MP512 ST/MP522 ST Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
Table of contents Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Positioning your projector............................13 Choosing a location............................. 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size .................................
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.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 4 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. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important safety instructions 10.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 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. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 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. 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 supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 19.
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.
Shipping contents 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.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Quick-release button Lens cover Focus ring Front IR remote sensor Projection lens 5 3 6 7 4 Rear/lower side MP522 ST 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Controls and functions Projector 7. 1 7 2 8. 8 9 3 10 4 11 9. 12 5 13 6 10 1. 2. 3. 4. I I Power 12. Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 40 for details. 5. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ 13. function" on page 38 for details. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 37 for details. 6. 10 10.
Remote control 7. 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 8. 11 7 12 5 9. 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I I Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 24 and "Shutting down 10. the projector" on page 40 for details. Freeze Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 38 for details. 11. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 38 for details. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture.
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. Appr ox.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), 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.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. 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 "Average". This is the projection distance. 3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset in mm" value.
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 58 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 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.
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 D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below: To connect the projector to a monitor: 1. 2. 3. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 17.
Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • HDMI • 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.
Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. To connect the projector to an HDMI device: 1. 2. 3. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the video device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input socket on the projector.
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. 2. 3.
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. 2. 3. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.
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 a composite Video source device: 1. 2. 3. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
Operation Starting up the projector 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 light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. Press II 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.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Off Wall Color Auto Aspect Ratio Keystone Highlight Position Sub-menu ENTER Phase 16 H. Size 0 Status Press Menu/ Exit to the previous page or to exit. Digital Zoom Current input signal Analog RGB MENU Exit To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 1.
Utilizing the password 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 25. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Entering the password recall procedure 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO 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. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.
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. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. 2. • Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays.
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.
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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, 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.
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.
4. 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 16:9 picture 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. Press Menu/Exit to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. Press / to select User 1 to User 2. Press to highlight Reference Mode.
Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing projector or remote control. / on the 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 projector or remote control. / on the The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes.
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.
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. 2. 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. Press to highlight Timer period and decide the timer period by pressing / .
7. 8. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to select On and press Mode/Enter. 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. NOTICE Are you sure to turn on the presentation timer? Yes No To cancel the timer, perform the following steps. 1. 2. 3. Go back to the Presentation Timer page.
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. 2. 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. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes to confirm.
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: WARNING 1.
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 operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Main menu Sub-menu 1.
Presentation Timer Timer period 1~240 minutes Timer display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never Timer position Top-Left/Bottom-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Right Timer counting direction Count Down/Count Up Sound reminder On/Off On/Off 4.
Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute Audio Settings Menu Settings 5.
Description of each menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 33 for details. (Off) Aspect Ratio (Auto) Keystone 1. DISPLAY menu (0) Position (0) Phase (depends on the selected input signal) H. Size (0) Digital Zoom (1.0X) There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source.
FUNCTION (default setting/ value) Tint (0) 2. PICTURE menu Sharpness (15) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting Tint" on page 34 for details. The function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected. Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting Sharpness" on page 34 for details. Brilliant Color Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation.
FUNCTION 4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except II Power on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 38 for details. (Off) Sleep Timer (Disable) Splash Screen (BenQ logo) Quick Cooling (On) Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. Three options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, or Blue screen.
FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Lamp mode (Normal) See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 50 for details. Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 54 for details. Equivalent lamp hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 50 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. Change password 5.
FUNCTION (default setting/ value) FAQ-Image and Installation 6. INFORMATION menu FAQFeatures and Service DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Current System Status Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode.
Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Replacing the lamp • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp.
5. Pull out the lamp connector from a slot in the lamp compartment. Disconnect it from the projector as illustrated. 2 1 2 6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.
9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 10. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. 11. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 12. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screws. 13. Restart the projector.
Indicators Light Power Status & Description Temp Lamp Power events Orange The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. Orange Orange Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Normal operation 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or 2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector MP512 ST MP522 ST Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 800 x 600 SVGA 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.5, f = 10 mm 185 W lamp 1024 x 768 XGA Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100–240V, 3 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 280 W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Weight 255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D) Approx. 5.29 lbs (2.4 Kg) Approx. 5.18 lbs (2.
Dimensions 255 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 214 mm (D) 255 214 90 61.5 66 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input-MP512 ST Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 SVGA_60 SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 XGA_60 XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 SXGA_60 SXGA_60 SXGA_75 1280 x 960_60 1280 x 960_85 WXGA+_60 WXGA+_75 SXGA+_60 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 70.087 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 59.96 60.020 75.025 60.000 85.002 59.887 74.
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input-MP512 ST Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 SVGA_60 SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 XGA_60 XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 WXGA_1 WXGA_2 SXGA_60 SXGA_75 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 WXGA+_60 WXGA+_75 SXGA+_60 480p 576p 720p_50 720P_60 1035i 1035p 1080i_50 1080i_60 1080p 70.087 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.09 59.96 60.020 75.025 66.667 74.546 75.020 75.02 59.887 74.984 59.
Supported timing for Component (YPbPr) input-MP512 ST/ MP522 ST Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 28.13 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included).
Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
