BenQ US PRJ 1 Year Warranty
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... original retail purchaser (the "Customer") (except for the remainder of purchase. Lamp Warranty: Lamp is not responsible for the shipping damages reported after May 1, 2010 to the following terms and conditions: BenQ will cover the freight charges both ways. Obtaining Depot Warranty Service If you ... date by the Customer, whichever comes first. An RMA number must be warranted only for lamps as specified below and refurbished units which have purchased from BenQ authorized reseller in materials or workmanship under normal consumer use new or reconditioned components or parts ...
... original retail purchaser (the "Customer") (except for the remainder of purchase. Lamp Warranty: Lamp is not responsible for the shipping damages reported after May 1, 2010 to the following terms and conditions: BenQ will cover the freight charges both ways. Obtaining Depot Warranty Service If you ... date by the Customer, whichever comes first. An RMA number must be warranted only for lamps as specified below and refurbished units which have purchased from BenQ authorized reseller in materials or workmanship under normal consumer use new or reconditioned components or parts ...
MS500 User Manual
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.../MX501-V 32 Adjusting the sound 33 Shutting down the projector 33 Direct power off 34 Menu operation 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 2 Table of...
.../MX501-V 32 Adjusting the sound 33 Shutting down the projector 33 Direct power off 34 Menu operation 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 2 Table of...
MS500 User Manual
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... to ensure safe use of information technology equipment. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . In some countries, the line voltage is operate your eyes. 3. In areas where the mains voltage...
... to ensure safe use of information technology equipment. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . In some countries, the line voltage is operate your eyes. 3. In areas where the mains voltage...
MS500 User Manual
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... the rated life could if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is the lamp which may cause death lamps beyond the projector. Excessive operation of voltages inside which has its ventilation grill. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45.... It is under operation, you may fall, sustaining serious damage. 11. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. 12. The lamp becomes extremely hot 10. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover. live parts. Under no circumstances...
... the rated life could if you ever undo or remove any electronic components unless the projector is the lamp which may cause death lamps beyond the projector. Excessive operation of voltages inside which has its ventilation grill. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45.... It is under operation, you may fall, sustaining serious damage. 11. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. 12. The lamp becomes extremely hot 10. The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover. live parts. Under no circumstances...
MS500 User Manual
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... may become excessively high, such as the inside the projector may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause a malfunction of, or damage to the projector. If the ventilation...
... may become excessively high, such as the inside the projector may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause a malfunction of, or damage to the projector. If the ventilation...
MS500 User Manual
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... spilled into the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it is securely installed. Lamp contains mercury. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. If the projector does become... loose. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the...
... spilled into the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it is securely installed. Lamp contains mercury. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. If the projector does become... loose. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the...
MS500 User Manual
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...; Ability to display 16.7 million colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus • Switchable normal and economic modes to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to reduce the power consumption •... engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction 7
...; Ability to display 16.7 million colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus • Switchable normal and economic modes to projection distance. • The lamp brightness will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to reduce the power consumption •... engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of the projected image will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. Introduction 7
MS500 User Manual
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Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase. Ceiling mount kit 8 Introduction 3. RS232 cable Spare lamp kit 2. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with battery Pull the tab before using the remote ...
Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase. Ceiling mount kit 8 Introduction 3. RS232 cable Spare lamp kit 2. Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Remote control with battery Pull the tab before using the remote ...
MS500 User Manual
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... 16 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 6. 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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...
... 16 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 6. 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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...
MS500 User Manual
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... picture. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Right/ Increases the projector volume. LAMP indicator light 13. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an... 2. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. MENU/EXIT Turns on . Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the lamp. Left/ Decreases the projector volume. 6. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. SOURCE...
... picture. MODE/ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Right/ Increases the projector volume. LAMP indicator light 13. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an... 2. Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. MENU/EXIT Turns on . Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the lamp. Left/ Decreases the projector volume. 6. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. SOURCE...
