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Table of contents
Important safety Personalizing the projector menu
display ...................................................41
instructions .........................3 Controlling the projector
Introduction........................7 through a Lan environment (MP526/
MP576 only).........................................42
Projector features .................................. 7 Shutting down the projector ...............45
Shipping contents.................................. 8 Menu operation ...................................46
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10 Maintenance......................54
Care of the projector............................54
Positioning your
Lamp information................................55
projector............................14
Choosing a location............................. 14
Troubleshooting ...............61
Obtaining a preferred projected Specifications ....................62
image size ............................................. 15
2 Table of contents
Safety Instructions
1. Please read this manual before you 4. Always open the lens shutter or
operate your projector. Save it for remove the lens cap when the
future reference. projector lamp is on.
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0m
(0 feet)
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
Introduction 7
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those
illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for
detailed information.
Optional accessories
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. RS232 cable
4. Soft carry case
8 Introduction
14 15 16 17 19
(MP526/MP576)
14
15 16 17 18 19
10
9
11
12 3 13 12
Introduction 9
1
6. Left/
2 8
Starts the FAQ function.
9
3 "Utilizing FAQ function" on page 39
4 10 7. BLANK
11 Used to hide the screen picture.
5 12 "Hiding the image" on page 38
13
6 8. TEMPerature warning light
14
7
11
Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.
1. Focus ring "Indicators" on page 60
Adjusts the focus of the projected 9. LAMP indicator light
image. Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights
"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" up or flashes when the lamp has
on page 25 developed a problem.
2. Zoom ring "Indicators" on page 60
Adjusts the size of the image. 10. AUTO
"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" Automatically determines the best
on page 25
picture timings for the displayed
3. POWER indicator light image.
Lights up or flashes when the "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24
projector is under operation. 11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
"Indicators" on page 60
Down)
4. Menu/Exit Manually corrects distorted images
Turns on the On-Screen Display resulting from an angled projection.
(OSD) menu. Goes back to previous "Correcting keystone" on page 25
OSD menu, exits and saves menu
12. Right/
settings.
"Using the menus" on page 26 Activates panel key lock.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
5. I
I
Power menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12
Toggles the projector between standby keys are used as directional arrows to
mode and on. select the desired menu items and to
"Starting up the projector" on page 23, make adjustments.
"Shutting down the projector" on page
"Locking control keys" on page 40,
45
"Using the menus" on page 26
10 Introduction
Introduction 11
7 7. Menu/Exit
1
8 Turns on the On-Screen Display
2 9 (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous
3 10
OSD menu, exits and saves menu
settings.
4 11 "Using the menus" on page 26
5 12 8. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
8
Down)
13
6 Manually corrects distorted images
14 resulting from an angled projection.
"Correcting keystone" on page 25
15
9. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
1. I
I
Power picture timings for the displayed
Toggles the projector between standby image.
mode and on. "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24
"Starting up the projector" on page 23,
"Shutting down the projector" on page 10. Right/
45 Activates panel key lock.
2. Freeze When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Freezes the projected image. menu is activated, the #3, #8, and #10
"Freezing the image" on page 39 keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
3. Left/ make adjustments.
Starts the FAQ function. "Locking control keys" on page 40,
"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 39 "Using the menus" on page 26
4. BLANK 11. SOURCE
Used to hide the screen picture. Displays the source selection bar.
"Hiding the image" on page 38 "Switching input signal" on page 30
5. Digital Zoom (+, -) 12. Mode/Enter
Magnifies or reduces the projected Selects an available picture setup
picture size. mode.
"Magnifying and searching for details" Activates the selected On-Screen
on page 31 Display (OSD) menu item.
6. Volume +/- "Selecting a picture mode" on page 33
Adjusts the sound level.
"Adjusting the sound" on page 41
12 Introduction
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
Introduction 13
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector
suspended upside-down from the ceiling
in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling
4. Rear Table
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount
Select this location with the projector
your projector on the ceiling.
placed near the floor behind the screen.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP:
Note that a special rear projection screen
Basic > Projector Position menu after you
is required.
turn the projector on.
Set Rear Table 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
select. 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 your equipment.
Darkened bar
(12.5% height)
Darkened bar
(12.5% height)
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and
positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of
the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting
onto angled surfaces).
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it
projects at a slightly downward angle.
You can see from the diagrams on page 17, that this type of projection causes the
bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of
the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly
proportional to the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining
the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the
perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance),
and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen
(offset).
