Benq MS512H, MS512P, MX522P, TS537, TX538 User Manual

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MS512H/MS521P/TS537/MX522P/ TX538

Digital Projector

User Manual

Ta b l e o f c o nte n t s

Important safety

instructions ........................... 3

Introduction.......................... 7

Projector features.....................................7

Shipping contents ...................................... 8

Projector exterior view........................... 9

Controls and functions ..........................10

Positioning your

projector..............................13

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 .............................26

Setting the presentation timer.............29

Remote paging operations ....................30

Freezing the image ..................................30

Hiding the image......................................31

Locking control keys ..............................31

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................31

Adjusting the sound................................32

Using the test pattern ............................32

Using the teaching templates ............... 33

Shutting down the projector ............... 34

Direct power off.....................................34

Menu operation ...................................... 35

Maintenance........................ 45

Care of the projector............................ 45

Lamp information ................................... 46

Troubleshooting ................ 50

Specifications ...................... 51

Projector specifications......................... 51

Dimensions .............................................. 52

Ceiling mount installation ..................... 52

Timing chart............................................. 53

Warranty and Copyright

information ......................... 56

Table of contents2

Important safety instructions

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.

3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is

6. Do not block the projection lens with

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).

any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control.

4. Always open the lens shutter (if

any) or remove the lens cap (if any) when the projector lamp is on.

Important safety instructions 3

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.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

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.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

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.

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3000 m

(10000 feet)

0 m

(0 feet)

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, shorten the projector's life span and darken 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.

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.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

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 power outlet 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.

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.

Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.

20. This apparatus must be earthed.

Important safety instructions6

Introduction

Projector features

The projector offers the following features

• SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving The SmartEco™ technology offers a new way of operating the projector lamp system and saves lamp power depending on the content brightness level.

• Longest lamp life with SmartEco™ technology The SmartEco™ technology lowers the power consumption and increases the lamp life.

• ECO BLANK saves the lamp power Pressing the ECO BLANK button to hide the image and immediately lower the lamp power at the same time.

• Less than 0.5W in standby condition Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode.

• Filter Free Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs.

• One-key auto-adjustment Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality immediately.

• Built-in speaker(s) Built-in speaker(s) providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Quick Cooling, Auto Power Off, Signal Power On, 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. Signal Power On function turns on your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots up the projector automatically when the power is connected.

• 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 glasses 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 directly 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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Shipping contents

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. 3D glasses

4. Carry bag

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.

Projector Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide Warranty card* Remote control with

batteries

Optional accessories

Introduction8

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

10 111812 13 14 151716

Rear/lower side

1. External control panel (See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.)

2. Vent (heated air exhaust)

3. Adjuster foot

4. Focus and Zoom ring

5. Vent (cool air intake)

6. Speaker grill

7. Front IR remote sensor

8. Projection lens

9. AC power jack

10. Audio input jack Audio output jack

11. S-Video input jack Video input jack

12. HDMI-input port

13. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jacks

14. RGB signal output jack

15. USB port

16. RS232 control port

17. Ceiling mount holes

18. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

Introduction 9

Controls and functions

1 2

3 4 5

8 9

12 13 14

Projector

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image.

3. TEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high.

4. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

5. Left/

Decreases the projector volume.

6. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

7. Keystone/Arrow keys (/Up, /Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

8. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.

9. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

10. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

11. POWER Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on.

12. Right/

Increases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu is activated, the #5, #7, and #12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

14. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

Introduction10

Remote control

10. Page Up/Page Down

Operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/ down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint).

11. Digital Zoom (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size.

12. Timer On

Activates or displays an on-screen timer based on your own timer setting.

13. Timer Set up

Enters presentation timer setting directly.

14. 3D settings

Enters 3D settings directly.

1. POWER Toggles the projector between standby

mode and on.

2. Info

Shows the status information of the projector.

3. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

4. Left

5. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

6. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture.

7. Keystone/Arrow keys (/Up, /Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

8. SmartEco

Displays the lamp mode selection bar.

9. Aspect

Selects the display aspect ratio.

15. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

16. Right

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #7, and #16 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

17. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

18. Volume +/-

Adjusts the sound level.

19. Mute

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

20. Freeze

Freezes the projected image.

21. Quick Install

Quickly selects several functions to adjust the projected image and displays the test pattern.

22. CC

Displays the video term description on screen which is provided for hard-of-hearing viewers.