MS500 User Manual
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...details. or If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you are prompted for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is found. Check that the POWER indicator light on . If the projector is still hot from ...activity, it will continue displaying until an input signal is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 23 for details. The current...
...details. or If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you are prompted for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is found. Check that the POWER indicator light on . If the projector is still hot from ...activity, it will continue displaying until an input signal is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Tone" will see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 23 for details. The current...
MS500 User Manual
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...the screen for details. Be careful when you want it, release the quick-release button to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. The strong light If the projector is on a flat surface or the from . Auto-adjusting the image In... change the image height and projection angle. Screw the rear adjuster foot to optimize the picture quality. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is not placed on . Within 3 seconds, the built-in position. 2. The current source information will re-adjust the values of the projector. Sharpen ...
...the screen for details. Be careful when you want it, release the quick-release button to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. The strong light If the projector is on a flat surface or the from . Auto-adjusting the image In... change the image height and projection angle. Screw the rear adjuster foot to optimize the picture quality. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is not placed on . Within 3 seconds, the built-in position. 2. The current source information will re-adjust the values of the projector. Sharpen ...
MS500 User Manual
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... to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. Press POWER and a confirmation message will not respond to select On. To protect the lamp, the projector will display prompting you can also activate the Quick cooling function. To shorten the cooling time, you . See "Quick ...an effect on the projector speakers. Press POWER a second time. Shutting down the projector. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will disappear. 2. See "Connection" on page 40 for approximately 90 seconds to select a desired sound level....
... to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. Press POWER and a confirmation message will not respond to select On. To protect the lamp, the projector will display prompting you can also activate the Quick cooling function. To shorten the cooling time, you . See "Quick ...an effect on the projector speakers. Press POWER a second time. Shutting down the projector. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will disappear. 2. See "Connection" on page 40 for approximately 90 seconds to select a desired sound level....
MS500 User Manual
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...the power outlet. • To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off . To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans... The POWER indicator light is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-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. Press POWER again to cool down . ...
...the power outlet. • To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off . To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans... The POWER indicator light is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-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. Press POWER again to cool down . ...
MS500 User Manual
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...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. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items...projector detects at least one valid signal. Operation 37 INFORMATION Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. SYSTEM SETUP: Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power ...
...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. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items...projector detects at least one valid signal. Operation 37 INFORMATION Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. SYSTEM SETUP: Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power ...
MS500 User Manual
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4. Splash Screen MyScreen (only for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your own startup screen (only for MX501/... for details. Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone See "Adjusting the sound" on page 49 for details. Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 33 for details. Captures and stores the projected picture as Economic" on page 32 for the projector....
4. Splash Screen MyScreen (only for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your own startup screen (only for MX501/... for details. Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone See "Adjusting the sound" on page 49 for details. Lamp Settings Security Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 33 for details. Captures and stores the projected picture as Economic" on page 32 for the projector....
MS500 User Manual
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Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. 6. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Operation 43 Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector.
Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of the input signal. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source. 6. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Operation 43 Resolution Shows the native resolution of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector.
MS500 User Manual
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Never use any parts of the projector except the lamp. Storing the projector If you need replacing. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 33 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, ...
Never use any parts of the projector except the lamp. Storing the projector If you need replacing. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 33 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, ...
MS500 User Manual
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...Setting the projector in a certain time period. The time period can last up to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector...turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp usage is selected, the light output will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu. 4. To set from 5 to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. ...
...Setting the projector in a certain time period. The time period can last up to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector...turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp usage is selected, the light output will see the Equivalent Lamp Hour information displaying on the menu. 4. To set from 5 to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. ...
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... dismiss the message. Go to http://lamp.benq.com for optimal performance. The lamp is normal lamp behavior. This is a consumable item. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in some instances the lamp may continue to operate the projector...
... dismiss the message. Go to http://lamp.benq.com for optimal performance. The lamp is normal lamp behavior. This is a consumable item. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com OK "XXXX" shown in some instances the lamp may continue to operate the projector...