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... computer or monitor... 19 Connecting Video source devices....... 20 Operation 23 Starting up the projector 23 Adjusting the projected image 24 Using the menus 26 Securing the projector 27 Switching input signal 30 Magnifying and searching for details . 31 Selecting the aspect ratio... control keys 40 Adjusting the sound 41 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu display 41 Shutting down the projector 42 Menu operation 43 Maintenance 51 Care of the projector 51 Lamp information 52 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 59 Warranty and Copyright information 64 Regulation...
... computer or monitor... 19 Connecting Video source devices....... 20 Operation 23 Starting up the projector 23 Adjusting the projected image 24 Using the menus 26 Securing the projector 27 Switching input signal 30 Magnifying and searching for details . 31 Selecting the aspect ratio... control keys 40 Adjusting the sound 41 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu display 41 Shutting down the projector 42 Menu operation 43 Maintenance 51 Care of the projector 51 Lamp information 52 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 59 Warranty and Copyright information 64 Regulation...
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... mentioned in this manual and marked on . 5. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. It is lens during operation. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for remove the lens cap when the future reference. Save it is recommended that you 4. mains...
... mentioned in this manual and marked on . 5. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. It is lens during operation. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for remove the lens cap when the future reference. Save it is recommended that you 4. mains...
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...cause a fire. The lamp becomes extremely hot damage. Do not stand the projector on the projector or remote control. 11. The product may cause the projector to occasions. Never replace the lamp assembly or projector. any objects as could cause the objects to fall , sustaining serious 8. ...the lamp, press BLANK on end vertically. Excessive operation operation, do not block the of lamps beyond the not work and the projector is unplugged. 4 Important safety instructions Doing so may fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the 9. Do not ...
...cause a fire. The lamp becomes extremely hot damage. Do not stand the projector on the projector or remote control. 11. The product may cause the projector to occasions. Never replace the lamp assembly or projector. any objects as could cause the objects to fall , sustaining serious 8. ...the lamp, press BLANK on end vertically. Excessive operation operation, do not block the of lamps beyond the not work and the projector is unplugged. 4 Important safety instructions Doing so may fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the 9. Do not ...
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...- Locations where temperatures may cause death if you should you ever undo or remove any other item. - Do not place this projector in a fire. - The only user serviceable part is poorly ventilated or confined. Space that is the lamp which may become .... There are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 5 Locations near the projector. Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may result in any other covers...
...- Locations where temperatures may cause death if you should you ever undo or remove any other item. - Do not place this projector in a fire. - The only user serviceable part is poorly ventilated or confined. Space that is the lamp which may become .... There are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet). 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) Important safety instructions 5 Locations near the projector. Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may result in any other covers...
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...) 16. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it to , the lamp. Always place the projector on a level, 18. projector may result in accidents and installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount doing so may cause... it . projector. possible injury. Using the projector when it from the power outlet and call BenQ to back. Do not...
...) 16. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it to , the lamp. Always place the projector on a level, 18. projector may result in accidents and installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount doing so may cause... it . projector. possible injury. Using the projector when it from the power outlet and call BenQ to back. Do not...
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...high reliability and ease of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color correction allowing projection on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast...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 ...
...high reliability and ease of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. The projector offers the following features. • Wall color correction allowing projection on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast...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 ...
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Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for detailed information. Soft carry case 8 Introduction Ceiling mount kit 3. Projector Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* VGA cable Power cord Pull the tab before using the remote control. Remote control with battery Optional ...
Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for detailed information. Soft carry case 8 Introduction Ceiling mount kit 3. Projector Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* VGA cable Power cord Pull the tab before using the remote control. Remote control with battery Optional ...
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... jacks 10 13 12 3 14 13 Introduction 9 Ceiling mount holes 14. RGB signal output jack 17. Projection lens 10. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 PUSH 3 4 Rear/lower side (MP515 ST) 15 (MP525 ST) 17 18 15 16 17 5 6 7 8 9 19 21 19 20 11 1. Lens cover 5. Vent (cool air intake) 7. AC power...
... jacks 10 13 12 3 14 13 Introduction 9 Ceiling mount holes 14. RGB signal output jack 17. Projection lens 10. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1 2 PUSH 3 4 Rear/lower side (MP515 ST) 15 (MP525 ST) 17 18 15 16 17 5 6 7 8 9 19 21 19 20 11 1. Lens cover 5. Vent (cool air intake) 7. AC power...
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...hand sign . 1 6. LAMP indicator light image. Lights "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 39 4 10 7. Zoom ring up red if the projector's 11 temperature becomes too high. 1. II Power When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. Left/ 2 8 Starts the FAQ function. 3 ... 13 8. BLANK 11 Used to mode and on page 57 Adjusts the focus of the image. 10. Lights up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 57 11. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights up or flashes when the...
...hand sign . 1 6. LAMP indicator light image. Lights "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 39 4 10 7. Zoom ring up red if the projector's 11 temperature becomes too high. 1. II Power When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is under operation. Left/ 2 8 Starts the FAQ function. 3 ... 13 8. BLANK 11 Used to mode and on page 57 Adjusts the focus of the image. 10. Lights up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 57 11. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights up or flashes when the...
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... perform the secondary role of the ceiling mount bracket. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 13. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the ceiling due to both the Kensington lock slot on page 30 Ceiling mounting the...the place you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to an improper attachment through the use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to the mounting bracket become loose. "Selecting a picture mode" on...
