BenQ US PRJ 1 Year Warranty
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... to the following terms and conditions: If the Product becomes defective during the warranty period. Lamp Warranty: Lamp is not responsible for the remainder of the same or functionally equivalent model. BenQ will cover the freight charges both ways. BenQ will replace the DOA unit with a new or reconditioned Product of the original warranty...
... to the following terms and conditions: If the Product becomes defective during the warranty period. Lamp Warranty: Lamp is not responsible for the remainder of the same or functionally equivalent model. BenQ will cover the freight charges both ways. BenQ will replace the DOA unit with a new or reconditioned Product of the original warranty...
MS500 User Manual
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... 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 Adjusting the sound 33 Shutting down the projector 33 Direct power off 34 Menu operation 35 Maintenance 44 Care of the projector 44...
... 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 Adjusting the sound 33 Shutting down the projector 33 Direct power off 34 Menu operation 35 Maintenance 44 Care of the projector 44...
MS500 User Manual
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... as this could fail if power cuts or surges of this manual before you 5. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions 3 Please read this.... Refer servicing to 240 volts AC, but could cause the objects to ensure safe use of 10 volts occur. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the product.
... as this could fail if power cuts or surges of this manual before you 5. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is recommended that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the projector or remote control. 4. Important safety instructions 3 Please read this.... Refer servicing to 240 volts AC, but could cause the objects to ensure safe use of 10 volts occur. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the product.
MS500 User Manual
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...approximately 45 minutes prior to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. When the projector is unplugged. 12. It is the lamp which may cause death lamps beyond the projector. The only user serviceable part is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions.... The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover. There are dangerous high rated lamp life. during operation. Under no circumstances should come into contact with cause them to disassemble this product on rare occasions. Never...
...approximately 45 minutes prior to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. When the projector is unplugged. 12. It is the lamp which may cause death lamps beyond the projector. The only user serviceable part is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect. 4 Important safety instructions.... The product may sense some heated air and odor from its own removable cover. There are dangerous high rated lamp life. during operation. Under no circumstances should come into contact with cause them to disassemble this product on rare occasions. Never...
MS500 User Manual
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... when it is poorly ventilated or confined. Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any of more than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Do not place this projector in damage to the projector. Do not place inflammables near fire alarms - Doing so may...
... when it is poorly ventilated or confined. Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any of more than 15 degrees front to , the lamp. 3000 m (10000 feet) 0 m (0 feet) 16. Do not place this projector in damage to the projector. Do not place inflammables near fire alarms - Doing so may...
MS500 User Manual
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...You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. Liquids spilled into the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. If the projector does become loose. Hg - Lamp contains mercury. See ...www.lamprecycle.org. 20. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector ...
...You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. Liquids spilled into the projector may result in accordance with local disposal laws. If the projector does become loose. Hg - Lamp contains mercury. See ...www.lamprecycle.org. 20. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the power supply's power outlet and call BenQ to have the projector ...
MS500 User Manual
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...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. This is directly proportional to reduce the power consumption • Built-in a shorter time • Presentation timer... • 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 normal and expected behavior. Introduction ...
...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. This is directly proportional to reduce the power consumption • Built-in a shorter time • Presentation timer... • 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 normal and expected behavior. Introduction ...
MS500 User Manual
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... Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your dealer for detailed information. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit 8 Introduction 3. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of the items shown below.
... Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your dealer for detailed information. Spare lamp kit 2. Ceiling mount kit 8 Introduction 3. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of the items shown below.
MS500 User Manual
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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 ...
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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...mode. BLANK Used to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 14. 5. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Right/ Increases the projector volume. Indicates the status of the image. 3. Lights up or flashes when the... Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. 10 Introduction Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the lamp. Controls and functions Projector 8. 1 9. 2 8 9 3 10. 4 10 5 6 11 12 13 11. 7 14 11 1. MENU/EXIT Turns on...
