" 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 average projection distance is 4755 mm, and the vertical offset is 91 mm or 183 mm.

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 on page 17 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled "Average". Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value.

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding "Screen

size" 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 (mm)" 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 is 4.8 m (4800 mm), the closest match in the "Average" column is 4755 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120'' (about 3 m) screen is required.

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 22 for details.

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Projection dimensions

<H>

<W>

Maximum zoom Minimum zoom

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 54 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

Screen size Distance from screen (mm)

Diagonal

Inch mm (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

There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. 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 projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

W (mm) H (mm)

Min length

Average

Max length

Vertical

offset (mm)

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Connection

1 2 1

Notebook or desktop computer

Monitor

(DVI)

(VGA)

A/V device

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.

• For detailed connection methods, see pages 19-20.

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable

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