23. Teaching template Enters Teaching template setting directly.

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Remote control effective range

• Operating the projector from the front

The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control 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 sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Replacing the remote control batteries

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 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.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

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. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount 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 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 Mount Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed on the table 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.

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.

Positioning your projector 13

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

4:3 Screen diagonal

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 52 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio

Screen size Distance from screen (mm)

Diagonal

W (mm) H (mm)

Inch mm

30 762 610 457 1132 1189 1245 46

40 1016 813 610 1509 1585 1660 61

50 1270 1016 762 1887 1981 2075 76

60 1524 1219 914 2264 2377 2491 91

80 2032 1626 1219 3019 3170 3321 122

100 2540 2032 1524 3774 3962 4151 152

120 3048 2438 1829 4528 4755 4981 183

150 3810 3048 2286 5660 5943 6226 229

200 5080 4064 3048 7547 7925 8302 305

250 6350 5080 3810 9434 9906 10377 381

300 7620 6096 4572 11321 11887 12453 457

Min

length

(max.

zoom)

Average

For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4755 mm and the vertical offset is 183 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the

"Distance from screen (mm)" column is 5943 mm. Looking across this row shows that a

150'' (about 3.8 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.

Max

length

(min.

zoom)

Ve rt ic al

offset (mm)

Positioning your projector14

Connection

Notebook or desktop computer

Speakers

A/V device

Monitor

(DVI)

(VGA)

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.

• In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping

contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

• The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available on the

projector vary with each projector model.

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB cable

4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub)

HDMI

5. S-Video cable

6. Video cable

7. Audio cable

8. HDMI cable

1 2

adapter cable

• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key

combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. 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.

• The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.

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• 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 43 for details.

Connecting video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 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:

Te r m i na l n a me Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI

Best

Component Video

S-Video

Video

Better

Good

Normal

Connecting audio

The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater 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 (except for the Power On/Off Ring Tone) when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See

"Connecting audio" on page 16 for details.

• 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.

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Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

2. Press POWER to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Powe r On Ring Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.

The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 32

for details.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

3. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the on-screen instructions.

4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See "Utilizing the password

function" on page 21 for details.

5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input

signal" on page 23 for details.

• If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the

message “Out of Range” displayed on the background screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on

page 53 for details.

• If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters ECO BLANK mode.

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Adjusting the projected image

Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.

Be careful when you press the quickrelease button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.

1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring.

2. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with 1 adjuster foot. It changes the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, screw the adjuster foot to finetune the horizontal angle.

To retract the foot, screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction.

If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see

"Correcting keystone" on page 19 for details.

Auto-adjusting the image

In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

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Correcting keystone

Press /.

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.

To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.

• Press / on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page. Press to correct keystoning at the top of

the image. Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone

correction page appears.

3. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press to correct

keystoning at the bottom of the image.

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Using the menus

Current input signal

Main menu icon

Main menu

Sub-menu

Highlight

Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit.

Status

DISPLAY

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom

Off

Auto

ENTER

MENU Exit

Analog RGB

Teaching Template

DISPLAY

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Position

Phase H. Size

Digital Zoom

Keystone

Analog RGB

Off

Auto

0 0

MENU Exit

3D Teaching Template

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

Language

Projector Installation

Operation Settings Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

Analog RGB

MENU Exit

Front Table

Off BenQ BenQ

Menu Settings

ENTER

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation

Operation Settings Panel Key Lock

Splash Screen

Background Color

Analog RGB

MENU Exit

Front Table

Off

BenQ BenQ

Menu Settings

The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings.

The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.

Below is the overview of the OSD menu.

The following example describes how to set the OSD language.

1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on.

3. Press to highlight Language and press MODE/ENTER.

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2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu.

4. Press / / / to select a preferred language and press MODE/ENTER.

5. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings.

Securing the projector

INPUT NEW PASSWORD

BackMENU

Password Error

Please try again.

Using a security cable lock

The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 18 on page 9 for details.

A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.

Utilizing the password function

For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.

Setting a password

Once a password has been set and the power on lock is activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Security Settings page appears.

2. Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER.

3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys (, , , ) respectively represent 4 digits

(1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password.

4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.

5. To activate the Power On Lock function, press / to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select On.

IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

6. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

If you forget the password

If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right appears lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT PA SS WO RD message follows. You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use

Operation 21

the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 22

Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.

