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1. Vertical Horizontal Pixel Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency Hz kHz MHz VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640300 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA_56 56 25 35 156 36 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 800 x 600 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 000 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 P XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 924 168 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 4 BenQ 024 x 576 Notebook timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 en 64 995 41 467 51 419 Notebook_timing 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 176 79 5 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 1280 x 800 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 000 12680 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85 005 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 5 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60 59 954 65 29 146 25 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722
2. Magenta 5 Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic 6 Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt P gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Operation 29 30 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing 4 gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute
3. Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Status Sub menu Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync Press MENU 3D Sync Invert Disable EXIT to the Teaching Template previous Highlight TEN i aaa Current input signal 2 Analog RGB i The following example describes how to set the OSD language 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or 3 Press W to highlight Language remote control to turn the OSD menu on and press p gt to select a preferred language he EAP ETUP Basi M Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase Presentation Timer Language English 1 Projector Position Front Table Menu Settings Operation Settings m H Size Digital Zoom ap 3D Sync em 3D Sync Invert Disable amp Teaching Template Remote Receiver Front Top Panel Key Lock off Background Color BenQ Splash Screen 3 MyScreen 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the SETUP Basic menu projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes Language English the OSD menu Projector Position Front Table Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Front Top Panel Key Lock off Background Color BenQ Splash Screen ma MyScreen 20 Operation Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to p
4. only for details MX501 In th likel t that th turi tion fails ch n the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your MX501 NV CF target picture High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 32 for details Mode Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 33 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 45 for details Reset lamp timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 49 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 45 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details Change Security Settings Power On Lock Splash Screen Lock See Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details Operation 41 nus p 5u ApV dNLAS WILSAS S Function Description Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can Baud Rate connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern It hel
5. 4 To leave the menu press MENU EXIT You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Maintenance 45 46 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp
6. For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments e e O D O 4 3 picture O Q G Q Q Q 16 9 picture 5 This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration Oo O O O O ane 16 9 picture 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 10 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 10 aspect as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 10 picture Q O O O GHO Q Operation 25 26 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like some computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration O O O gt 2 O O 4 3 picture O O Operation Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected pictur
7. If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Creating your own startup screen only for MX501 MX501 V In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo Black or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source To create your own startup screen project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source The rest steps are as follows 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu is highlighted Press W to highlight MyScreen and press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays Press MODE ENTER again The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing the picture Please wait 5 Ifthe action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured picture is saved as MyScreen 6 To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen set MyScreen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change y
8. Ring Tone Lamp Mode Normal Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change 5 Security Password SYSTEM Settings Change Security Power On Lock SETUP Settings Splash Screen Lock Advanced 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 Baudi Rate 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Monitor Out On Off Settings Audio Pass On off Through Reset All Settings Source 6 INFORMATION Current System Status Picture Mode Resolution Color System e Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version 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 Operation 37 Description of each menu Function Description Wall Color Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 27 for details Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 24 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Switching input signal on Keystone page 23 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional a
9. See Adjusting Sharpness on page 28 for details Sharpness 3 This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Ex Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 28 for details Color ee i See Selecting a color temperature on page 28 for details Temperature 3D Color See 3D Color Management on page 29 for details Management Save Settings Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode Operation 39 Function Description o O Quick Aut uic uto Me ide See Switching input signal on page 23 for details m Search is tite pa 3 3 Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 30 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using Language the menus on page 20 for details Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with Position one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 13 for details Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu a wo Setti Menu Position 5 ettings Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Reminder Message Sets the reminder messages on or off a Direct Power On Allows the projector t
10. Template Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes gt only for Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing A W and press lt MX501 lt gt to choose the pattern you need Press MODE ENTER to activate the pattern 3 MX501 V P c nu wu AYNLIId Z Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 27 for details Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality Reference and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the Mode same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 27 for details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 28 for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 28 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 28 for details Color 8 J 8 pag Gr This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 28 for details Tint pap T This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer
