Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is
important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on
the product.
Safety Instructions
1.Please read this manual before
you operate your projector.
Save it for future reference.
2.Do not look straight at the
projector lens during
operation. The intense light beam
may damage your eyes.
4.Always open the lens shutter
or remove the lens cap when
the projector lamp is on.
5.In some countries, the line voltage
is NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
mains voltage between 100 to 240
volts AC, but could fail if power
cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur.
In areas where the mains
voltage may fluctuate or cut
out, it is recommended that
you connect your projector
through a power stabilizer,
surge protector or
uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).
3.Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
6.Do not block the projection lens
with any objects when the
projector is under operation as this
could cause the objects to become
heated and deformed or even cause
a fire.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7.The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for
approximately 45 minutes prior
to removing the lamp assembly
for replacement.
8.Do not operate lamps beyond the
rated lamp life. Excessive
operation of lamps beyond the
rated life could cause them to
break on rare occasions.
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 inside
which may cause death if you
should come into contact with
live parts.
Under no circumstances should you
ever undo or remove any other
covers. Refer servicing only to
suitably qualified professional
service personnel.
9.Never replace the lamp assembly
or any electronic components
unless the projector is unplugged.
Important safety instructions4
12. When the projector is under
operation, you may sense some
heated air and odor from its
ventilation grill. It is a normal
phenomenon and not a product
defect.
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of
the following environments.
- 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
inside of a car with all windows
rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity,
dust, or cigarette smoke may
contaminate optical components,
shortening the projector's life span
and darkening the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient
temperature above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are
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 item.
- Do not place inflammables near the
projector.
If the ventilation holes are seriously
obstructed, overheating inside the
projector may result in a fire.
15. Always place the projector on a
level, horizontal surface during
operation.
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of
more than 10 degrees left to right,
nor at angle of more than 15
degrees front to back. Using the
projector when it is not fully
horizontal may cause a malfunction
of, or damage to, the lamp.
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Do not stand the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the
projector to fall over, causing injury
or resulting in damage to the
projector.
17. Do not step on the projector or
place any objects upon it. Besides
probable physical damage to the
projector, doing so may result in
accidents and possible injury.
18. Do not place liquids near or on the
projector. Liquids spilled into the
projector may cause it to fail. If the
projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power
supply's wall socket and call BenQ
to have the projector serviced.
19. This product is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation.
Use only BenQ's Ceiling
Mount Kit for mounting the
projector and ensure it is
securely installed.
Important safety instructions6
Introduction
Projector features
This model is one of the best projectors available in the world. You can enjoy the best
performance video quality with up to 300-inch projection across various devices such
as PC, laptop, DVD and VCR even document camera to bring all possibility to life.
The projector offers the following features
• SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving
SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption depending on the
content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected
• Longest hours lamp life with SmartEco™ technology
SmartEco™ technology increases the lamp life hours when selecting SmartEco
mode to lower the power consumption
• ECO BLANK saves lamp power
Pressing the ECO BLANK bottom to immediately hide the image, lowering the
lamp power at the same time your image is hiding
• Less than 0.5W in standby condition
Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode
• One-key auto-adjustment
Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture
quality immediately
• Quick Cooling, Auto Power Off, Direct Power On
Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the
projector. Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off
automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. Direct
Power On turns your projector when the power is fed.
•Instant Restart
Selectable Instant Restart function enables you to restart the projector
immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off.
• 3D Function supported
Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible. By presenting the
depth of the images, you can wear BenQ 3D glassed to enjoy the 3D movies,
videos and sporting events in a more realistic way.
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on
the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/
brightness settings, and is proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the
lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected
behavior.
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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
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.
ProjectorPower cordVGA cable
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Optional accessories
1.Spare lamp kit
2.Ceiling mount kit
3.Carry bag
4.3D glasses
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Projector exterior view
Front/upper side
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1.External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 11 for
details.)
2.Lamp cover
3.Vent (air inhale)
4.Focus ring
5.Zoom ring
6.Front IR remote sensor
7.Projection lens
8.Quick-release lever
9.RGB signal output jack
10. USB mini-B input jack
11. RS-232 control port
12. RGB (PC)/Component video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
13. S-Video input jack
14. HDMI input jack
15. Audio input jack
16. Audio output jack
17. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
18. Security bar
19. Vent (heated air exhaust)
20. Rear adjuster foot
21. Front adjuster foot
22. Ceiling mount holes
23. Video input jack
24. AC power cord inlet
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Controls and functions
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1.Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected
image. See "Fine-tuning the image size
and clarity" on page 29 for details.
2.Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity" on
page 29 for details.
3.OK
Selects an available picture setup mode.
See "Selecting a picture mode" on page
36 for details.
Activates the selected On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu item.See "Using
the menus" on page 30 for details.
4.POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector
is under operation. See "Installing the
dust filter (Optional accessory)" on page
65 for detail.
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5.TEMP (temperature) warning
light
Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high. See
"Installing the dust filter (Optional
accessory)" on page 65 for details.
6.LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights
up or flashes when the lamp has
developed a problem. See "Installing
the dust filter (Optional accessory)" on
page 65 for details.
7. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on. See "Starting up the
projector" on page 26 and "Shutting
down the projector" on page 44 for
details.
8.SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 33 for
details.
9.BACK
Goes back to previous OSD menu or
exits and saves menu settings when it is
on top level of OSD menu.
10. MENU
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu, exits and saves menu settings.
11. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed image.
See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page
28 for details.
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12. Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up,
/Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
See "Correcting keystone" on page 29
for details.
13. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See
"Hiding the image" on page 41 for
details.