Recall Code:

255 255 255 255

RECALL PASSWORD

Exit

for details.

If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time.

Entering the password recall procedure

1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen.

2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.

3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.

Changing the password

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced> Security Settings > Change Password menu.

2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” appears.

3. Enter the old password.

i. If the password is correct, another message “INPUT NEW PASSWORD”

appears.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message appears lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD” appears for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

4. Enter a new password.

Password: __ __ __ __ __ __

Keep this manual in a safe place.

5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.

6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started.

7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.

Disabling the password function

To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” appears. Enter the current password.

i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings

page.

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Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off. You will

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Video

S-Video

Network Display

USB Display

USB Reader

HDMI

not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.

ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message appears lasting for

three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” appears for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.

Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.

Switching input 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 available signals.

Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.

To select the source:

1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar appears.

2. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER.

Once detected, the selected source information will display at the corner of the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another signal.

• The brightness level of the projected image will change

accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) "PC" presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than "Video" using mostly moving images (movies).

• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect

ratio. For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the “aspect ratio” setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on

page 24 for details.

Changing Color Space

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.

To d o t h is :

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Color Space Conversion and press / to select a suitable color space.

This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.

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Magnifying and searching for details

If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.

• Using the remote control

1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.

2. Use the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.

3. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO. You can also press Digital Zoom-. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size.

• Using the OSD menu

Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar appears.

3. Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.

4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows ( , , , ) on the projector or remote control to

navigate the picture.

5. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/ out function, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.

The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture while searching for details.

Selecting the aspect ratio

The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and some computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.

With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.

To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

• Using the remote control

1. Press Aspect to show the current setting.

2. Press Aspect repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.

• Using the OSD menu

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2. Press

3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your

to highlight Aspect Ratio.

display requirements.

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About the aspect ratio

15:9 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture

4:3 picture

16:9 picture

16:10 picture

• In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.

• OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the

projector's native resolution in its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.

2. Real

3. 4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

4. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the

: The image is projected as its original

resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.

center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like some computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:10 aspect, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

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Optimizing the image

Using Wall Color

In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.

To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press / to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.

Selecting a picture mode

The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.

To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps.

• Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your

desired mode is selected.

• Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press / to select a desired

mode.

1. Dynamic mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.

2. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.

3. sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.

4. Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.

5. 3D mode: Is appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips.

6. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 26 for details.

Setting the User 1/User 2 mode

There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings.

1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.

3. Press / to select User 1 or User 2.

4. Press to highlight Reference Mode.

This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.

5. Press / to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.

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6. Press to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with / . See

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"Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes" below for details.

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below functions may not be available. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these

functions by highlighting them and pressing / on the projector or remote control.

Adjusting Brightness

The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

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Adjusting Contrast

The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.

Adjusting Color

Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.

Adjusting Tint

The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the picture becomes.

Adjusting Sharpness

The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.

Adjusting Brilliant Color

This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.

When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.

Selecting a Color Temperature

The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected.

1. Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.

2. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.

3. Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.

*About color temperatures:

There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.

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Setting a preferred color temperature

To set a preferred color temperature:

1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing / on the projector or remote control.

2. Press to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/

ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears.

3. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by

pressing / .

• R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.

• R Offset/G Offset/B Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.

4. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings

3D Color Management

In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow daylight into the room.

Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it.

Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.

The Color Management 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.

If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc, you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments.

To adjust the settings:

1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.

2. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page appears.

3. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.

4. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.

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Please refer to the illustration to the right

RED

BLUE

GREEN

Yellow

Cyan

Magenta

for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its

range at 0, only pure red in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.

5. Press to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing /

. Every adjustment made will reflect to

the image immediately. For example, if you select Red and set its

value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.

Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.

6. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing /

. The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every

adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.

8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.

9. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.

Resetting current or all picture modes

1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings.

2. Press MODE/ENTER and press / to select Current or All.

• Current: returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings.

• All: returns all settings, except User 1/User 2 in the PICTURE menu to the

factory preset settings.

Setting the presentation timer

Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.

2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing / . The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments.

If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.

3. Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up

ing / .

on the screen by press

Selection Description

Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time. 3 min/2 min/1 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s). Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.

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4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing /

Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right

5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / .

Selection Description

Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time. Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0.

6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at

the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up.

7. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to highlight On and press MODE/ENTER.