11. This function is only available when PC signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 that you need using the zoom ring Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring 18 Operation Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Using the remote control Press _ on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press _ a to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press A Y Press g Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 3 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press _ to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Operation 19 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings C The OSD screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu
12. increments CF ff the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press W to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt P gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time 4 Press W to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt gt Top Left Bottom Left Top Right gt Bottom Right 5 Press Y to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 6 Press Y to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt gt 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 W and press B 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 T
13. is connected Cr The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 16 for details Ifthe 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 Operation Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet Turn on the power outlet switch where fitted Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied Please use the original accessories e g power cord only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 Press POWER on the projector or cd ON on the remote control to start the projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power On Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details CZ If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 s
14. is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It isa normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 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 15 16 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 sp Hi If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 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
15. it is available to you should you ever forget it Password ___ _ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page Press W to highlight Power On Lock and press gt to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Press Y to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt to select Off The Splash Screen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be available for your change ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password CF Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Switching input signa
16. the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp a en D 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 6 Safety Instructions Continued 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 supply s power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector serviced s gt 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for A mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed 20 This apparatus must be earthed A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ
17. the signal detecting process 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 Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations 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 Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected 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 Introduction 7 8 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 C 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 y
18. to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connection 15 The D Sub output only works when an appropriate D Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu See Standby Settings on page 42 for details Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 16 projector and the video source device as described below Terminal name Terminal appearance Picture quality Component Video COMPUTER I COMPUTER 2 AUDIO Better S Video S VIDEO AUDIO Good Video O Normal Connecting audio The projector has two built in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are 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 speakers The built in speaker will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack
19. will operate normally Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp refer to User Manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp benq com CZ XXXX shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Maintenance Replacing the lamp 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 pow
20. with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off When Offis selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a color temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 Cool Makes images appear bluish white 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Operation 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter
21. 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 060 68 680 100 000 Specifications C Supported timing for 3D signal with frame sequential format Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Timing Resolution Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 13 5 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 13 5 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 CF Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Specifications 55 Warranty and Copyright information 56 Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage
22. BenQ MX501 MS500 MX501 V MS500 V Digital Projector User Manual Welcome Table of contents Important safety Instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior vlew 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector13 Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image ET RE UT ER ETES 14 Connection 15 Connecting video source devices 16 Operation 17 Starting up the projector 17 Adjusting the projected image 18 Using the menus 20 Securing the projector 21 Switching input signal 23 Magnifying and searching for details 24 Selecting the aspect ratio 24 Optimizing the image 27 Setting the presentation timer 30 Remote paging operations 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 31 Locking control keys 31 Operating in a high altitude environment 32 Creating your own startup screen only for MX501 MX501 V 32 2 Table of contents Adjusting the sound 33 Shutting down th
23. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular p
24. The POWER indicator light flashes orange the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 40 for details Operation 33 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet C To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details Ifthe projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Direct power off The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off To protect the lamp wait about 10 minutes before re starting the projector When you attempt to re start the projector the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down In such cases press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange 34 Operation Menu
25. UP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on a 3 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on Ss _ 4 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt 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 Positioning your projector 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size For example if you are using an 120 inch screen the recommended projection distance is 4755 mm and the vertical offset is 91mm or 183 mm If your measured projection distance is 6 0 m 6000 mm the closest match in the Distance from screen m
26. V 3 2 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 322 W Max lt 1 W Standby Mechanical Weight 2 4 Kg 5 29 lbs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 1 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 52 Specifications Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver X 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x 1 USB port Mini B x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Dimensions 287 3 mm W x 100 4 mm H x 232 6 mm D Ceiling mount installation 207 6 Ceiling Mount screw M4x8 MaxL 8mm do O Sve GOL 445 95 397 90 364 40 N joua 287 3 Specifications 53 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input 54