Ceiling mounting the projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we
need to bring this safety 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 ceiling mount kit and that you
ensure it is securely and safely installed.
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk
that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment
through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.
You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you
purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a
separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to
both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount
bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should
its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.
14. Volume /Arrow keys ( / Left,
/ Right)
Adjusts the sound level.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #12 and #14 keys
are used as directional arrows to select
the desired menu items and to make
adjustments. See "Using the menus" on
page 30 for details.
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Remote control
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1. ON
Turns on the projector. See "Starting up
the projector" on page 26 for details.
2.PC 1
Searches for an input signal and displays
PC-1 signal.
3. Left/ Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #3 and #11 keys
are used as directional arrows to select
the desired menu items and to make
adjustments. See "Using the menus" on
page 30 for details.
4.BACK
Goes back to previous OSD menu or
exits and saves menu settings when it is
on the top level of OSD menu.
5.ECO BLANK
Press the ECO BLANK button to turn
off the image for a period of time with
70% lamp power saving. Press again to
restore the image. See "Hiding the
image" on page 41 for details.
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6.FREEZE
Freezes the projected image. See
"Freezing the image" on page 41 for
details.
7.Page Up/Down keys (PAGE +/-)
Page up/down arrows when
connected through USB to a PC. See
"Remote paging operations" on page
41 for details.
8.CC
Display the video term description on
screen which is provided for hard-ofhearing viewers.
9.3D SETTINGS
Activates the 3D On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item.
10. OFF
Turns off the projector. See "Shutting
down the projector" on page 44 for
details.
11. Keystone/Arrow keys (/ Up,
/Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection.
See "Correcting keystone" on page 29
for details.
12. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 33 for
details.
13. OK
Selects an available picture setup
mode. See "Selecting a picture mode"
on page 36 for details.
Activates the selected On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu item.See "Using
the menus" on page 30 for details.
14. MENU
Turns on the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu, exits and saves menu
settings.
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See "Using the menus" on page
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15. AUTO
Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed
image. See "Auto-adjusting the image"
on page 28 for details.
16. Mute
Toggles projector audio between on
and off.
17. Digital Zoom keys (ZOOM +/-)
Magnifies or reduces the projected
picture size. See "Magnifying and
searching for details" on page 34 for
details.
18. Volume keys (VOL /)
19. SMART ECO
Displays the lamp mode selection bar
(Normal/Economic/SmartEco).
20. INFO
Displays the status information of the
projector.
21. QUICK INSTALL
Displays the QUICK INSTALL menu
including Projector Installation, Test
Pattern, and Keystone.
22. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio. See
"About the aspect ratio" on page 35 for
details.
Adjusts the sound level.
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The
remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the
projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the
remote control and the sensor should not exceed8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor
on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
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Replacing the remote control battery
1.To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push
on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as
illustrated. The cover will slide off.
2.Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries
observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery
compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3.Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position.
Stop when it clicks into place.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a
long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote
control from possible battery leakage.
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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you
select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a
suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and
the rest of your equipment.
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1.Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor in front of the screen. This is the most common
way to position the projector for quick setup and
portability.
2.Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit
from your dealer to mount your projector on the
ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
> Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on.
3.Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed near the
floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >
Projector Installation menu after you turn the
projector on.
4.Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended
upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen and the
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for
this installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on.
Positioning your projector16
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and
the video format each factors in the projected image size.
Projection dimensions
Refer to "Dimensions" on page 69 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector
before calculating the appropriate position.
Diagonal
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Screen
Center of lens
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Projection distance
MS524AE
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)Vertica l offse t
For example, if your projector is MS524AE and using a 120-inch screen, the average
projection distance is 5194 mm and with a vertical offset of 110 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the
"Projection distance (mm)" column is 5194 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120''
(about 3.0 m) screen is required.
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MW526AE
The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)Vertica l offse t
For example, if your projector is MH530FHD and using a 120-inch screen, the average
projection distance is 3772 mm and with a vertical offset of 105 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the
"Projection distance (mm)" column is 4715 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150''
(about 4.0 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently 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 optical characteristics. This will help you determine the
exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
distance
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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1.Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2.Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3.Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
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1.VGA cable2.VGA to DVI-A cable
3.USB Cable4.HDMI cable
5.Audio cable (PC/RCA
jack)
6.Component Video to VGA (DSub) adapter
cable
7.S-Video cable8.Video cable
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• In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with
the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are
commercially available from electronics stores.
• For detailed connection methods, see pages 21-25.
• For the combination of an active audio in source, see the marks in the
illustration.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A
Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer
(using VGA):
1.Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket
of the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC 1 or PC 2 signal input jack
on the projector.
3.If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a
suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of
the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN jack of the projector.
When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the
volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer
(using HDMI):
1.Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the
projector.
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected
to a projector. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key
with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function
key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your
notebook's key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen,
you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an
external monitor following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1.Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer"
on page 21.
2.Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable
to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.
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Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the
projector.
• The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input
signal comes from PC jack. When the projector is powered on, the
output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input
signal from PC jack.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in
standby mode, make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 56
for details.
Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the
above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching
terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below:
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device" on page 23
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source device" on
page 24
"Connecting an S-
Video/composite
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Connecting a HDMI source device
The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to a HDMI
source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays
over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output
jacks available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to
the device.
To connect the projector to a HDMI source device:
1.Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI
source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack
on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 55 for details..
2.Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on
the projector.
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned
on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video
source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the
signal cables have been connected correctly.
• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via
the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong
colors, please change the color space to YUV. See "Changing Color
Space" on page 34 for details.
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