8. A confirmation message appears. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting when the timer is on.

To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message appears.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off” displaying on the screen.

Remote paging operations

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging function. See "Connection" on page 15 for details.

You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing Page Up/Page Down on the remote control.

If remote paging function doesn't work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version.

The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows®XP or higher operating systems are recommended.

Freezing the image

Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will display in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control.

If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to release the function: LASER, #1, #4, Page Up/Page Down, NETWORK, NETWORK SETTING.

Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen onscreen.

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Hiding the image

In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard.

You can set the blank time in the

Blank Timer

time when there is no action taken on the blank screen.

If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.

No matter projector or remote control to restore the picture.

Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.

menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of

Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings >

Locking control keys

With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is

on, no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER.

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing / on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message

appears.

2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.

To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the

Basic > Panel Key Lock menu and press / to select Off.

• Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled.

• If you turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector will still be in locked status the

next time it is turned on.

SYSTEM SETUP:

Operating in a high altitude environment

We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C.

Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under such a condition.

To activate the High Altitude Mode:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press / select On. A confirmation message appears.

3. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER.

Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance.

If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from overheating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these

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symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions.

Adjusting the sound

The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection"

on page 15 for how the audio input is connected.

Muting the sound

To temporarily turn off the sound:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.

2. Press to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings page appears.

3. Highlight Mute and press / to select On.

If available, you can also press Mute on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press Volume +/- or / , or:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Volume and press / to select a desired sound level.

Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone

To turn off the ring tone:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2. Press to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press / to select Off.

The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.

Using the test pattern

The projector is able to display the grid test pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion.

To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test Pattern and press / to select On.

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Using the teaching templates

The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern:

1. Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template and press

/ to select Blackboard or Whiteboard.

2. Press / to choose the pattern you need.

3. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.

Teaching Template

Letter Formation

Worksheet

Coordinate Chart

Whiteboard Blackboard

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Shutting down the projector

1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear.

2. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.

To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick cooling function. See "Quick Cooling" on page 41 for details.

3. Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off

Ring Tone" will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect

the power cord from the power outlet.

• To turn off the power ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/

Off Ring Tone" on page 32 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 cool down. Press POWER again to 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.

Direct 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. (When you attempt to re-start the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases,

press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.)

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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

Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard

Auto/Top Bottom/Frame Sequential/ Frame Packing/Side by Side/Off

3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings 3/Off 3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D Settings 3 Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/ Coordinate Chart

R Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G Offset/B Offset

1. DISPLAY

2. PICTURE

3. SOURCE

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom

3D Mode

3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert

Teaching Template

Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)/User 1/User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D) Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On/Off Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm

Color Temperature Fine Tuning

3D Color Management

Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel Quick Auto Search On/Off

Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV

Apply 3D Settings

Save 3D Settings

Blackboard

Whiteboard

Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y Hue Saturation Gain

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Main menu Sub-menu Options

Timer Period 1~240 minutes Timer Display Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/Never

Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right

Count Down/Count Up

Presentation Timer

Language

Timer Position

Timer Counting Direction Sound Reminder On/Off On/Off

SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Projector Installation

Menu Display Time

Menu Settings

Operation Settings

Panel Key Lock On/Off Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ

Menu Position

Reminder Message Direct Power On On/Off Signal Power On On/Off

Auto Power Off

Quick Cooling On/Off Instant Restart On/Off

Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling

5 sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always

Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/BottomRight/Bottom-Left

On/Off

Disable/3 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min

Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/30 min Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 hr/8 hr/12 hr

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Main menu Sub-menu Options

High Altitude Mode On/Off

Mute On/Off

Audio Settings

Lamp Settings

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

Security Settings

Baud Rate

Test Pattern On/Off

Closed Caption

Standby Settings

Reset All Settings

INFORMA

Current System Status

TION

Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.

Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone

Lamp Mode

Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Change Password Change Security

Settings

Closed Caption Enable

Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Monitor Out On/Off Audio Pass Through

On/Off

Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave

Power On Lock

2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 38400/57600/115200

On/Off

Off/Audio in/HDMI

• Source

• Picture Mode

• Lamp Mode

• Resolution

• 3D Format

• Color System

• Equivalent Lamp

• Firmware Version

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Description of each menu

1. DISPLAY menu

Function Description

Wall Color

Aspect Ratio

Keystone

Position

Phase

H. Size

Digital Zoom

Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 26 for details.

