MP511+ Digital Projector Mainstream Series User Manual Welcome
Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 5 Introduction ............................................................... 9 Projector features .................................................................9 Shipping contents ...............................................................10 Standard accessories ..................................................................................... 10 Optional accessories .............................................
Correcting keystone...................................................................................... 29 Magnifying and searching for details on the projected picture .................................................... 29 Selecting the aspect ratio ................................................... 30 Optimizing the image......................................................... 31 Selecting a picture mode .............................................................................
Projector specifications ......................................................57 Timing chart........................................................................58 Warranty and Copyright information .................... 59 Regulation statements..............................................
Important safety instructions Your BenQ 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) 7. 6 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) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, following environments. 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) 16. 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. 17. 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. 18.
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. • • Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process.
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video equipment. 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.
Projector exterior view Front/upper side 1. 1 2 6 7 3 8 4 9 5 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 12 for details.) Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Quick-release button Lens cap Focus ring Kensington anti-theft lock slot Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor Rear side See "Connection" on page 20 for details. 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 10 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Controls and functions Projector 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12 2 3 8 9 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 8 6. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 28 for details. Temperature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page 54 for details. 7. Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 54 for details. Power Toggles the projector on or off.
10. 11. 12. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 28 for details. Right/Panel Key Lock Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 36 for details. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #8 and #11 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 42 for details.
Remote control 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 11 7 8. 12 5 13 9. 1. Power Toggles the projector on or off. See "Start up" on page 24 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 38 for details. 2. 10. Freeze Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 36 for details. 3. Left/ Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing 11. FAQ function" on page 37 for details. BLANK Used to hide the screen image. To restore the image, press any button on the projector or remote control.
Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should be from 1 to 8 meters. Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. 2. 3. 4. Table in front of screen; Ceiling in front of screen; Table at rear of screen; Ceiling at rear of screen. 1. Front Table Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The native resolution of the projector is 800 x 600 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspect ratio (expressed as 4:3). 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 "Recommended projection distance from screen in mm". This is the projection distance. 3.
4:3 Screen Diagonal Screen Center of lens Offset Projection distance 4:3 Screen Diagonal Feet Inches mm 2.5 3 30 36 4 48 5 6 60 72 7 8 84 96 9 108 10 120 12 144 15 180 16.
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 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • 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 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.
Connecting an S-Video or a composite 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.
Operation Start up 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 on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. The power cable used in the illustration may look different to the power cable type used in your region. Use only the power cable as supplied with the projector, and which is suitable for your region. 2. Remove the lens cover.
Utilizing the power-on lock 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 42. WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Entering the password recall procedure 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 with the 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. Please decide if you want to activate the quick auto search function by performing the following steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. • • • Press MENU/Exit on the projector or remote control to turn on the OSD menu. Go to SOURCE > Quick Auto Search menu. Press Left or Right on the projector or remote control to select On or Off. Press MENU/Exit to exit and save the settings.
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. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
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. 1. Press or on the control panel of the projector or remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image.
• Using the OSD menu Press MENU/Exit and then press 1. Left or Right until the Display menu is highlighted. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press Down to highlight Digital Zoom. Press MODE/Enter and press Up to magnify the picture to a desired size. Press MODE/Enter to activate the Pan functionality. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
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 source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. • • Press MODE/Enter on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the Picture > Picture Mode menu and press mode.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press Left/ Right to select User 1 Mode or User 2 Mode. Press Down to highlight Reference Mode. Press Left/ Right to select an picture mode that is closest to your need. Press Down to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with Left/ Right. See "Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/Enter to store the settings. The confirmation message 'Setting Saved' displays.
1. 2. 3. 4. T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. T2: Makes images appear bluish white. T3: Maintains normal colorings for white. T4: Makes images appear reddish white. *About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”.
6. 7. 8. 9. If you select Red and set its value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Press d to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing eLeft orfRight. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
4. 5. Press Down to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing Left/ Right. Upper left lower left upper right lower right Press Down to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing Left/ Right. Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time. Count down Decrease from the preset time to 0. 6. Press Down and press Left/ Right to select On. Press MODE/Enter to confirm. 7. A confirmation message displays.
You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically. Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Utilizing FAQ function The Information menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information. 1. To enter the Information menu, press Left/ on the remote control. 2. Press Up or Down to select FAQ-Image and Installation or FAQ-Features and Service. 3. Press MODE/Enter. 4. Press Up or Down to select the a problem and press MODE/Enter for possible solutions. 5. Press MENU/Exit to exit the OSD.
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 button press. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use Left/ Right to select a suitable time.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu DISPLAY Sub-menu Options Wall Color Off/Light yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9 Keystone Position Phase H.
Timer period Presentation Timer 1~240 minutes Timer display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never Timer position Bottom-right/Top-right/Bottomleft/Top-left Timer counting direction Count down/Count up On/Off SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Language Projector Position Front table/Rear table/Rear ceiling/Front ceiling Auto Power Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Blank Timer Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Panel Key Lock On/Off Timer Controller Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 h
FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current System Status Information • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour Note that 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.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different OSD menu languages. See "System setup: Basic menu" on page 45 for details. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Highlight Sub-menu Current input signal DISPLAY Disable Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Auto Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom ENTER Status 50 50 S-VIDEO MENU Exit Press MENU/Exit to the previous page or to exit.
Display menu FUNCTION (default setting/ value) DESCRIPTION (default setting/value) Wall Color (Off) Correct the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. (Auto) Keystone (0) Position (0) Phase (depends on the selected input source) H. Size See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 30 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image.
Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / DESCRIPTION value) Picture Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture (PC: Dynamic; mode" on page 31 for details.
Source menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. (On) System setup: Basic menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 34 for details. Timer period (15 min.) Sets a preferred length of time for presentation.
Auto Power Off (Disable) Blank Timer (Disable) Timer Controller This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. Press Left/ Right on the projector or remote control to set the duration before the projector is turned off. The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.
Lamp mode (Normal) Toggles the projector lamp between Normal and Economic modes. Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images. Lamp Settings Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature. See "Calculation of lamp hour" on page 50 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated.
Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FAQ-Image and Installation Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter. FAQ-Features and Service Source Shows the current signal source. Picture mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
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 Calculation of 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) + 3/2 (hours used in normal mode) See "Lamp mode (Normal)" on page 47 for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 2/3 of that in normal mode.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Notice Lamp-usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to User's manual) Then reset lamp timer OK Replacing the 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.
4. Remove the lamp cords from the slots. 5. Disconnect the lamp connector by pushing it against the projector while pulling it up. 6. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. 7. 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. 11. Connect the lamp connector to the projector. Place the lamp cords back to the slots. 12. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 13. 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 screw. 14. Restart the projector.
Indicators Illustration • Blank -: Light OFF • : Light flashing • : Light ON Light • • O: Orange light R: Red light • G: Green light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events O O O The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. O - - Stand-by mode. G - - Powering up. G - - Normal operation. 1. O - - O - - The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or 2.
Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Thermal events - R - - R R - R G R O R R R R R G R R O G R R G R G G R O O R R O R G O R O - G R - G G The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
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 MP511+ Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 800 x 600 SVGA 1-CHIP DMD F=2.57 (fixed) 180 W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100–240V, 2.9A, 50–60 Hz (Automatic) 260 W (Max) Mechanical Weight 5.8 lbs (2.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 47.77 49.65 63.981 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.09 59.96 60.020 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 28.3221 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 80.768 83.458 108.
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.