... perform the secondary role of the ceiling mount bracket. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 13. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the ceiling due to both the Kensington lock slot on page 30 Ceiling mounting the...the place you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to an improper attachment through the use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to the mounting bracket become loose. "Selecting a picture mode" on...
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... 5. Freeze Freezes the projected image. "Switching input signal" on page 25 15 9. "Magnifying and searching for the displayed Toggles the projector between standby image. Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. Mode/Enter Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size... image" on . "Hiding the image" on page 10. "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24 "Starting up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 38 Displays the source selection bar. Right/ 42 Activates panel key lock. 2. AUTO 1. Left/ Starts the ...
... 5. Freeze Freezes the projected image. "Switching input signal" on page 25 15 9. "Magnifying and searching for the displayed Toggles the projector between standby image. Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. Mode/Enter Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size... image" on . "Hiding the image" on page 10. "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24 "Starting up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on page 38 Displays the source selection bar. Right/ 42 Activates panel key lock. 2. AUTO 1. Left/ Starts the ...
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... timer based on page 37 (This function is dead or if you will not be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to the battery manufacturer's instructions. • Never throw a battery into the remote control. • Avoid excessive heat and ... arm while pulling out the battery holder. 2. Approx. 15° • There may be battery damage if the battery is located on the projector that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor should face outward. 3. Timer On 15. "Setting the presentation timer" on page...
... timer based on page 37 (This function is dead or if you will not be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to the battery manufacturer's instructions. • Never throw a battery into the remote control. • Avoid excessive heat and ... arm while pulling out the battery holder. 2. Approx. 15° • There may be battery damage if the battery is located on the projector that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor should face outward. 3. Timer On 15. "Setting the presentation timer" on page...
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... near the floor in front of the screen. Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for quick setup and portability. Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Take into consideration the...
... near the floor in front of the screen. Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for quick setup and portability. Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Take into consideration the...
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... the table on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to 75% of the projector's native aspect height. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to the top edge of the projected image. This...
... the table on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to 75% of the projector's native aspect height. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to the top edge of the projected image. This...
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...you are using the zoom control) to position the screen. That is 5046 mm. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in the "Average" column is the projected image size of the screen in the average distance from screen (mm)" indicates that same row...the screen. 4. Use the Keystone function to the horizontal plane of the "Vertical offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final placement of the projector at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the physical space available in step 3 above. On that the 4.8...
...you are using the zoom control) to position the screen. That is 5046 mm. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in the "Average" column is the projected image size of the screen in the average distance from screen (mm)" indicates that same row...the screen. 4. Use the Keystone function to the horizontal plane of the "Vertical offset (mm)" value. This will determine the final placement of the projector at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the physical space available in step 3 above. On that the 4.8...
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...BenQ recommends that it , so as to "Dimensions" on page 60 for this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Positioning your installation location. zoom) Average Max length (min. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that if you intend to permanently install the projector...1829 2286 3048 3353 3810 4572 Distance from screen (mm) Min length (max. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of this projector's optical characteristics. zoom) 550 606 661 734 807 881 917 1009 1101 1101 1211 1321 1468 1615 1761 1835 2018 2202 ...
...BenQ recommends that it , so as to "Dimensions" on page 60 for this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Positioning your installation location. zoom) Average Max length (min. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that if you intend to permanently install the projector...1829 2286 3048 3353 3810 4572 Distance from screen (mm) Min length (max. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of this projector's optical characteristics. zoom) 550 606 661 734 807 881 917 1009 1101 1101 1211 1321 1468 1615 1761 1835 2018 2202 ...
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...cables for each source. 3. VGA cable 2. VGA to VGA (D- HDMI cable 5. Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be included with the projector (see pages 19-22. They are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be sure ...Audio cable 8. Monitor Notebook or desktop computer A/V device (VGA) (DVI) 1 or 2 1 47 3 4 7 8 56 7 1. Sub) adapter cable 4. Audio L/R cable Speakers (MP525 ST) (MP515 ST) 18 Connection Component Video to DVI-A cable 3. Video cable 7. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2.
...cables for each source. 3. VGA cable 2. VGA to VGA (D- HDMI cable 5. Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be included with the projector (see pages 19-22. They are firmly inserted. • In the connections shown below, some cables may not be sure ...Audio cable 8. Monitor Notebook or desktop computer A/V device (VGA) (DVI) 1 or 2 1 47 3 4 7 8 56 7 1. Sub) adapter cable 4. Audio L/R cable Speakers (MP525 ST) (MP515 ST) 18 Connection Component Video to DVI-A cable 3. Video cable 7. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2.
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...jack, take a suitable audio 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 want to a monitor: 1. Or if your monitor is connected. Connecting... a monitor (MP525 ST only) If you can use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker(s) in your presentation close-up on a ...
...jack, take a suitable audio 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 want to a monitor: 1. Or if your monitor is connected. Connecting... a monitor (MP525 ST only) If you can use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker(s) in your presentation close-up on a ...
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If you have a separate sound system, you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as might be expected in mono speakers which are provided for business purposes only. The audio ...source device" on page 18 are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for informational purposes only. You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one or two built-in home theater or home cinema applications. The method you will most likely...
If you have a separate sound system, you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as might be expected in mono speakers which are provided for business purposes only. The audio ...source device" on page 18 are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for informational purposes only. You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one or two built-in home theater or home cinema applications. The method you will most likely...