27. and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary Color and press 4 B to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press W to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta
28. brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in AN accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org Important safety instructions 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 Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs Brilliant color VIDI to provide truer more vibrant colors in picture Closed captioning to display the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up
29. can make adjustments to these functions by highlighting them and pressing on the projector or remote control Adjusting Brightness The higher the value the brighter the image And the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this ES EEE to set the peak white level after you have previously oan elle EYE adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected a 7 input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images
30. colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 27 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 2 as a starting point and customize the settings 1 Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt P to select User 1 or User 2 4 Press Y to highlight Reference Mode This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode Cr Y P sub menu item 5 Press lt q B to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press Y to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings Operation 27 28 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 is selected Based on your needs you
31. commended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation 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 T o A Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued Te The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 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 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 11 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 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 When the projector
32. ctor on page 33 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case A Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 52 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent Maintenance Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer CF See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu 2 Press Y to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu
33. e s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To use this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press B gt to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press 4 to select a desired mode 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing
34. e projector 33 Direct power off 34 Menu operation ss 35 Maintenance 44 Care of the projector 44 Lamp information 45 Troubleshooting 51 Specifications 52 Projector specifications 52 Dimensions 53 Ceiling mount installation 53 Timing chart 54 Warranty and Copyright information 56 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 if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is on Z WF 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 re
35. econds before energizing the lamp 3 Ifthe projector is activated for the first time MX501 MX501 V select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input MS500 MS500 V signals The current input signal being scanned er displays in the upper left corner ofthe screen If arr the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the Deutsch message No Signal will continue displaying a until an input signal is found Please select language sh You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 23 for details CF ff the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on the background screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 54 for details ress Enter to Confirm Exit to leave or Please select language Portugu s Press Enter to Confirm Exit to leave _ Operation 17 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick relea
36. ected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE 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 focused ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 22 for details Troubleshooting 51 Specifications Projector specifications CF All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution MX501 MX501 V 1024 X 768 XGA MS500 MS500 V 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 56 2 8 Lamp 220 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240
37. efore you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 14 Positioning your projector Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 2 3s Cr Ex fey Oo er Turn all equipment off before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source Ensure the cables are firmly inserted In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model Notebook or desktop computer AN device Speakers CE MINI B MONITOR OUT COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 RS232 ce Gap Ga aa VGA cable 5 S Video cable VGA to DVI A cable 6 Video cable USB cable 7 Audio cable Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer
38. enu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 5 lt Left sf Decreases the projector volume 6 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Z BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image Keystone Arrow keys W Up A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection C POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on gt Right ui Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 5 11 and 13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar Remote control POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on l gt Freeze Freezes the projected image lt Left BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size Volume Adjusts the sound level MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu
39. er outlet If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens 3 Remove the lamp cover from the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries 4 Remove and dispose the protection film 5 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector 6 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp 7 Lift the handle so that it stands up Maintenance 47 8 Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector A Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 9 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 10 Reconnect the lamp connector to the projector 11 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp 12 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not ove
40. for the password 2 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the a4 2 new password x Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 5 To activate the Power On Lock function press 4 W to highlight Power On Lock and press lt P to select On 6 To activate the Splash Screen Lock function press A V to highlight Splash Screen Lock and press lt P to select On When the Splash Screen Lock is activated the MyScreen function in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu will be password protected A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password ___ _ Keep this manual in a safe place 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation 21 If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays REE Epa lasting for 3 seconds and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 22 for de
