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...image size 14 Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor... 18 Connecting Video source devices....... 20 Operation 24 Starting up the projector 24 Using the menus 25 Utilizing the password function ......... 26 Switching input signal 28 Adjusting the projected image 28 Magnifying and... in a high altitude environment 38 Personalizing the projector menu display 39 Shutting down the projector 39 Menu operation 40 Maintenance 47 Care of the projector 47 Lamp information 48 Troubleshooting 54 Specifications 55 Projector specifications 55 Dimensions 56 Timing chart 56 Warranty ...
...image size 14 Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor... 18 Connecting Video source devices....... 20 Operation 24 Starting up the projector 24 Using the menus 25 Utilizing the password function ......... 26 Switching input signal 28 Adjusting the projected image 28 Magnifying and... in a high altitude environment 38 Personalizing the projector menu display 39 Shutting down the projector 39 Menu operation 40 Maintenance 47 Care of the projector 47 Lamp information 48 Troubleshooting 54 Specifications 55 Projector specifications 55 Dimensions 56 Timing chart 56 Warranty ...
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...177;10 volts occur. In some countries, the line voltage is designed 2. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Important safety instructions 3 This projector is NOT stable. In areas where the mains voltage may damage your eyes. Save it is important that... personnel. 6. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Safety Instructions 1. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is under operation as this manual before you connect your projector. Refer servicing to become heated and deformed or ...
...177;10 volts occur. In some countries, the line voltage is designed 2. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Important safety instructions 3 This projector is NOT stable. In areas where the mains voltage may damage your eyes. Save it is important that... personnel. 6. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Safety Instructions 1. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is under operation as this manual before you connect your projector. Refer servicing to become heated and deformed or ...
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...disassemble this product on rare death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 12. Never replace the lamp assembly or any other covers. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its ...no circumstances should you should come into occasions. When the projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to suitably qualified...
...disassemble this product on rare death if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 12. Never replace the lamp assembly or any other covers. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its ...no circumstances should you should come into occasions. When the projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to suitably qualified...
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...air around the projector. - Do not place this projector in damage to right, nor at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of more than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 16. If the ventilation holes are higher than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. - Do not... place inflammables near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Doing so may result in a fire. 15. Space that is not fully horizontal may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the ...
...air around the projector. - Do not place this projector in damage to right, nor at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of more than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 16. If the ventilation holes are higher than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. - Do not... place inflammables near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Doing so may result in a fire. 15. Space that is not fully horizontal may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the ...
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... decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions..., selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color ...
... decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions..., selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color ...
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Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Safety manual* Pull the tab before using the remote control. Ceiling mount kit 3. .... Remote control with battery Optional accessories 1. Please consult your dealer for your place of the items shown below. RS-232 cable 8 Introduction Presentation Plus 4. Spare lamp kit 2. Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase.
Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Safety manual* Pull the tab before using the remote control. Ceiling mount kit 3. .... Remote control with battery Optional accessories 1. Please consult your dealer for your place of the items shown below. RS-232 cable 8 Introduction Presentation Plus 4. Spare lamp kit 2. Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase.
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... adjuster foot 15 16 17 Introduction 9 S-Video input socket 14. RGB (PC)/Component video 14 (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket 12. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 2. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 Rear/lower side 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Video input socket 13...
... adjuster foot 15 16 17 Introduction 9 S-Video input socket 14. RGB (PC)/Component video 14 (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket 12. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) 2. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 Rear/lower side 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Video input socket 13...
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... mode. POWER indicator light 12. TEMPerature indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Using the menus" on . SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. II Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on page 25 for the displayed image.
... mode. POWER indicator light 12. TEMPerature indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Using the menus" on . SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. II Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and on page 25 for the displayed image.
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...The start up, a startup logo is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. If the projector is closed, it will continue displaying until an input signal is on the projector or remote control to start to enter a six digit ... equipment on page 56 for details. 5. See "Timing chart" on . 6. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is found. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 28 for a password, press the arrow keys to search for approximately 90 seconds before...
...The start up, a startup logo is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. If the projector is closed, it will continue displaying until an input signal is on the projector or remote control to start to enter a six digit ... equipment on page 56 for details. 5. See "Timing chart" on . 6. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is found. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 28 for a password, press the arrow keys to search for approximately 90 seconds before...