...mode. BLANK Used to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 14. 5. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 4. Right/ Increases the projector volume. Indicates the status of the image. 3. Lights up or flashes when the... Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. SOURCE Displays the source selection bar. 10 Introduction Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the lamp. Controls and functions Projector 8. 1 9. 2 8 9 3 10. 4 10 5 6 11 12 13 11. 7 14 11 1. MENU/EXIT Turns on...
MS500 User Manual
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...the image clearness. The projector will see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 33 for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details. Please change to an input signal which is projected. (If necessary) Rotate ...the focus ring to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up the projector 1. Operation 17 Please use the original accessories (e.g. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for the first time...
...the image clearness. The projector will see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 33 for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 3. See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details. Please change to an input signal which is projected. (If necessary) Rotate ...the focus ring to avoid possible dangers such as the lamp lights up the projector 1. Operation 17 Please use the original accessories (e.g. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for the first time...
MS500 User Manual
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... and clarity 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of Frequency and Clock to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. Be careful when you may cause screen and the projector are not perpendicular to damage to your eyes. each... image In some cases, you press the To correct this , press AUTO on page 23 for 3 seconds. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on a flat surface or the from . The strong light If the projector is on the projector or remote control. Sharpen the image by rotating...
... and clarity 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of Frequency and Clock to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from the lamp may need using the zoom ring. Be careful when you may cause screen and the projector are not perpendicular to damage to your eyes. each... image In some cases, you press the To correct this , press AUTO on page 23 for 3 seconds. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on a flat surface or the from . The strong light If the projector is on the projector or remote control. Sharpen the image by rotating...
MS500 User Manual
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.... Press to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is highlighted. 2. Repeat steps 1-2 above . 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will disappear. 2. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not respond to cool down the projector 1.... To protect the lamp, the projector will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone. Be sure you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick ...
.... Press to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is highlighted. 2. Repeat steps 1-2 above . 2. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will disappear. 2. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not respond to cool down the projector 1.... To protect the lamp, the projector will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone. Be sure you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick ...
MS500 User Manual
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...finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will vary depending on page 33 for details. • If the 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 start the projector after the projector is a steady orange... and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will be pulled out right after the fans stop . Direct power off . In such cases, press II POWER again to cool down . ...
...finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone" will vary depending on page 33 for details. • If the 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 start the projector after the projector is a steady orange... and fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange. • Lamp life results will be pulled out right after the fans stop . Direct power off . In such cases, press II POWER again to cool down . ...
MS500 User Manual
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INFORMATION Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, ...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...
INFORMATION Current System Status • Resolution • Color System • Equivalent Lamp Hour • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, ...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...
MS500 User Manual
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... 32 for details. Operation 41 See "Creating your target picture. See "Locking control keys" on how the total lamp hour is calculated. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details on... page 31 for details. In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your own startup screen (only for MX501/MX501-V)" on the remote control. Equivalent Lamp Hour...
... 32 for details. Operation 41 See "Creating your target picture. See "Locking control keys" on how the total lamp hour is calculated. The following options are available: BenQ logo, My Screen, Black screen, Blue screen. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details on... page 31 for details. In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your own startup screen (only for MX501/MX501-V)" on the remote control. Equivalent Lamp Hour...
MS500 User Manual
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Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Resolution Shows the native resolution of your projector. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of the input signal. Operation 43 Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. 6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source.
Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB. Resolution Shows the native resolution of your projector. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of the input signal. Operation 43 Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. 6. INFORMATION menu Function Current System Status Description Source Shows the current signal source.
MS500 User Manual
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... to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the projector except the lamp. Storing the projector If you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to keep the lens and case clean...
... to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the projector except the lamp. Storing the projector If you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to keep the lens and case clean...
MS500 User Manual
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... Advanced menu. 2. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Maintenance 45 See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for your presentation, select Disable. To keep the lamp life as long as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power... signal is a consumable item that normally can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is detected after a set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power...
... Advanced menu. 2. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. Maintenance 45 See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for your presentation, select Disable. To keep the lamp life as long as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power... signal is a consumable item that normally can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is detected after a set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . • Setting Auto Power...
MS500 User Manual
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... MODE/ENTER to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. 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 change the lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the...
... MODE/ENTER to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. 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 change the lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the...