Offering lower TCO and optimized projection through dynamic power saving, uncompromised brightness, exquisite picture quality and optimized lamp life –SmartEcoTechnology has perfected what a DLP projector can do. With this innovation, schools and corporates are able to save up to 70% of lamp power consumption and lower maintenance costs through dynamic power saving features while bringing an ultra-vivid viewing experience into every presentation.
The SmartEco Mode, which cleverly adjusts the lamp power to maximize power saving by delivering the best contrast and brightness performance using only as much light as needed.
Normal Mode
296W Projector Power Consumption by Average
SmartEco Mode
Enhanced Details in Darkened Scenes
163W Projector Power Consumption by Average
The Eco Blank mode allows teachers to blank the projection screen whenever they need to direct their students’ focus back on them – or simply when the projector is not in use. When activated, this special feature dims the lamp power automatically, lowering the total power consumption by 70%.
Full Power On
100% Lamp Power
Attention on the Projection Screen
Eco Blank Mode On
30% Lamp Power at the Lowest
Attention on the Class Instructor
The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp.
Source Detected
100% Lamp Power
No Source Detected
30% Lamp Power
When inactive, the MX520 keeps power consumption to a minimum with <0.5W standby power, achieving what was once a challenge for earlier projector models. This technological advancement in energy saving certainly helps extend the projector lamp life and lower energy costs.
The MX520 offers an optimized lamp life of up to 6500 hours*, which is twice the lamp life expectancy of an average projector lamp. This helps lower the number of lamp changes and keep maintenance to a minimum.
*Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage.
Featuring a filter-free design, the MX520 requires no filter cleaning or filter replacements, which virtually reduces the labor cost as well as the budget for filter maintenance.
BenQ projectors are standard-equipped with DLP Link™-supported 3D projection to offer the same amazing 3D effects seen in 3D movies. The 3D formats supported by the MX520 are 3D field-sequential, 3D frame packing, 3D top-and-bottom and 3D side-by-side. Furthermore, this incredible projector can be connected to a Blu-ray DVD player for even more stunning visual quality.
Source / format | 3D Field Sequential | 3D Frame Packing | 3D Top Bottom | 3D Side by Side |
D SUB-PC | V | V | V | |
HDMI-PC | V | V | V | |
HDMI-Video | V | V | V | V |
S-video | V | |||
Video | V |
Cooling time itself has been reduced by over 60%, saving your time and minimizing the risk of heat damage to sensitive internal components.
The Auto Power Off feature allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time so no power is wasted.
The Signal Power On feature turns on your projector automatically once input signal is detected for added convenience.
This convenient feature turns on the projector wheneverit is connected to a power source, saving teachers time and hassle.
The Instant Restart feature gives teachers a 90-second window period to turn the projector back on immediately when it has been switched off by accident – no waiting necessary.
Model | MX520 |
Projection System | DLP |
Native Resolution | XGA (1024 x 768) |
Brightness* (ANSI Lumens) | 3000 |
Contrast Ratio | 13000:1 |
Display Color | 1.07 Billion Colors |
Lens | F2.56-2.8, f=21-23.1mm |
Aspect Ratio | Native 4:3 (5 aspect ratio selectable) |
Throw Ratio | 1.86-2.04 ( 53"@ 2m ) |
Image Size (Diagonal) | 36"-300" |
Zoom Ratio | 1.1:1 |
Lamp Type | 210W |
Lamp Mode (Normal/Economic/SmartEco/LampSave/LumenCare)* | 4500/6000/6500/NA/NA hours |
Keystone Adjustment | 1D, Vertical ± 40 degrees |
Projection Offset | 120% ±5% |
Resolution Support | VGA(640 x 480) to UXGA(1600 x 1200) |
Horizontal Frequency | 15-102KHz |
Vertical Scan Rate | 23-120Hz |
Interface | Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2(Share with component) Monitor out (D-sub 15pin) x 1 Composite Video in (RCA) x 1 S-Video in (Mini DIN 4pin) x 1 HDMI x1 Audio in (Mini Jack) x 1 Audio in (L/R) x1 Audio out (Mini Jack) x 1 Speaker 2W x 1 USB (Type mini B) x1 (Download & page/down) RS232 (DB-9pin) x 1 IR Receiver x1 (Front) |
Dimensions (W x H x D mm) | 287.3 x 114.4 x 232.6 |
HDTV Compatibility | 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
Video Compatibility | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
Weight | 2.4kg (5.28lbs) |
Audible Noise (Normal/Economic Mode) | 33/28 dBA |
Power Supply | AC100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 293W(typical), Standby<0.5W |
On-Screen Display Languages | Arabic/Bulgarian/ Croatian/ Czech/ Danish/ Dutch/ English/ Finnish/ French/ German/ Greek/ Hindi/ Hungarian/ Italian/ Indonesian/ Japanese/ Korean/ Norwegian/ Polish/ Portuguese/ Romanian/ Russian/ Simplified Chinese/Spanish/ Swedish/ Turkish/ Thai/ Traditional Chinese (28 Languages) |
Picture Modes | Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)/User 1/User 2 |