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To correct this , press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in the upper left corner of Frequency and Clock to provide the ...as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. (Zoom ring is on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to optimize the picture quality. Then sharpen the image by ... will re-adjust the values of the screen for details. • Do not look into the lens while the lamp is not available with the MP512.) 2. If the projector is selected.
To correct this , press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in the upper left corner of Frequency and Clock to provide the ...as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. (Zoom ring is on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to optimize the picture quality. Then sharpen the image by ... will re-adjust the values of the screen for details. • Do not look into the lens while the lamp is not available with the MP512.) 2. If the projector is selected.
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... in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time. • To protect the lamp, the projector will disappear. 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will remain active after the fans stop . 4. Operation 39 Use / to select...sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during the 90-second cooling down process. • If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you use this projector can be used in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your last key press. Press II Power and...
... in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time. • To protect the lamp, the projector will disappear. 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will remain active after the fans stop . 4. Operation 39 Use / to select...sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during the 90-second cooling down process. • If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you use this projector can be used in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your last key press. Press II Power and...
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... and Installation FAQ-Features and Service 6. INFORMATI ON Current System Status 40 Operation • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode...
... and Installation FAQ-Features and Service 6. INFORMATI ON Current System Status 40 Operation • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode...
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...Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Menu Settings Menu display time Menu position ...left/Top-right/Bottomright/Bottom-left Standby D-Sub Output On/Off Lamp mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent lamp hour Security Settings Change password Power on lock On/Off Baud Rate... accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. Presentation Timer Timer...
...Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Menu Settings Menu display time Menu position ...left/Top-right/Bottomright/Bottom-left Standby D-Sub Output On/Off Lamp mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent lamp hour Security Settings Change password Power on lock On/Off Baud Rate... accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. Presentation Timer Timer...
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... that are correctly connected to make the connection. Equivalent lamp hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on how the total lamp hour is identical with your area). Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate. Lamp mode (Normal) See "Setting Lamp mode as "CC" in standby mode and the...
... that are correctly connected to make the connection. Equivalent lamp hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on how the total lamp hour is identical with your area). Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate. Lamp mode (Normal) See "Setting Lamp mode as "CC" in standby mode and the...
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6. INFORMATION menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) FAQ-Image and Installation FAQFeatures and Service Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. 46 Operation Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal.
6. INFORMATION menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) FAQ-Image and Installation FAQFeatures and Service Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. 46 Operation Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal.
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... your dealer about the range. • Retract the adjuster feet. • Remove the battery from the remote control. • Pack the projector in "Shutting down the projector" on page 39 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth...range for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the projector except the lamp. The only thing you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Never use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and ...
... your dealer about the range. • Retract the adjuster feet. • Remove the battery from the remote control. • Pack the projector in "Shutting down the projector" on page 39 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth...range for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the projector except the lamp. The only thing you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Never use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and ...
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..., the light output will be set period of time to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that in Normal mode. The projector will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu. 4. If the preset time lengths..., you can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours...
..., the light output will be set period of time to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that in Normal mode. The projector will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu. 4. If the preset time lengths..., you can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours...
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... projector will operate normally. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp > 3950 Hours OK The lamp has been in some instances the lamp may continue to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. The lamp is normal lamp behavior. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector...
... projector will operate normally. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp > 3950 Hours OK The lamp has been in some instances the lamp may continue to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. The lamp is normal lamp behavior. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector...
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... pieces. • To reduce the risk of this lamp in a proper manner. • To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that secures the lamp. 50 Maintenance Turn the projector over. Loosen the screw that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries...
... pieces. • To reduce the risk of this lamp in a proper manner. • To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that secures the lamp. 50 Maintenance Turn the projector over. Loosen the screw that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries...
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... and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it too quickly may cause the lamp to be flush with the projector. Pull out the lamp connector from the projector as illustrated. 6. Lift the handle... so that it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projector. • Pulling it , or near flammable materials. ...
... and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it too quickly may cause the lamp to be flush with the projector. Pull out the lamp connector from the projector as illustrated. 6. Lift the handle... so that it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projector. • Pulling it , or near flammable materials. ...