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MS502/MX503
Digital Projector

User Manual

Summary of Contents for MS502

Page 1: ...MS502 MX503 Digital Projector User Manual...

Page 2: ...ng 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 3...

Page 3: ...service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to op...

Page 4: ...lugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages...

Page 5: ...re higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other...

Page 6: ...ety 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 c...

Page 7: ...l 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 P...

Page 8: ...table for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Pull the tab before using th...

Page 9: ...Front IR remote sensor 9 Projection lens 10 AC power jack 11 USB port 12 RGB signal output jack 13 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 14 RS232 control port 15 S Video input jack Vid...

Page 10: ...lay 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 14 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar 1 Focus ring Adjusts...

Page 11: ...ion 10 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 11 Right When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 9 and 11 keys are used as directional arrows to se...

Page 12: ...llustrated instructions Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into...

Page 13: ...on 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 Ceil...

Page 14: ...tly install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s...

Page 15: ...projector model 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...

Page 16: ...ty 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...

Page 17: ...an for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 3 If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 4 If you are prompted for a...

Page 18: ...ch other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Switching input signal on page 23 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture...

Page 19: ...mote 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 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image...

Page 20: ...D menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zo...

Page 21: ...word 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...

Page 22: ...e password recall procedure on page 22 for details If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Entering the password recall proc...

Page 23: ...menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu syst...

Page 24: ...igital 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 2 Use the directional arrows on th...

Page 25: ...s neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio 4 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 a...

Page 26: ...t 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 t...

Page 27: ...ing 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 RG...

Page 28: ...ment 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 va...

Page 29: ...taller 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...

Page 30: ...eady on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing 4 Press to highlight Timer Po...

Page 31: ...function LASER 1 4 PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hea...

Page 32: ...Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press select On A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating...

Page 33: ...ou can also activate the Quick cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 39 for details 3 Once the cooling process finishes a Power Off Ring Tone will be heard The POWER indicator light is a steady o...

Page 34: ...orksheet Coordinate Chart Whiteboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart 2 PICTURE Picture Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cine...

Page 35: ...r Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Instant Restart On Off Q...

Page 36: ...Off Ring Tone On Off Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic Smart Eco Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 480...

Page 37: ...function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Digital Zoom...

Page 38: ...dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 28 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 28 for details...

Page 39: ...sage Sets the reminder messages on or off Operation Settings Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord Auto Power Off Allows the projec...

Page 40: ...Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On Off Ring Tone See Adjusting the sound on page 32 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 44 for details Reset lamp timer See R...

Page 41: ...Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Standby Settings Monitor Out Selecting...

Page 42: ...he selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the numbe...

Page 43: ...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 projector on page 33 and unplug the power co...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...al performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 44 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears P...

Page 46: ...or 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...

Page 47: ...ponents inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 9 Reconnect the lamp connector to the projector 10 Tighten the screw t...

Page 48: ...he On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset lamp timer A warning message displays asking if you wa...

Page 49: ...ur dealer for assistance Lamp events Red Off Orange Flashing The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shut down again Please contact your dealer for assis...

Page 50: ...gnal 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...

Page 51: ...female x 1 Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 1 Audio signal output PC audio jack x 1 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 Vid...

Page 52: ...ensions 287 3 mm W x 114 4 mm H x 232 6 mm D Ceiling mount installation 287 3 232 6 114 4 62 62 445 95 397 90 364 40 83 38 141 88 232 6 123 0 78 287 3 207 6 77 76 5 34 5 199 6 Ceiling Mount screw M4 x...

Page 53: ...115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook_timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook_timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800...

Page 54: ...6p 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 25 108...

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