There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 24 for details.

Corrects any keystoning of the image. See "Correcting keystone" on

page 19 for details.

Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.

Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 24 for details.

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Function Description

1. DISPLAY menu

This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images.

3D Mode

The default setting is Auto and the projector automatically chooses

an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the projector

Teaching Template

cannot recognize the 3D format,

When the 3D function is on:

• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.

• The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.

3D Sync Invert

When you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this function to correct the problem.

Apply 3D Settings

After the 3D settings are saved, you can decide if you would like to apply them 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 with memorized data is available.

Save 3D Settings

When you have successfully displayed the 3D contents after making the appropriate adjustments, you can enable this function and choose a set of 3D settings to memorize current 3D settings.

See "Using the teaching templates" on page 33 for details.

press / to choose a 3D mode.

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Function Description

2. PICTURE menu

3. SOURCE menu

Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your

Picture Mode

Reference Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Brilliant Color

Color Temperature

projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a

picture mode" on page 26 for details.

Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 26 for details.

Adjusts the brightness of the image. See "Adjusting Brightness" on

page 27 for details.

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. See "Adjusting Contrast" on page 27 for details.

Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video image. See "Adjusting Color" on page 27 for details.

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected.

Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See "Adjusting

Tint" on page 27 for details.

This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See "Adjusting

Sharpness" on page 27 for details.

This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or Component Video signal is selected.

See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 27 for details.

See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 27 for details.

Color Temperature

See "Setting a preferred color temperature" on page 28 for details.

Fine Tuning

3D Color Management

Reset Picture Settings

Quick Auto Search

See "3D Color Management" on page 28 for details.

See "Resetting current or all picture modes" on page 29 for details.

See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details.

Color Space Conversion

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See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details.

Function Description

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

Presentation Timer

Language

Projector Installation

Menu Settings

Operation Settings

Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 for details.

Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using

the menus" on page 20 for details.

The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 13 for details.

Menu Display Time

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press.

Menu Position

Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.

Reminder Message

Sets the reminder messages on or off.

Direct Power On

Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord.

Signal Power On

Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable.

Auto Power Off

Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. See "Setting Auto Power Off" on

page 46 for details.

Quick Cooling

Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 15 seconds.

This function is only available when Instant Restart is off.

Instant Restart

Selecting On enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off.

Blank Timer

Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. See "Hiding the image" on

page 31 for details.

Sleep Timer

Sets the auto-shutdown timer.

Operation 41

Function Description

4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Panel Key Lock

Background Color

Splash Screen

High Altitude Mode

Audio Settings

Lamp Settings

Security Settings

Baud Rate

Test Pattern

Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys"

on page 31 for details.

Sets the background color for the projector.

Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up.

A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high

altitude environment" on page 31 for details.

See "Adjusting the sound" on page 32 for details.

Lamp Mode

See "Setting the Lamp Mode" on page 46 for details.

Reset Lamp Timer

See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 48 for details.

Equivalent Lamp

See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 46 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated.

See "Utilizing the password function" on page 21 for details.

Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel.

See "Using the test pattern" on page 32 for details.

Operation42

Function Description

5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu

Closed Caption Enable

Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions.

Closed Caption

Standby Settings

Reset All Settings

• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in TV listings).

Caption Version

Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area).

Monitor Out

Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is correctly connected to devices. See "Connection" on page 15 for how to make the connection.

Audio Pass Through

The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices. Press / to choose the source that you wish to use. See "Connection" on page 15 for how to make the connection.

Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption.

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

The following settings will still remain: Keystone, User 1, User 2,

Reference Mode, Reset Picture Settings, Projector Installation, Language, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Baud Rate, Reset All Settings and Current System Status.

Operation 43

6. INFORMATION menu

Function Description

Source

Shows the current signal source.

Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.

Lamp Mode

Shows the current lamp mode.

Current System Status

Resolution

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

3D Format

Shows the current 3D mode.

Color System

Shows input system format.

Equivalent Lamp

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Firmware Version

Shows the firmware version of your projector.

Operation44

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean.

Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely before cleaning the lens.

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material.

Cleaning the projector case

Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in "Shutting down the projector" on page 34 and unplug the power cord.

• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent. Then wipe the case.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage 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 humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to "Specifications" on page 51 or consult your dealer about the range.

• Retract the adjuster feet.

• Remove the battery from the remote control.

• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Transporting the projector

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent.