Center of lens
<H>
<W>
Vertical offset
Projection distance
(VGA) (DVI)
1 2 1 6 3 6 4 5
or
6
Speakers
(MP525/MP575)
(MP526/MP576)
(MP515)
18 Connection
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen,
you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external
monitor following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on
page 19.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to
the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector.
• The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER
or COMPUTER 1 jack.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make
sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced
menu. See "Standby Monitor Out" on page 52 for details.
Connection 19
Terminal
Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality
name
"Connecting a Component
Component
Video source device" on page Best
Video
21
S-Video Good
"Connecting an S-Video/
composite Video source
device" on page 22
Video Normal
Connecting audio
The projector has one built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in
home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is
mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker.
If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio
output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio
projector. The audio connections illustrated on page 18 are provided for informational
purposes only. You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound
system available, or if audio is not required.
20 Connection
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and
operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Connection 21
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and
operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
22 Connection
Operation 23
24 Operation
Operation 25
26 Operation
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock has been activated, the projector
cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings
menu. Press Mode/Enter. The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing / .
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , INPUT NEW PASSWORD
, , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3,
4). According to the password you desire to set,
press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the
password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the
new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns Clear
Operation 27
28 Operation
Operation 29
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display
picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution.
Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the "aspect ratio"
setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting
the aspect ratio" on page 31 for details.
30 Operation
Operation 31
4:3 picture
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
32 Operation
Operation 33
34 Operation
Operation 35
36 Operation
4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / .
5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting
direction by pressing / .
Selection Description
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.
6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound
reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at
the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced
when the timer is up.
7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and
press Mode/Enter.
8. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter on the
projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On!”
displaying on the screen. The timer start counting at the time the timer is on.
Operation 37
38 Operation
Operation 39
• If you press II Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the
projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
40 Operation
Operation 41
42 Operation
2. The remote network operation page opens. This page allows you to operate the
projector as if you were using the remote control or control panel on the projector.
ii i
• ( ) • ( )
Activates the selected On-Screen
• Enter
Display (OSD) menu item.
ii To switch input source, click on your desired signal.
The source list varies according to the connectors available on the
projector. ''Video 1'' stands for the Video signal; ''S-Video 1'' stands for
the S-Video signal.
Operation 43
i iii
ii iv
i. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge
of it.
ii. You can adjust the Lan Control Settings.
iii. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been
password-protected.
iv. Once set, access to the tools page has been password-protected.
After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved in the
projector.
v. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page.
The info page displays the information and status of this projector.
Press Exit to
go back to the
remote network
operation page.
44 Operation
Operation 45
46 Operation
Language
Operation 47
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.
The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 49-53, are for reference only.
They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the
products.
48 Operation
Wall Color Corrects the projected picture's color when the projection
surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 33 for
(Off) details.
Aspect Ratio There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio
depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the
(Auto) aspect ratio" on page 31 for details.
Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting
(0) keystone" on page 25 for details.
Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected
1. DISPLAY menu
image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the
Position lower position of the page change with every key press you
(0) made until they reach their maximum or minimum.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog
RGB) is selected.
Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image
distortion.
Phase
This function is only available when a
PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
H. Size
(0) This function is only available when a PC signal (analog
RGB) is selected.
Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and
(1.0X) searching for details" on page 31 for details.
Picture Mode Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize
your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See
(Presentation) "Selecting a picture mode" on page 33 for details.
2. PICTURE menu
Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image
Reference Mode quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections
(Dynamic) listed on the same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2
mode" on page 34 for details.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness"
(50) on page 34 for details.
Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the
(0) image. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 34 for details.
Operation 49
Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See
Tint "Adjusting Tint" on page 34 for details.
(0) This function is only available when a Video or S-Video
2. PICTURE menu
Brilliant Color
See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 35 for details.
(On)
3D Color
See "3D Color Management" on page 35 for details.
Management
Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.
3. SOURCE menu
Quick Auto
Search See "Switching input signal" on page 30 for details.
(On)
Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
( ) See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.
50 Operation
Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except II Power on
(Off) the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking
control keys" on page 40 for details.
Sleep Timer Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value
(Disable) between 30 minutes and 12 hours.
Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during
projector start-up. The following options are available: BenQ
(BenQ logo) logo, Black screen or Blue screen.
Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On
Quick Cooling enables the function and projector cooling time will be
5. SYSTEM SETUP:
Advanced menu
High Altitude
A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in
Mode a high altitude environment" on page 40 for details.
