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... Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 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...
... Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 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...
MS500 User Manual
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... important that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or 2. Save it is recommended that you 5. This projector is under operation as this manual and marked on the product. Do not look straight at the projector uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed...
... important that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or 2. Save it is recommended that you 5. This projector is under operation as this manual and marked on the product. Do not look straight at the projector uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed...
MS500 User Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
MS500 User Manual
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... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 7. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 12. 2. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. MENU/EXIT Turns on . Left/ Decreases the projector volume. 6. Controls and functions Projector 8. 1 9. 2 8 9 3 10. 4 10 5 6 11 12 13 11. 7 14 11 1. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is...
... On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 7. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 12. 2. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. MENU/EXIT Turns on . Left/ Decreases the projector volume. 6. Controls and functions Projector 8. 1 9. 2 8 9 3 10. 4 10 5 6 11 12 13 11. 7 14 11 1. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is...
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... the desired menu items and to hide the screen picture. 14. MODE/ENTER Toggles the projector between standby mode Selects an available picture setup mode. Freezes the projected image. 13. Used to make adjustments. 15 11. Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 15. Introduction 11 and on -screen timer 4. Digital Zoom (+, -) Enters presentation timer setting directly. Operate your own timer setting. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) 7 1 Manually corrects distorted images 8 resulting from an angled projection. 2 9 9. POWER Displays the source selection bar...
... the desired menu items and to hide the screen picture. 14. MODE/ENTER Toggles the projector between standby mode Selects an available picture setup mode. Freezes the projected image. 13. Used to make adjustments. 15 11. Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 15. Introduction 11 and on -screen timer 4. Digital Zoom (+, -) Enters presentation timer setting directly. Operate your own timer setting. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) 7 1 Manually corrects distorted images 8 resulting from an angled projection. 2 9 9. POWER Displays the source selection bar...
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... continue displaying until an input signal is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to enter a six-digit password. Switch all of start up , a "Power On Tone" will start the projector. If the projector is on page 33 for details. 5. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 54 for input signals. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is activated for a password, press the arrow keys to adjust the image clearness. To turn...
... continue displaying until an input signal is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to enter a six-digit password. Switch all of start up , a "Power On Tone" will start the projector. If the projector is on page 33 for details. 5. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 54 for input signals. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is activated for a password, press the arrow keys to adjust the image clearness. To turn...
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... Off Auto ENTER 0 0 Status On Disable MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to select a DISPLAY preferred language. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Analog RGB Off Auto 0 0 On Disable MENU Exit SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen MyScreen English Front Table Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit...
... Off Auto ENTER 0 0 Status On Disable MENU Exit Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to select a DISPLAY preferred language. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Teaching Template Analog RGB Off Auto 0 0 On Disable MENU Exit SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Remote Receiver Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen MyScreen English Front Table Front+Top Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit...
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... projector RECALL PASSWORD will display a coded number on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. Write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. If you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as pictured to decode the number. Recall Code: 0 2 1 2 center to the right displays Please try again. Press and hold AUTO on the screen. 2. digit password, or if you did not record the password in a short time. See "Entering the password...
... projector RECALL PASSWORD will display a coded number on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. Write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. If you enter the wrong password, the Password Error password error message as pictured to decode the number. Recall Code: 0 2 1 2 center to the right displays Please try again. Press and hold AUTO on the screen. 2. digit password, or if you did not record the password in a short time. See "Entering the password...
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... to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" displays. If the password is correct, another message "INPUT NEW PASSWORD" displays. You will display as asterisks on the projector. ii. If the password is On if you ever forget it can be available for your retry. Switching input signal The projector can only display one full screen at the same time. However, it . Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in...
... to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" displays. If the password is correct, another message "INPUT NEW PASSWORD" displays. You will display as asterisks on the projector. ii. If the password is On if you ever forget it can be available for your retry. Switching input signal The projector can only display one full screen at the same time. However, it . Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in...
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... to -life images regardless of brightness setting. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your operating environment and input signal picture type. Press MENU/EXIT to highlight Reference Mode. Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are several predefined picture modes so that you can follow one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as AutoCAD. 4. There are projecting onto a colored surface such...
