Switching Input Signal; Adjusting The Projected Picture - BenQ Mainstream MP510 User Manual

Switching input signal

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only
display one at a time.
To cycle through the available input signals:
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or the
remote control to display a source
selection bar. If there has been a signal
selected, press SOURCE twice. The
first button press displays the current
source information and the second
displays the source selection bar.
2. You can manually press SOURCE repeatedly until your desired signal is selected or let
the projector automatically search for the available signal.
Once detected, the selected source information will display at the lower right corner of
the screen for 3 seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, you
can press the button again to search for another signal.
Be sure the Source Scan function in the
projector to automatically search the signals. See
To prevent unnecessary waste of lamp time, you can activate the Auto Off function to turn
off the projector automatically when there is no signal detected after a period of time. To set
the Auto Off time, go to the
to set a time from 5 to 20 minutes in 5-minute increments.
The brightness level of the projected picture will change accordingly when you switch
between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static pictures
are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving pictures (movies).
The input type affects the options available for the Picture Mode. See
mode" on page 27

Adjusting the projected picture

Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with one quick-release
adjuster foot and one rear adjuster foot. These
adjusters change the picture height and projection
angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster
button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will
drop into position and be locked.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The
strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
24 Operation
Source Selection
D-Sub/Comp.
Video
S-Video
Advanced > Auto Off menu and press
for details.
Advanced menu is activated if you want the
"Source Scan" on page 38
"Selecting a picture
for details
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