41. hA AGE St O1 Svenska Nederlands T rk e e tina Portugu s nu Polski Magyar Bpnrapcku Hrvatski Rom n Suomi Norsk Dansk Indonesian EMnvK n 3 feat MS500 MS500 V Language English Frangais Deutsch English Fran ais Espa ol ltaliano Espa ol Pyccku BREL ER REE Svenska Nederlands Ge amp tina OF H T rk e Portugu s Portugu s Polski Magyar no Indonesian feet Hrvatski Romana Norsk all Dansk Brnrapckn Suomi EMnvk CF The supplied languages in MS500 MS500 V may differ by region Please contact your dealer for further information 2 Pe Front Table Rear Table Rear 4 Projector Position ee Ceiling Front Ceiling SYSTEM Menu Display 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 SETUP Time sec 30 sec Basic Center Top Left Top Right Menu Settings Menu Position Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder On Off Message Direct Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Operation Quick Cooling On Off Settings Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 Blank Timer I min 25 min 30 min p Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 Sleep Timer hr 8 hr 12 hr Panel Key Lock On Off Background Color Black Blue Purple BenQ Splash Screen Black Blue BenQ MyScreen MyScreen only for MX501 36 Operation Main menu Sub menu Options High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings Volume Power On Off On Off
42. he 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 re Red Off start the projector it will shut down again Please contact your Flashing ER dealer for assistance Red off off 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Red Red Off Green Red Off Orange Red Off Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Red Red The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re Red Red Green start the projector it will shut down again Please contact your Green Red Green dealer for assistance Orange Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Orange Orange Red Orange Red Green Off Green Green Off Maintenance Troubleshooting Q The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly conn
43. he timer starts counting when the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen Operation Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function See Connection on page 15 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE UP PAGE DOWN on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version CT The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Windows XP or higher operating systems are recommended Freezing the image Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control C If your remote control has the following keys please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function LASER 1 4 PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are r
44. ils Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and some computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio 24 Operation With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio Cc In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas e OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio 1 Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit 4 the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio OO GENE CO 15 9 picture Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area
45. l The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time When starting up the projector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals Operation 23 To select the source 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote CPSA control A source selection bar displays 1 Press W until your desired signal is selected Computer2 YPbPr2 and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information Video will display at the corner of the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected N S Video to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies 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 24 for details Magnifyi
46. l Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt P gt to select Off C7 Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled Operation 31 32 Ifyou press 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 Operating in a high altitude environment AN We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 35 C Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight High Altitude Mode and press B gt select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance
47. m column is 5943 mm Looking across this row shows that a 150 about 3 8 m screen is required Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 53 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance Screen size Distance from screen mm Vertical offset mm Min Max Diagonal W mm H mm length Average length MS500 MX501 max 9 min MS500 V MX501 V Inch mm zoom zoom 30 762 610 457 1132 1189 1245 23 46 40 1016 813 610 1509 1585 1660 30 61 50 1270 1016 762 1887 1981 2075 38 76 60 1524 1219 914 2264 2377 2491 46 91 80 2032 1626 1219 3019 3170 3321 61 122 100 2540 2032 1524 3774 3962 4151 76 152 120 3048 2438 1829 4528 4755 4981 91 183 150 3810 3048 2286 5660 5943 6226 114 229 200 5080 4064 3048 7547 7925 8302 152 305 220 5588 4470 3353 8302 8717 9132 168 335 250 6350 5080 3810 9434 9906 10377 191 381 300 7620 6096 4572 11321 11887 12453 229 457 CT There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ b
48. ng and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture 1 D NE CF Using the remote control Press Digital Zoom to display the Zoom bar Press Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the picture Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need Use the directional arrows A V lt gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt P gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays Press A repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows A Y lt p gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press Y repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for deta
49. o turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord w Auto Power Off gt Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 3 45 for details e Quick Cooling Operation Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables Settings the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 30 seconds Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 31 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours 40 Operation nusul psdueApY dNALAS NALSAS S Function Description Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except 5 POWER on the o projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on 2 Lock page 31 for details m Background g Sets the background color for the projector z Color Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector v S start up The following options are available BenQ logo My Screen u creen Black screen Blue screen MyScreen Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen See Creating 3 ly f your own startup screen only for MX501 MX501 V on page 32 for
50. operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using Main menu Sub menu Options Wall Color Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 16 10 Keystone Position Phase 1 H Size DISPLAY Digital Zoom 3D Sync Frame Sequential Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert Teaching Blackboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Template only Coordinate Chart for MX501 Whiteboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet MX501 V Coordinate Chart Picture Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation SRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Tint 2 Sharpness PICTURE Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Primary Color R G B C M Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings 3 SOURCE Quick Auto Search On Off 4 SYSTEM Presentation SETUP Timer Basic Timer Period 1 240 minutes Timer Display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never Timer Position Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Timer Counting Direction Count Down Count Up Sound Reminder On Off On Off Operation 35 Main menu Sub menu Options MX501 MX501 V English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckn SAIS YZ fai
51. or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode Go to http lamp beng com for a replacement lamp A The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 50 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 45 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears er A Order a new lamp at lamp benq com Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt XXXX Hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp Replace Lamp soon whenever you notice that the brightness level has nu significantly diminished Order a new lamp at lamp beng com Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message OK Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector
