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... instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 15 Connection 18 Connecting a 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 31 Optimizing the image 33 Setting...
... instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 15 Connection 18 Connecting a 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 31 Optimizing the image 33 Setting...
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... future reference. Save it is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual before you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. This projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. Refer servicing to operate safely within a light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it for safety...
... future reference. Save it is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual before you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. This projector is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. Refer servicing to operate safely within a light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it for safety...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... page 60 Adjusts the focus of the lamp. 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. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on page 26 12. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 39 4 10 7. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. Left/ 2 8 Starts the...
... page 60 Adjusts the focus of the lamp. 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. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on page 26 12. TEMPerature warning light 14 7 Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 39 4 10 7. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. Left/ 2 8 Starts the...
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... Ceiling mounting the projector We want you ensure it is a safety risk that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to person and property. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. "Switching input signal" on page 33 14. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode...
... Ceiling mounting the projector We want you ensure it is a safety risk that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the ceiling, we need to bring this safety matter to person and property. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. "Switching input signal" on page 33 14. Mode/Enter Selects an available picture setup mode...
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... best picture timings for details" on page 25 15 9. mode and on page 39 3. Freeze Freezes the projected image. "Freezing the image" on . Digital Zoom (+, -) 12. "Adjusting the sound" on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. AUTO 1. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. "Selecting a picture mode" on page 41 12 Introduction Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 26 4. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on the On-Screen Display 2 9 (OSD) menu. Mode...
... best picture timings for details" on page 25 15 9. mode and on page 39 3. Freeze Freezes the projected image. "Freezing the image" on . Digital Zoom (+, -) 12. "Adjusting the sound" on page 33 Adjusts the sound level. AUTO 1. Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. "Selecting a picture mode" on page 41 12 Introduction Menu/Exit 1 8 Turns on page 26 4. "Locking control keys" on page 40, "Using the menus" on the On-Screen Display 2 9 (OSD) menu. Mode...
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... Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for quick setup and portability. Set Front Ceiling 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 turn the projector on the ceiling. 4. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power...
... Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for quick setup and portability. Set Front Ceiling 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 turn the projector on the ceiling. 4. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power...
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.... See "Audio Settings" on the notebook. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a DVI input jack, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub output jack of the video monitor. Connect the projector to a computer as on the screen, you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make use another suitable audio cable and connect one end...
.... See "Audio Settings" on the notebook. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a DVI input jack, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub output jack of the video monitor. Connect the projector to a computer as on the screen, you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make use another suitable audio cable and connect one end...
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... you can use to connect to red. 2. Also check that the Video source device is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Match the color of the plugs to the AUDIO jack of the projector. 4. See "Audio Settings" on page 52 for details. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and operating correctly. If...
... you can use to connect to red. 2. Also check that the Video source device is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Match the color of the plugs to the AUDIO jack of the projector. 4. See "Audio Settings" on page 52 for details. • If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and operating correctly. If...
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... a power outlet. Press II Power on . Check that the POWER indicator light on page 27 for details. 6. power cable) only with the device to enter a six-digit password. Operation Starting up logo is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The start -up the projector 1. See "Utilizing the password function" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Turn on -screen instructions. 5.
... a power outlet. Press II Power on . Check that the POWER indicator light on page 27 for details. 6. power cable) only with the device to enter a six-digit password. Operation Starting up logo is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The start -up the projector 1. See "Utilizing the password function" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Turn on -screen instructions. 5.
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... the message "Out of the projector. Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is compatible with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. may need to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp If the projector is selected. 24 Operation Please change the image height and projection angle. These adjusters change to an input signal which is equipped with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to lock the...
... the message "Out of the projector. Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is compatible with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. may need to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp If the projector is selected. 24 Operation Please change the image height and projection angle. These adjusters change to an input signal which is equipped with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to lock the...
