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  Introduction

Introduction

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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

Optional accessories

Replacing the remote control batteries

1.  Press and open the battery cover, as illustrated.
2.  Remove the old batteries (if applicable) and install two 

AAA batteries. Make sure that the positive and negative 
ends are positioned correctly, as illustrated.

3.  Replace the battery cover until it clicks into place.

Projector

Remote control with 

batteries

VGA cable

Quick start guide

Warranty card*

Power cord

• The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
• *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

1.  Spare lamp kit
2.  3D glasses

3.  Dust filter

• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, 

bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for 

your region.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the 

batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Digital Projector

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for MS550P

Page 1: ...MS550P Digital Projector User Manual V 1 00...

Page 2: ...ave other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2018 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be...

Page 3: ...d projected image size 13 Mounting the projector 14 Adjusting the projected image 15 Connection 17 Operation 19 Starting up the projector 19 Using the menus 20 Securing the projector 22 Switching inpu...

Page 4: ...t during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 6 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is des...

Page 5: ...ector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 13 Always plac...

Page 6: ...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 in...

Page 7: ...r 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 1 Spare lamp kit 2 3D glasses 3 Dust...

Page 8: ...panel See Controls and functions on page 9 7 Lamp cover 8 Vent air inlet 9 Audio input jack Audio output jack 10 RGB PC signal input jack 11 RGB PC signal output jack 12 RS 232 control port 13 USB Mi...

Page 9: ...ACK Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings 5 Arrow keys When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated these keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu item...

Page 10: ...tton PC 1 Selects PC 1 input source for display 12 Source selection button HDMI This model does not support HDMI 13 PAGE PAGE Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to...

Page 11: ...sensor s to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor s should not exceed 8 meters 26 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR s...

Page 12: ...ss this menu 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 Re...

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Page 14: ...projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Ask your dealer to install the projector for you Installing the projector on your own may cause it to fall and result in injury Ta...

Page 15: ...he screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal You can screw the adjuster feet to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the feet screw the...

Page 16: ...trapezoid due to angled projection To correct this you will need to manually correct it following these steps 1 Do one of the following steps to display the keystone correction page Press on the proje...

Page 17: ...their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN function key with a monitor symbol turns the external display on off Press FN and the labeled function key simultan...

Page 18: ...ter or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker s The built in speaker s will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack...

Page 19: ...for input signals The current input signal being scanned appears If the projector does not detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found You can...

Page 20: ...ns below 1 Go to Basic Menu Menu Type 2 Press OK and press to select Advanced Next time when you turn on the projector you may access the Advanced OSD menu by pressing MENU Below is the overview of th...

Page 21: ...ed OSD menu to the Basic OSD menu follow the instructions below 1 Go to Advanced Menu System Menu Settings and press OK 2 Select Menu Type and OK 3 Press to select Basic Next time when you turn on the...

Page 22: ...r the wrong password the password error message will appear and the Input Password message follows If you absolutely do not remember the password you can use the password recall procedure See Entering...

Page 23: ...put signal 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 avail...

Page 24: ...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 If you attempt to re start the projecto...

Page 25: ...eral options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width Real...

Page 26: ...or presentations with the mixture of text and graphics due to its high color brightness and better color gradation to see the details clearly 3D Is appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips...

Page 27: ...available picture modes See Reference Mode on page 27 Reference Mode There are 2 user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the pict...

Page 28: ...ion 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 Primary Color Selects a color from a...

Page 29: ...ons the projected image will be displayed in its original size 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displa...

Page 30: ...em by choosing a set of 3D settings that you have saved Once applied the projector will automatically play the incoming 3D contents if it matches the 3D settings saved Only the set s of 3D settings wi...

Page 31: ...00 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0 C 30 C Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve...

Page 32: ...See Connection on page 17 for how to make the connection Background Settings Background Sets the background color for the projector Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will be display...

Page 33: ...tory preset values Information Native Resolution Shows the native resolution of the projector Detected Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Source Shows the current signal source...

Page 34: ...th water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and...

Page 35: ...or and in some instances the lamp may explode The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Light Mode Description Normal Provides full lamp brightness Economic Lowers brightn...

Page 36: ...e 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...

Page 37: ...n the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover open Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Pulling it too q...

Page 38: ...Light Settings and press OK The Light Settings page appears Highlight Reset Light Timer and press OK A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the Light Usage Time Highlight Reset and...

Page 39: ...rt fail Lamp events Lamp error in normal operation Lamp is not lit up Lamp life exhausted Thermal events Fan 1 error the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed Fan 2 error the actual fan speed...

Page 40: ...l has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly...

Page 41: ...ut terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component through RGB input Audio signal input Audio in PC audio jack x...

Page 42: ...42 Specifications Dimensions 296 mm W x 120 mm H x 221 mm D 296 221 120 Unit mm...

Page 43: ...Notebook_timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 V V V 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 V V V 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 V V V WXGA_75 74 934 62 7...

Page 44: ...0i 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...

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