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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 ...sound 41 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu display 41 Controlling the projector through a Lan environment (MP526/ MP576 only 42 Shutting down the projector 45 Menu operation 46 Maintenance 54 Care of the projector 54 Lamp information 55 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 62 Warranty and...
... 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 ...sound 41 2 Table of contents Personalizing the projector menu display 41 Controlling the projector through a Lan environment (MP526/ MP576 only 42 Shutting down the projector 45 Menu operation 46 Maintenance 54 Care of the projector 54 Lamp information 55 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 62 Warranty and...
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... fail if power cuts or surges of information technology equipment. Safety Instructions 1. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. projector lamp is 2. The intense designed to meet the latest standards for remove the lens cap when the future reference. In some heated air...may fluctuate or cut out, it is designed and tested to operate safely within a light beam may damage your projector. Important safety instructions Your projector is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on . 5. Do not look straight at the...
... fail if power cuts or surges of information technology equipment. Safety Instructions 1. Always open the lens shutter or operate your eyes. projector lamp is 2. The intense designed to meet the latest standards for remove the lens cap when the future reference. In some heated air...may fluctuate or cut out, it is designed and tested to operate safely within a light beam may damage your projector. Important safety instructions Your projector is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on . 5. Do not look straight at the...
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...The during operation. Do not stand the projector on the projector or remote control. 11. projector to fall , sustaining serious damage. 45 minutes prior to become heated and of lamps beyond the with any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Do not block the projection...lens 10. To could cause rated lamp life. BLANK on end vertically. Never replace the lamp assembly or any objects as this product on rare temporarily turn off the lamp, press occasions. Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Allow the projector to cool for replacement. 12. ...
...The during operation. Do not stand the projector on the projector or remote control. 11. projector to fall , sustaining serious damage. 45 minutes prior to become heated and of lamps beyond the with any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Do not block the projection...lens 10. To could cause rated lamp life. BLANK on end vertically. Never replace the lamp assembly or any objects as this product on rare temporarily turn off the lamp, press occasions. Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Allow the projector to cool for replacement. 12. ...
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... alarms - Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. - Space that is the lamp which may cause death if you ever undo or remove any of projector. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector in a fire. - voltages inside which has its own removable cover. Do not cover this...
... alarms - Do not attempt to suitably qualified professional service personnel. - Space that is the lamp which may cause death if you ever undo or remove any of projector. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector in a fire. - voltages inside which has its own removable cover. Do not cover this...
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... cause it from the power outlet and call BenQ to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it to have the projector serviced. 17. This product is capable of more than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount doing so may cause...
... cause it from the power outlet and call BenQ to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it to have the projector serviced. 17. This product is capable of more than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount doing so may cause...
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... in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser (MP526 and MP576 only) • Wall color correction allowing projection on ... 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 projection distance. • The...
... in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is normal and expected behavior. The projector offers the following features. • LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser (MP526 and MP576 only) • Wall color correction allowing projection on ... 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 projection distance. • The...
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Remote control with battery Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Projector Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* VGA cable Power cord Pull the tab before using the remote control. RS232 cable 4. If any of ...
Remote control with battery Optional accessories 1. Spare lamp kit 2. Projector Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* VGA cable Power cord Pull the tab before using the remote control. RS232 cable 4. If any of ...
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Lens cover 5. Front IR remote sensor 6 8. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 11. Ceiling mount holes 8 13. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 5 1 2 3 4 Rear/lower side (MP515) 14 15 16 17 19 (MP525/MP525P/MP575) 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Vent (cool air intake) 7. Rear adjuster foot 12... 17 18 19 10 9 12 11 3 13 12 Introduction 9 External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 14. RGB signal output jack 16. Quick-release button 4. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack 17. S-Video input ...
Lens cover 5. Front IR remote sensor 6 8. Kensington anti-theft lock slot 11. Ceiling mount holes 8 13. Projector exterior view Front/upper side 5 1 2 3 4 Rear/lower side (MP515) 14 15 16 17 19 (MP525/MP525P/MP575) 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Vent (cool air intake) 7. Rear adjuster foot 12... 17 18 19 10 9 12 11 3 13 12 Introduction 9 External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 14. RGB signal output jack 16. Quick-release button 4. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack 17. S-Video input ...
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... 3. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. select the desired menu items and to mode and on page 45 make adjustments. Controls and functions Projector For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 6. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on the On...angled projection. (OSD) menu. Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on . "Using the menus" on page 24 projector is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 Toggles the projector between standby keys are used as directional arrows to "Starting ...
... 3. Right/ Activates panel key lock. 5. select the desired menu items and to mode and on page 45 make adjustments. Controls and functions Projector For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 6. AUTO "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on the On...angled projection. (OSD) menu. Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up the projector" on page 23, "Shutting down the projector" on . "Using the menus" on page 24 projector is activated, the #6, #11, and #12 Toggles the projector between standby keys are used as directional arrows to "Starting ...
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...six-digit password. Open the lens cover. The start the projector. If you are prompted for input signals. In the later stage of start-up, a start to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up the projector 1. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper... left corner of the connected equipment on . Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. See "Utilizing the password function...