Maintenance 45

Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer.

Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 2.22 x (hours used in Normal mode) + 1.67 x (hours used in Economic mode) + 1.54 x (hours used in SmartEco mode) + 1.00 x (hours used in LampSave mode).

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP:

Advanced menu.

2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp

Settings page appears.

3. You will see the Equivalent Lamp information displaying on the menu.

4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.

Extending lamp life

The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.

• Setting the Lamp Mode

Setting the projector in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode, go into the SYSTEM

SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .

Lamp mode Description

Normal

Economic

SmartEco

LampSave

• Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.

To s et Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > Auto Power Off menu and press / . If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.

Provides full lamp brightness Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan

noise Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to extend the lamp life

Maintenance46

Timing of replacing the lamp

Order Replacement Lamp

Lamp>XXXX Hours

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Notice

Replace Lamp Soon

Lamp>XXXX Hours

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Notice

Replace Lamp Now

Lamp>XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Notice

Out of Lamp Usage Time

Replace lamp (Refer to user manual) Then reset lamp timer

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

WARNING

When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please consult your dealer or go to http://lamp.benq.com before installing a new lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.

The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 49 for details.

The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

Status Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with Economic selected (See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on

page 46), you may continue to operate the

projector until the next hour lamp warning appears.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally.

Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

Maintenance 47

Replacing the lamp

Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Please contact service personnel for changing the lamp or visit http://www.BenQ.com.

Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM

SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message appears asking

if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to “0”.

Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage.

Maintenance48

Indicators

Light Status & Description

Orange Off Off

Green

Flashing

Green Off Off

Orange Flashing

Red Off Off

Green Off Red

Red Flashing Off Off

Green Off Off Green Green Green

Off Off Red

Off Off

Red Red Off

Red

Green Red Off

Off Off

Orange

Flashing

Red

Flashing

Power eve nt s

Stand-by mode

Powering up

Normal operation

Normal power-down cooling

Download CW start fail Scaler shutdown fail (data abort) Burn-in ON Burn-in OFF

Lamp events

Lamp1 error in normal operation

Lamp is not lit up

Thermal events

Fan 1 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed)

Off

Fan 2 error (the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed)

Temperature 1 error (over limited temperature)

Maintenance 49

Troubleshooting

The projector does not turn on.

Cause Remedy

There is no power from the power cord.

Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process.

No picture

Cause Remedy

The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.

The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device.

The input signal has not been correctly selected.

The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Blurred image

Cause Remedy

The projection lens is not correctly focused. The projector and the screen are not aligned properly. The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

Remote control does not work

Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.

Wait until the cooling down process has completed.

Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary.

Cause Remedy

The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with new ones. There is an obstacle between the remote

control and the projector. You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) of the projector.

Remove the obstacle.

The password is incorrect

Cause Remedy

You do not remember the password.

Troubleshooting50

Please see "Entering the password recall

procedure" on page 22 for details.

Specifications

Projector specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optical

Resolution (MS512H/MS521P/TS537)

800 x 600 SVGA

(MX522P/TX538)

1024 x 768 XGA

Display system

1-CHIP DMD

Lens F/Number

F = 2.56 ~ 2.8, f = 21 ~ 23.1 mm

Lamp

190 W lamp

Electrical

Power supply

AC100–240V, 2.7 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption

280 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)

Mechanical

Weight

1.9 Kg (4.19 lbs)

Output terminals

RGB output

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Speaker

(Stereo) 2 watt x 1 Audio signal output

PC audio jack x 1

Control

RS-232 serial control

9 pin x 1

IR receiver x 1

Input terminals

Computer input

RGB input

D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2

Video signal input

S-VIDEO

Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1

VIDEO

RCA jack x 1

SD/HDTV signal input

Analog - Component RCA jack x 3

(through RGB input)

Digital - HDMI x 1

Audio signal input

Audio in

PC audio jack x 1

USB port (Mini-B x 1)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature

0°C–40°C at sea level

Operating relative humidity

10%–90% (without condensation)

Operating altitude

0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C 1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with High Altitude Mode on)

Specifications 51

Dimensions

283

222

Unit: mm

59.5

54.46

Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm)

Unit: mm

283 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 222 mm (D)

Ceiling mount installation

59.5

54.46

4.93

71.75

44.94

207.54

201.55

105.77

71.65

537.9

577.7

625.86

81.9

128.9

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104.42

225.4

Timing chart

Supported timing for PC input

Ver ti ca l

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108

1024 x 576

1024 x 600

1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.87 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.5

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750 1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60.000 75.000 162.000 1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60*** 59.954 65.29 146.25

640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.060 68.680 100.000

• *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. **Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000 XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

XGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

BenQ

Notebook_timing

BenQ

Notebook_timing

WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500 WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

WXGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108.000

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

60.0 35.820 46.966

64.995 41.467 51.419

119.909 101.563 146.25

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications 53

• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen.

Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input

Ve rt ic a l

Resolution Mode

Frequency

(Hz)

VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175

640 x 480

720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108

1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.87 47.776 79.5 1024 x 576@60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60.00 35.820 46.996 1024 x 600@65Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 64.995 41.467 51.419

1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250

1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.870 47.776 79.5

1280 x 800

1280 x 1024

1280 x 960

1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500

1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935 106.500

1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750 1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60.000 75.000 162.000

1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.290 146.250 640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280

1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000

1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00

• *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats.

**Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats.

• The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is

possible that some timings cannot be chosen.

VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000

SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000

SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250

SVGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65.000

XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000 XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500

XGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500

WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500 WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500

WXGA_120**

(Reduce Blanking)

SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000

SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500

1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108

1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500

119.854 77.425 83.000

119.989 97.551 115.5

119.909 101.563 146.25

Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Specifications54

Ve rt ic al

Timing Resolution

Frequency

(Hz)

480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 27 HDMI only

480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 HDMI only

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 27 HDMI/DVI

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 HDMI/DVI

720/50p** 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 HDMI/DVI

720/60p*** 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25 HDMI/DVI 1080/50i**** 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25 HDMI/DVI 1080/60i**** 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25 HDMI/DVI

1080/24P** 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 HDMI/DVI

1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 HDMI/DVI

1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 HDMI/DVI 1080/50P***** 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5 HDMI/DVI 1080/60P***** 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5 HDMI/DVI

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. **Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Packing, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential, Frame Packing, Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. ****Supported timing for 3D signal in Side by Side format. *****Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom format.

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Pixel

Frequency

(MHz)

Remark

Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input

Timing Resolution

480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5

480p* 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27

576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 13.5

576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27

720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25

720/60p* 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25

1080/50i 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 56.25 148.5 1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5

• *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.

• Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.

Ver ti ca l

Frequency (Hz)

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Pixel Frequency

(MHz)

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode

NTSC* 15.73 60 3.58

PAL 15.63 50 4.43

SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41

PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58

PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58

PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43

NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43

*Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format.

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Ver t i ca l F r e q ue n c y

(Hz)

Color sub-carrier

Frequency (MHz)

Specifications 55

Warranty and Copyright information

Limited warranty

BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage.

Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.

Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions, especially the ambient humidity must be inbetween 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0°C and 35°C, altitude lower than 4920 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.

For other information, please visit www.BenQ.com.

Copyright 2013 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

Patents

This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents:

U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,181,318. TW patents 202690; 205470; I228635; I259932.

China patents ( 中国发明专利 ) ZL01143168.7; ZL03119907.0; ZL200510051609.2

Warranty and Copyright information56

Benq MS512H, MS512P, MX522P, TS537, TX538 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Ta b l e o f c o nte n t s

Important safety instructions

Introduction

Projector features

Shipping contents

Standard accessories

Optional accessories

Projector exterior view

Controls and functions

Projector

Remote control

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection dimensions

Connection

Connecting video source devices

Operation

Starting up the projector

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

Auto-adjusting the image

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity

Correcting keystone

Using the menus

Securing the projector

Using a security cable lock

Utilizing the password function

Switching input signal

Magnifying and searching for details

Selecting the aspect ratio

Optimizing the image

Using Wall Color

Selecting a picture mode

Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes

Setting the presentation timer

Remote paging operations

Freezing the image

Hiding the image

Locking control keys

Operating in a high altitude environment

Adjusting the sound

Using the test pattern

Using the teaching templates

Shutting down the projector

Direct power off

Menu operation

Menu system

Description of each menu

Maintenance

Care of the projector

Cleaning the lens

Cleaning the projector case

Storing the projector

Transporting the projector

Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

Extending lamp life

Timing of replacing the lamp

Replacing the lamp

Indicators

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Projector specifications

Dimensions

Ceiling mount installation

Timing chart

Warranty and Copyright information