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... the projector or remote control for three seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. Press and hold AUTO on -screen. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another six-digit password, or if you enter an incorrect password 5 times in a safe place. 5. You can press Menu/Exit to enter the six-digit password every time you can retry by re-entering the new password. 28 Operation Password Keep this manual, and...
... the projector or remote control for three seconds, and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows. Press and hold AUTO on -screen. Enter the old password. • If the password is correct, another six-digit password, or if you enter an incorrect password 5 times in a safe place. 5. You can press Menu/Exit to enter the six-digit password every time you can retry by re-entering the new password. 28 Operation Password Keep this manual, and...
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... password. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, and the message "INPUT PASSWORD" is displayed. You have to re-activate the password function by pressing / . If the password is started. 7. Operation 29 You will not have successfully assigned a new password to cancel the change or try another password. ii. You can press Menu/Exit to the projector. Enter the current password. i. 6. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" is displayed...
... password. If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, and the message "INPUT PASSWORD" is displayed. You have to re-activate the password function by pressing / . If the password is started. 7. Operation 29 You will not have successfully assigned a new password to cancel the change or try another password. ii. You can press Menu/Exit to the projector. Enter the current password. i. 6. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" is displayed...
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... location and the person in the projector. Once set , access to the remote network operation on this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. You can adjust the Lan Control Settings. The info page displays the information and status of this projector has been password-protected. iv. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data...
... location and the person in the projector. Once set , access to the remote network operation on this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. You can adjust the Lan Control Settings. The info page displays the information and status of this projector has been password-protected. iv. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data...
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DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. SOURCE Quick Auto Search 4. 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. Main menu Sub-menu 1. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Timer Counting Direction Sound Reminder On/Off Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema/User 1/User 2 Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema...
DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. SOURCE Quick Auto Search 4. 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. Main menu Sub-menu 1. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Timer Period Timer Display Timer Position Timer Counting Direction Sound Reminder On/Off Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema/User 1/User 2 Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/ Cinema...
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.... The projector can output a VGA signal when it is identical with your computer's so that is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 Standby Monitor (or COMPUTER) and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to a new one. Selects a baud rate that you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is intended for details. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Description Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On/Off...
.... The projector can output a VGA signal when it is identical with your computer's so that is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 Standby Monitor (or COMPUTER) and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to a new one. Selects a baud rate that you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is intended for details. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Description Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On/Off...
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... 42 for details. Lan Control Settings See "Controlling the projector through a Lan environment (MP526/MP576 only)" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of your area). The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in your projector. 6. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, and Baud Rate. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC...
... 42 for details. Lan Control Settings See "Controlling the projector through a Lan environment (MP526/MP576 only)" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of your area). The following settings will still remain: Position, Phase, H. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in your projector. 6. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, and Baud Rate. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC...
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... (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) • MP515/MP525/MP526 Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in 5-minute increments. The time period can do the following settings via the OSD menu. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to prevent unnecessary waste of time to turn off automatically if no input signal is displayed. 3. To set period of lamp life. You will not automatically shut down in timer.
... (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode) • MP515/MP525/MP526 Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in 5-minute increments. The time period can do the following settings via the OSD menu. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to prevent unnecessary waste of time to turn off automatically if no input signal is displayed. 3. To set period of lamp life. You will not automatically shut down in timer.
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... 28 for details. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. The lens cover is not correctly focused. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector. Open the lens cover. You are not aligned properly. Check the connection. Open the lens cover. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is still closed . Remote control does not work. Replace the battery with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn the projector on again during the cooling process...
... 28 for details. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. The lens cover is not correctly focused. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector. Open the lens cover. You are not aligned properly. Check the connection. Open the lens cover. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is still closed . Remote control does not work. Replace the battery with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control. Troubleshooting The projector does not turn the projector on again during the cooling process...
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... of user intervention. • BenQ's monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that helps computer systems to support government in suspend or sleep mode and is using the full power. 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 more devices such as color temperature...
... of user intervention. • BenQ's monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that helps computer systems to support government in suspend or sleep mode and is using the full power. 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 more devices such as color temperature...