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... volts occur. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. Refer servicing to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of information technology equipment. Important safety instructions 3 Save it is on the product. projector lamp is important that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. In some heated air and odor from...
... volts occur. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. Refer servicing to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of information technology equipment. Important safety instructions 3 Save it is on the product. projector lamp is important that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. In some heated air and odor from...
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... 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 • Built-in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected • Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • Optical short throw lens...
... 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 • Built-in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected • Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • Optical short throw lens...
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... used as directional arrows to "Starting up red if the projector's 11 temperature becomes too high. 1. LAMP indicator light image. Indicates the status of the image. 10. "Indicators" on page 42 make adjustments. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 26 12. Menu/Exit Manually corrects distorted images Turns on page 25 2. Lights "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on the On-Screen Display resulting from an angled projection. (OSD) menu. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights...
... used as directional arrows to "Starting up red if the projector's 11 temperature becomes too high. 1. LAMP indicator light image. Indicates the status of the image. 10. "Indicators" on page 42 make adjustments. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 26 12. Menu/Exit Manually corrects distorted images Turns on page 25 2. Lights "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on the On-Screen Display resulting from an angled projection. (OSD) menu. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights...
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SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. If you intend to mount your attention to prevent possible damage to your projector on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to person and property. This will perform the secondary role of the wrong gauge or length screws. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode. Introduction 11 "Switching input signal" on page 33 14. 13...
SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. If you intend to mount your attention to prevent possible damage to your projector on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to person and property. This will perform the secondary role of the wrong gauge or length screws. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode. Introduction 11 "Switching input signal" on page 33 14. 13...
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... On-Screen Display 2 9 (OSD) menu. Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. AUTO 1. "Freezing the image" on page 25 15 9. Volume +/- "Correcting keystone" on page 39 3. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on page 30 5. BLANK 11. "Switching input signal" on page 26 4. "Magnifying and searching for the displayed Toggles the projector between standby image. Selects an available picture setup mode. II Power Automatically determines the best picture timings for...
... On-Screen Display 2 9 (OSD) menu. Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. AUTO 1. "Freezing the image" on page 25 15 9. Volume +/- "Correcting keystone" on page 39 3. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on page 30 5. BLANK 11. "Switching input signal" on page 26 4. "Magnifying and searching for the displayed Toggles the projector between standby image. Selects an available picture setup mode. II Power Automatically determines the best picture timings for...
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... which installation location you turn the projector on . 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 the screen. Set Rear Table in one of the screen. Set Rear Ceiling in front of four possible installation locations: 1. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from the ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu...
... which installation location you turn the projector on . 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 the screen. Set Rear Table in one of the screen. Set Rear Ceiling in front of four possible installation locations: 1. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from the ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu...
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... the supplied VGA cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to a monitor: 1. Once connected, the audio can be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is needed if you wish to the DVI input jack of the video monitor. 3. Connection 19 The built-in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD...
... the supplied VGA cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to a monitor: 1. Once connected, the audio can be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is needed if you wish to the DVI input jack of the video monitor. 3. Connection 19 The built-in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD...
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... projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. Also check that the Video source device is connected. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO (L/R) jack of the projector. 4. (MP525 ST only) If you wish, you can use of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is turned...
... projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. Also check that the Video source device is connected. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to the AUDIO or AUDIO (L/R) jack of the projector. 4. (MP525 ST only) If you wish, you can use of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is turned...
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... picture quality. See "Timing chart" on the projector or remote control. The strong light from . See "Switching input signal" on a flat surface or the may need to search for 3 seconds. • The screen will be displayed in position. 2. Please change the image height and projection angle. press the quick-release button as it , release the quick-release button to select your eyes. To adjust the projector: 1. Once the image...
... picture quality. See "Timing chart" on the projector or remote control. The strong light from . See "Switching input signal" on a flat surface or the may need to search for 3 seconds. • The screen will be displayed in position. 2. Please change the image height and projection angle. press the quick-release button as it , release the quick-release button to select your eyes. To adjust the projector: 1. Once the image...
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... password 5 times in succession, the projector will display as pictured to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. You can retry by re-entering the new password. 6. displays lasting for 3 seconds. You can press Menu/Exit to enter the six-digit password every time you turn off your selected password down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. You may be asked to cancel the change or try again. Open...