52. our dealer for detailed information Power cord VGA cable KT Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Remote control with battery CF Pull the tab before using the remote control Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 RS232 cable 2 Ceiling mount kit Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear lower side ul es vsonauswn mm mo m S P re External control panel See Controls and functions on page 10 for details Lamp cover Vent heated air exhaust Quick release button Focus and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Speaker grill Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power jack USB port RGB signal output jack RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack RS232 control port S Video input jack Video input jack Audio input jack Audio output jack Ceiling mount holes Front adjuster foot Rear adjuster foot Kensington anti theft lock slot Introduction 9 10 Controls and functions Projector LAMP TEMP POWER MENU A nr sh AUTO b w u ee 0 a bd 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image 2 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image 3 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 4 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD m
53. our target picture Large sized ASN pictures may cause the capturing action to fail If so please choose a smaller one and try again Operation Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connection on page 15 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press lt gt to select On Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press VOLUME VOLUME or a 1 or 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Volume and press lt gt to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt P gt to select Off CF The only way to change Power On Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On Off Ring Tone Shutting down the projector 1 Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press POWER a second time
54. ps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Standby Settings Monitor Out Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 15 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through Selecting On enables the function The projector can play sounds when it is in standby mode Connect the correct signal cable and connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN jack See Connection on page 15 for how to make the connection Cr Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values CG The following settings will still remain Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Security Settings and Baud Rate 42 Operation Shows input s
55. r tighten the screw 13 Replace the new protection film that comes with the new lamp 14 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 15 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover A e Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 48 Maintenance 16 Connect the power and restart the projector A Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 17 After the startup logo open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset lamp timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance 49 50 Indicators Light Status amp Description eS TEMP POWER Power events Off Off Orange Stand by mode Green j Off Off Flashing Powering up Off Off Green 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 power Off Off Flashing is turned off The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re start t
56. revent theft Otherwise purchase a lock such as the Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 20 on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and the lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password CF Once a password has been set and the power on lock is 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 gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys INPUT NEW PASSWORD D V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 Caen 3 4 According to the password you desire to set Dre press the arrow keys to enter six digits
57. rrow keys The values shown on the lower position r of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their Position maximum or minimum er This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase g This function is only available when a PC fe cn signal analog RGB is selected gt Adjusts the horizontal width of the image lt 3 H Size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected 5 Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and Digital Zoom searching for details on page 24 for details This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images Only for PC type signal When the vertical frequency is 120Hz and the content being projected 3D Sync is made with 3D technology selecting Frame Sequential will present the 3D images en When the 3D Sync function is on The brightness level of the projected image will decrease The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees 3D Sync When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this Invert function to correct the problem 38 Operation Function Description Teaching Oo i i i
58. se adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Switching input signal on page 23 for details Auto adjusting the image Do not look into the lens while A the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the quick release button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds T
59. settings 10 11 12 13 14 Keystone Arrow keys W Up A Y Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 8 and 10 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting Timer Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction 11 12 Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Operating the projector from the front Replacing the remo
60. tails Password Error If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall procedure 1 Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code 2 Write down the number and turn off your and contact Beng ustomer Center projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service Recall Code 22 17 center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an LER te authorized user of the projector 22 Operation Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password A IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that
61. te control battery 1 CF Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder 2 3 Pull out the battery holder Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward Push the holder into the remote control Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion 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 Choosing a location Positioning your projector Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on the table in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 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 Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SET
62. unning on the video or other device Ifthe connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image The word BLANK appears in the corner ofthe screen while the image is hidden When this function is activated with an audio input connected the audio can still be heard You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen The length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation select Disable No matter Blank Timer is activated or not you can press most of the keys on the projector or remote control to restore the picture CF Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except D POWER 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Pane
63. urpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Patents This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents US patents 6 837 608 7 275 834 7 181 318 TW patents 202690 205470 1228635 1259932 China patents FEAE F ZLO1143168 7 ZL03119907 0 ZL200510051609 2 Warranty and Copyright information
64. ystem format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode a Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu A c t Resolution urren Shows the native resolution of the input signal System 5 Status Color System z 3 gt ec Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Operation 43 Maintenance 44 Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the proje

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