...six-digit password. Open the lens cover. The start the projector. If you are prompted for input signals. In the later stage of start-up, a start to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up the projector 1. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper... left corner of the connected equipment on . Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. See "Utilizing the password function...
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... 64 for details. Once the image is positioned where you want it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp If the projector is compatible with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will be blank while...
... 64 for details. Once the image is positioned where you want it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp If the projector is compatible with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will be blank while...
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... environmental conditions and usage. Shutting down , and the fans will be displayed prompting you attempt to re-start the projector after the fans stop . To protect the lamp, the projector will be heard. Press II Power a second time. To shorten the cooling time, you don't respond in a...to run for details. 3. Press II Power again to start the projector, the fans will run for details. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will disappear. 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, ...
... environmental conditions and usage. Shutting down , and the fans will be displayed prompting you attempt to re-start the projector after the fans stop . To protect the lamp, the projector will be heard. Press II Power a second time. To shorten the cooling time, you don't respond in a...to run for details. 3. Press II Power again to start the projector, the fans will run for details. • If the projector is a steady orange and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will disappear. 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, ...
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SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Projector Position Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu Settings Menu Display Time.../Off Sleep Timer Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone... On/Off Standby Monitor Out On/Off Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/...
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Projector Position Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu Settings Menu Display Time.../Off Sleep Timer Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ Quick Cooling On/Off High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone... On/Off Standby Monitor Out On/Off Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/...
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... at least one valid signal. INFORMATION Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Control By DHCP Projector IP Lan Control Address Settings Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Reset All Settings FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current ...System Status On/Off CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 RS232/RJ45 On/Off • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 48 Operation SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. Main menu Sub-menu Options 5.
... at least one valid signal. INFORMATION Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Control By DHCP Projector IP Lan Control Address Settings Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Reset All Settings FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Current ...System Status On/Off CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 RS232/RJ45 On/Off • Source • Picture Mode • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 48 Operation SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 6. Main menu Sub-menu Options 5.
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... Monitor (or COMPUTER) and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to make the connection. 5. The projector can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Power On Lock See "Utilizing the password function" on page 19 Out for details. .... This function is intended for details on how the total lamp hour is free from distortion. 52 Operation Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Settings See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 27 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 41 for details. Change Password...
... Monitor (or COMPUTER) and MONITOR OUT jacks are correctly connected to make the connection. 5. The projector can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector's firmware. Power On Lock See "Utilizing the password function" on page 19 Out for details. .... This function is intended for details on how the total lamp hour is free from distortion. 52 Operation Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Settings See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 27 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 41 for details. Change Password...
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..., CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in the PICTURE menu. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, and Baud Rate. Source Shows the current signal source. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Description Closed... captioning mode. Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captions. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in your projector. 6. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. 5. Reset All Settings FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Returns...
..., CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in the PICTURE menu. Size, User 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, and Baud Rate. Source Shows the current signal source. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Description Closed... captioning mode. Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captions. Current System Status Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in your projector. 6. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. 5. Reset All Settings FAQ-Image and Installation FAQ-Features and Service Returns...
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... on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. • If there is to keep the lens and case clean. Cleaning the projector case Before you need to "Specifications" on page 45 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft...; Make sure the temperature and humidity of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as described in damage to store the projector for the projector. Maintenance Care of the projector except the lamp. The only thing you need to the...
... on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. • If there is to keep the lens and case clean. Cleaning the projector case Before you need to "Specifications" on page 45 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft...; Make sure the temperature and humidity of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as described in damage to store the projector for the projector. Maintenance Care of the projector except the lamp. The only thing you need to the...
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... used in normal mode) • MP515/MP525/MP526 Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in darker projected pictures. You can do the following settings via the OSD menu. The projector will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information appearing on the menu. ...MP525P/MP575/MP576) or 2000-3000 (for the MP515/MP525/MP526) hours with proper usage. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is detected after a set from 5 to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. Setting the projector in a certain time period. Maintenance 55 Setting Auto...
... used in normal mode) • MP515/MP525/MP526 Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in darker projected pictures. You can do the following settings via the OSD menu. The projector will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information appearing on the menu. ...MP525P/MP575/MP576) or 2000-3000 (for the MP515/MP525/MP526) hours with proper usage. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is detected after a set from 5 to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. Setting the projector in a certain time period. Maintenance 55 Setting Auto...
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... Lamp Lamp > 2500 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK The lamp has been in operation equivalent to change the lamp. If the lamp is a consumable item. Status Message The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3000 hours. If the projector is normally run with use. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp > 2950 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK The lamp...
... Lamp Lamp > 2500 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK The lamp has been in operation equivalent to change the lamp. If the lamp is a consumable item. Status Message The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3000 hours. If the projector is normally run with use. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp > 2950 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK The lamp...
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... quality by clearing a flat open area on your fingers between the lamp and the projector. Turn the projector over. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Then loosen the screws on the desk for at...lamp compartment when the lamp is removed. • This lamp contains mercury. Replacing the lamp • Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage 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...
... quality by clearing a flat open area on your fingers between the lamp and the projector. Turn the projector over. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Then loosen the screws on the desk for at...lamp compartment when the lamp is removed. • This lamp contains mercury. Replacing the lamp • Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage 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...