... password 5 times in succession, the projector will display as pictured to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. You can retry by re-entering the new password. 6. displays lasting for 3 seconds. You can press Menu/Exit to enter the six-digit password every time you turn off your selected password down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. You may be asked to cancel the change or try again. Open...
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... time when turning on the projector. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to re-activate the password function by pressing / . To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" displays. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with "Off" shown in hand should you ever need to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power...
... time when turning on the projector. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to re-activate the password function by pressing / . To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" displays. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with "Off" shown in hand should you ever need to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power...
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... the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is in use an input signal which may cause some image distortion or loss of this projector) if you want the projector to YUV. 1. If there is highlighted. 2. For best display picture results, you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change accordingly when you switch between different input signals.
... the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is in use an input signal which may cause some image distortion or loss of this projector) if you want the projector to YUV. 1. If there is highlighted. 2. For best display picture results, you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change accordingly when you switch between different input signals.
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... the screen while the image is activated or not, you can press any object approaching the projection lens and enter blank status automatically in a short time once the object is equipped with an audio input connected, the audio can set from the effective range will see the message "Timer is off the timer by following the on the projector or remote control to the presenter, you can use the Timer...
... the screen while the image is activated or not, you can press any object approaching the projection lens and enter blank status automatically in a short time once the object is equipped with an audio input connected, the audio can set from the effective range will see the message "Timer is off the timer by following the on the projector or remote control to the presenter, you can use the Timer...
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...SOURCE 4. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode Reference Mode 2. Main menu Sub-menu 1. DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. 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. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Primary Color 3D Color Management Hue Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search Color Space Conversion (MP515 ST only) Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer Timer...
...SOURCE 4. Size Digital Zoom Picture Mode Reference Mode 2. Main menu Sub-menu 1. DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. 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. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature Primary Color 3D Color Management Hue Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search Color Space Conversion (MP515 ST only) Timer Period Timer Display Presentation Timer Timer...
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... the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the products. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Reset All Settings On/Off CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 6. Operation 45 INFORMATION FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version...
... the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the products. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Reset All Settings On/Off CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 6. Operation 45 INFORMATION FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version...
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... details. The projector can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Lamp Mode (Normal) See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 27 for details. Security Settings Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to know the lamp hour" on how the total lamp hour is identical with your computer's so that you adjust the image size and focus and check that is calculated...
... details. The projector can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Lamp Mode (Normal) See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 27 for details. Security Settings Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to know the lamp hour" on how the total lamp hour is identical with your computer's so that you adjust the image size and focus and check that is calculated...
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... sound effects of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of the input signal. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in TV listings). Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. INFORMATION menu 50 Operation Reset All Settings Returns all settings to problems you may encounter. 5. Source Shows the current signal source. Current System Status Resolution Shows the native resolution...
... sound effects of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of the input signal. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in TV listings). Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. INFORMATION menu 50 Operation Reset All Settings Returns all settings to problems you may encounter. 5. Source Shows the current signal source. Current System Status Resolution Shows the native resolution...
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... equivalent lamp hour is as possible, you can be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. If the Economic mode is detected after a set from 5 to 30 minutes in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is selected, the light output will be set period of time to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2.
... equivalent lamp hour is as possible, you can be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. If the Economic mode is detected after a set from 5 to 30 minutes in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is selected, the light output will be set period of time to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2.
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... . The input signal has not been correctly selected. Check the connection. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector if necessary. Remote control does not work. Replace the battery with the SOURCE key on . The lens cover is incorrect. The lens cover is not correctly focused. Open the lens cover. Attempting to the input signal device. No picture Cause The video source is out of the projector. Select the correct input signal with a new one. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is still...
... . The input signal has not been correctly selected. Check the connection. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector if necessary. Remote control does not work. Replace the battery with the SOURCE key on . The lens cover is incorrect. The lens cover is not correctly focused. Open the lens cover. Attempting to the input signal device. No picture Cause The video source is out of the projector. Select the correct input signal with a new one. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is still...
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... and contrast adjustments that the monitor is using less than 2 watts of electricity. • BenQ's monitors have a variety of settings of pre-programmed flicker-free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible. For example, connectors are color-coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly. • Some models of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to...
... and contrast adjustments that the monitor is using less than 2 watts of electricity. • BenQ's monitors have a variety of settings of pre-programmed flicker-free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible. For example, connectors are color-coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly. • Some models of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to...