... to -life images regardless of brightness setting. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your operating environment and input signal picture type. Press MENU/EXIT to highlight Reference Mode. Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are several predefined picture modes so that you can follow one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as AutoCAD. 4. There are projecting onto a colored surface such...
MS500 User Manual
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... doesn't work with an audio input connected, the audio can operate your projector settings from projecting as this function is on, no action taken on the projector or remote control to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing / on the remote control. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the projector will display in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to restore the picture. The word "FREEZE" will operate except POWER. 1. To...
... doesn't work with an audio input connected, the audio can operate your projector settings from projecting as this function is on, no action taken on the projector or remote control to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing / on the remote control. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the projector will display in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to restore the picture. The word "FREEZE" will operate except POWER. 1. To...
MS500 User Manual
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... in locked status the next time it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over cooled, if you turn the mode on the screen. To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. Operation under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Press MODE/ENTER again. 4. The message 'Screen Capturing...' Please wait. 5. Creating your own startup screen that is a picture projected from either a computer or video source...
... in locked status the next time it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over cooled, if you turn the mode on the screen. To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. Operation under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Press MODE/ENTER again. 4. The message 'Screen Capturing...' Please wait. 5. Creating your own startup screen that is a picture projected from either a computer or video source...
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PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Menu 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 1. SOURCE Quick Auto Search On/Off 4. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync Frame Sequential/Off 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert Teaching Template (only Blackboard Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet...
PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Menu 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 1. SOURCE Quick Auto Search On/Off 4. Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync Frame Sequential/Off 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert Teaching Template (only Blackboard Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet...
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If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. Operation 37 Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Splash Screen Lock Advanced Baud Rate 2400/4800...
If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. Operation 37 Main menu Sub-menu Options High Altitude Mode On/Off Mute On/Off Audio Settings Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone On/Off Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Splash Screen Lock Advanced Baud Rate 2400/4800...
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... the power cord. 3. Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Reminds the presenter to the screen. The projector can be installed on automatically once the power is activated, once elapsed the image will remain active after a set to turn on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Description Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal...
... the power cord. 3. Presentation Timer Language Projector Position Menu Settings Operation Settings Reminds the presenter to the screen. The projector can be installed on automatically once the power is activated, once elapsed the image will remain active after a set to turn on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 31 for details. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu Function Description Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal...
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... Lock Background Color Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on page 45 for details. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. 4. See "Creating your target picture. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 49 for details. Change Password You will display during projector start-up. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu 5. Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to a new one. Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset lamp timer...
... Lock Background Color Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on page 45 for details. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. 4. See "Creating your target picture. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 49 for details. Change Password You will display during projector start-up. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu 5. Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to a new one. Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset lamp timer...
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... view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to make the connection. The projector can play sounds when it is in your computer's so that you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is in TV listings). The projector can output a VGA signal when it is free...
... view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to make the connection. The projector can play sounds when it is in your computer's so that you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is in TV listings). The projector can output a VGA signal when it is free...
MS500 User Manual
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... (in hours) of lamp life. You will not automatically shut down in 5minute increments. Press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for more information on the menu. 4. Setting the projector in timer. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Maintenance 45 If the Economic mode is...
... (in hours) of lamp life. You will not automatically shut down in 5minute increments. Press to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 2. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for more information on the menu. 4. Setting the projector in timer. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Maintenance 45 If the Economic mode is...
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... The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 4. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp cover loosens. 3. Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the power on the side of the...
... The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 4. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp cover loosens. 3. Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the power on the side of the...
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... focused. Select the correct input signal with new ones. Open the lens cover. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Remedy Turn the video source on the projector or remote control. Cause There is incorrect Cause You do not remember the password. Remedy Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the lens using the focus ring. Remove...
... focused. Select the correct input signal with new ones. Open the lens cover. Remedy Adjust the focus of the projector. Blurred image Cause The projection lens is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Remedy Turn the video source on the projector or remote control. Cause There is incorrect Cause You do not remember the password. Remedy Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the lens using the focus ring. Remove...
