BenQ MP524 User manual

Welcome
MP524
Digital Projector
User Manual

Table of contents2
Table of contents
Important safety
instructions .........................3
Introduction........................7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents.................................. 8
Projector exterior view.......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your projector14
Choosing a location............................. 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image
size........................................................ 15
Connection .......................18
Connecting a computer or monitor... 19
Operation ..........................20
Starting up the projector..................... 20
Adjusting the projected image ............ 21
Using the menus.................................. 23
Securing the projector......................... 24
Magnifying and searching for details . 27
Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 27
Optimizing the image.......................... 29
Setting the presentation timer ............ 33
Hiding the image ................................. 34
Freezing the image............................... 35
Utilizing FAQ function ....................... 35
Operating in a high altitude
environment ........................................ 36
Locking control keys ........................... 36
Personalizing the projector menu
display .................................................. 37
Shutting down the projector............... 37
Menu operation ...................................38
Maintenance......................45
Care of the projector............................45
Lamp information................................46
Troubleshooting ...............52
Specifications ....................53
Warranty and Copyright
information.......................57

Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your 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. The intense
light beam may damage your eyes.
3. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
4. Always open the lens shutter or
remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.
5. In some countries, the line voltage is
NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
mains voltage between 100 to 240
volts AC, but could fail if power cuts
or surges of 10 volts occur. In areas
where the mains voltage may
fluctuate or cut out, it is
recommended that you connect your
projector through a power stabilizer,
surge protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).
6. When the projector is under
operation, you may sense some
heated air and odor from its
ventilation grill. It is a normal
phenomenon and not a product
defect.

Important safety instructions4
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. Do not block the projection lens
with any objects as this could cause
the objects to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire. To
temporarily turn off the lamp, press
BLANK on the projector or remote
control.
8. The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for approximately
45 minutes prior to removing the
lamp assembly for replacement.
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or
any electronic components unless
the projector is unplugged.
10. 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.
11. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
12. Do not stand the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the
projector to fall over, causing injury
or resulting in damage to the
projector.

Important safety instructions 5
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not attempt to disassemble this
projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may cause death
if you should come into contact with
live parts. The only user serviceable
part is the lamp which has its own
removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any other covers.
Refer servicing only to suitably
qualified professional service
personnel.
14. Do not block the ventilation holes.
- Do not place this projector on a
blanket, 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.
If the ventilation holes are seriously
obstructed, overheating inside the
projector may result in a fire.
15. Do not place this projector in any of
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or
confined. Allow at least 50 cm
clearance from walls and free flow of
air around the projector.
- Locations where temperatures may
become excessively high, such as the
inside of a car with all windows
rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity,
dust, or cigarette smoke may
contaminate optical components,
shorten the projector's life span and
darken the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient
temperature above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are
higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Always place the projector on a level,
horizontal surface during operation.
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of
more than 10 degrees left to right,
nor at angle of more than 15 degrees
front to back. Using the projector
when it is not fully horizontal may
cause a malfunction of, or damage
to, the lamp.
17. 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.
18. 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 outlet
and call BenQ to have the projector
serviced.
19. This product is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation.
Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for
mounting the projector and ensure it
is securely installed.

Introduction 7
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.
• 3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic
way by presenting the depth of the images
• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors
• 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 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
• Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode
• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient
lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly
proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

Introduction8
Shipping contents
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.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for
detailed information.
Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Optional accessories
Projector Quick start
guide
User manual CD
VGA cable Power cord Remote control with battery
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
3. RS232 cable
4. Soft carry case

Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See "Controls and functions" on
page 10 for details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Quick-release button
4. Lens cover
5. Focus ring and Zoom ring
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Projection lens
9. AC power cord inlet
10. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
11. Rear adjuster foot
12. Ceiling mount holes
13. Lamp cover
14. RS232 control port
15. RGB signal output jack
16. RGB (PC)/Component Video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
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Front/upper side
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Rear/lower side
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Introduction10
Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected
image.
"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"
on page 22
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
"Fine-tuning the image size and clarity"
on page 22
3. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the
projector is under operation.
"Indicators" on page 51
4. Menu/Exit
Turns on the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu. Goes back to previous
OSD menu, exits and saves menu
settings.
"Using the menus" on page 23
5. Power
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.
"Starting up the projector" on page 20,
"Shutting down the projector" on page
37
6. Left/
Starts the FAQ function.
"Utilizing FAQ function" on page 35
7. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
"Hiding the image" on page 34
8. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.
"Indicators" on page 51
9. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights
up or flashes when the lamp has
developed a problem.
"Indicators" on page 51
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed
image.
"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 21
11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
"Correcting keystone" on page 22
12. Right/
Activates panel key lock.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #6, #11, and #12
keys are used as directional arrows to
select the desired menu items and to
make adjustments.
"Locking control keys" on page 36,
"Using the menus" on page 23
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