(Off)
Operation 51
Mute (Off)
Volume (5)
Audio Settings
Power On/Off Ring Tone (On)
See "Adjusting the sound" on page 41 for details.
Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a
VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1
Standby Monitor (or COMPUTER) and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly
Out connected to devices. See "Connecting a monitor" on page 19
(Off)
for how to make the connection.
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu
52 Operation
FAQ-Image and
Installation
Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter.
FAQ-Features
and Service
6. INFORMATION menu
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Picture Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Current System Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Status Color System
Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Firmware Version
Shows the firmware version of your projector.
Operation 53
54 Maintenance
Maintenance 55
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual on-screen
instructions to prepare and replace the lamp.
Status Message
The lamp has been in operation equivalent to Notice
2500 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal
performance. If the projector is normally run with Order Replacement Lamp
Economic selected (see "Getting to know the lamp Lamp > 2500 Hours
hour" on page 55), you may continue to operate
the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com
appears. OK
OK
The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is Lamp usage time exceeded
normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com
OK
56 Maintenance
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching
the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose
of this lamp in a proper manner.
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a
qualified projector lamp for lamp replacement.
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. If the lamp
is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has
cooled.
2. Protect the projector's surface by clearing a
flat open area on your desk and placing a
soft item on the desk for padding.
3. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the
screws on the lamp cover.
Maintenance 57
58 Maintenance
Maintenance 59
Power events
Orange Off Off Stand-by mode.
Green
Flashing
Off Off Powering up.
Green Off Off Normal operation.
• The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it
was abnormally shut down without the normal
cooling down process.
Orange • The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the
Off Off
Flashing power is turned off.
• The projector has shut down automatically. If you try
to re-start the projector, it will shut down again.
Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Lamp events
Orange
The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to
Flashing
Off Red re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please
contact your dealer for assistance.
1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
Off Off Red
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off
Off Red Red
Off Red Green
Off Red Orange
Red Red Red
Red Red Green
Red Red Orange The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to
Green Red Red re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please
Green Red Green contact your dealer for assistance.
Green Red Orange
Orange Red Red
Orange Red Green
Orange Red Orange
Off Green Red
Off Green Green
60 Maintenance
No picture
Cause Remedy
The video source is not turned on or Turn the video source on and check that the
connected correctly. signal cable is connected correctly.
The projector is not correctly connected
Check the connection.
to the input signal device.
The input signal has not been correctly Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE
selected. key on the projector or remote control.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
Blurred image
Cause Remedy
The projection lens is not correctly
Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring.
focused.
The projector and the screen are not Adjust the projection angle and direction as well
aligned properly. as the height of the projector if necessary.
The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.
Troubleshooting 61
Optical Control
Resolution RS-232 serial control
(MP525/MP526/MP575/MP576) 9 pin x 1
1024 x 768 XGA Lan control
(MP515) (MP526/MP576)
800 x 600 SVGA RJ45 x 1
Display system IR receiver x 1
1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number Input terminals
F = 2.6 to 2.8, f = 21.13 to 23 mm Computer input
Lamp RGB input
(MP575/MP576) (MP515)
210 W lamp D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2
(MP525/MP526/MP575/MP576)
(MP515/MP525/MP526) D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
220 W lamp
Video signal input
S-VIDEO
Electrical
Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
Power supply VIDEO
AC100–240V, 2.9 A, RCA jack x 1
50-60 Hz (Automatic) SD/HDTV signal input
Power consumption Analog - Component RCA jack x 3
315 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby) (through RGB input)
Audio signal input
Mechanical Audio in
Weight PC audio jack x 1
5.07 lbs (2.3 Kg)
Environmental Requirements
Output terminals Operating temperature
RGB output 0°C–40°C at sea level
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Operating relative humidity
Speaker 10%–90% (without condensation)
(Stereo) 2 watt x 1 Operating altitude
Audio signal output 0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
PC audio jack x 1 1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with
High Altitude Mode on)
62 Specifications
255
217
110
60.23 66
36.69
Ceiling mount screws:
M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm)
67.00
119.00
Unit: mm
189.00
100.00
69.41 84.00
50.00
82.50
116.00
82.50
PUSH
61.00
127.12 111.41 107.28
255.25
218.69
Specifications 63
64 Specifications
Specifications 65
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EEC statement
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for
EMC (Electronic Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
WEEE directive
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in
the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can
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recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information
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Regulation statements 67
68 Regulation statements