Benq MS535P, MX535P User Manual

Digital Projector

User Manual

MS535P / MX535P

V1.00

Ta bl e o f c o n te n t s

Important safety

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

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

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

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

Projector exterior view .......................10

Positioning your

projector .................... 16

Choosing a location ...............................16

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size .............................................................17

Connection ................ 18

Operation .................. 19

Starting up the projector .....................19

Adjusting the projected image ............20

Using the menus .....................................23

Securing the projector ..........................24

Switching input signal ............................26

Magnifying and searching for details ..27

Selecting the aspect ratio .....................28

Optimizing the image ............................28

Setting the presentation timer ............33

Remote paging operations ...................34

Hiding the image ....................................34

Freezing the image .................................34

Operating in a high altitude

environment ............................................35

Adjusting the sound ..............................35

Personalizing the projector menu

display .......................................................36

Select the lamp saver mode ................36

Shutting down the projector ...............37

Menu operation ......................................38

Maintenance .............. 51

Care of the projector ........................... 51

Lamp information .................................. 52

Troubleshooting ........ 60

Specifications ............. 61

Dimensions ............................................. 62

Ceiling mount installation .................... 62

Timing chart ........................................... 63

Warranty and Copyright

information ................ 67

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.

4. Always open the lens shutter

or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur.

In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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6. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

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

11. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts.

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

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

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, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

14. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

15. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

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Introduction

Projector features

The projector offers the following features

• SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving

SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption depending on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected

• Longest hours lamp life with SmartEco™ technology

SmartEco™ technology increases the lamp life hours when selecting SmartEco mode to lower the power consumption

• ECO BLANK saves lamp power

Pressing the ECO BLANK bottom to immediately hide the image, lowering the lamp power at the same time your image is hiding

• Less than 0.5W in standby condition

Less than 0.5W power consumption under standby mode

• One-key auto-adjustment

Pressing AUTO on the keypad or remote control to show the best picture quality immediately

• Quick Cooling, Auto Power Off, Direct Power On

Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector. Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time. Direct Power On turns your projector when the power is fed.

•Instant Restart

Selectable Instant Restart function enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off.

• 3D Function supported

Various 3D formats make the 3D function more flexible.

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/ brightness settings, and is proportional to projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Shipping contents

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

battery

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Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. Carry bag

4. 3D glasses Introduction 9

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

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1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 11 for details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Vent (air inhale)

4. Focus ring

5. Zoom ring

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. Quick-release lever

9. RGB signal output jack

10. USB mini-B input jack

11. RS-232 control port

12. RGB (PC) signal input jack

13. HDMI input jack

14. Audio input jack

15. Audio output jack

16. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

17. Security bar

18. Vent (heated air exhaust)

19. Rear adjuster foot

20. Front adjuster foot

21. Ceiling mount holes

22. AC power cord inlet

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Controls and functions

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Projector

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size

and clarity" on page 22 for details.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-

tuning the image size and clarity" on page 22 for details.

3. OK

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page

29 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using

the menus" on page 23 for details.

4. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Installing the

dust filter (Optional accessory)" on page 58 for detail.

5. TEMP (temperature) warning light

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

"Installing the dust filter (Optional accessory)" on page 58 for details.

6. LAMP indicator light

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

the dust filter (Optional accessory)" on page 58 for details.

7. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 19 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 37 for

details.

8. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 26 for

details.

9. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu or exits and saves menu settings when it is on top level of OSD menu.

10. MENU

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

11. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page

21 for details.

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

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 22 for details.

13. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture. See

"Hiding the image" on page 34 for

details.

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

14. Volume /Arrow keys ( / Left, / Right)

Adjusts the sound level. When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu is activated, the #12 and #14 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 23 for details.

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Remote control

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1. ON

Turns on the projector. See "Starting up

the projector" on page 19 for details.

2. PC 1

Searches for an input signal and displays PC-1 signal.

3. Left/ Right

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3 and #11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 23 for details.

4. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu or exits and saves menu settings when it is on the top level of OSD menu.

5. ECO BLANK

Press the ECO BLANK button to turn off the image for a period of time with 70% lamp power saving. Press again to restore the image. See "Hiding the

image" on page 34 for details.

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19 20 21 22

6. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image. See

"Freezing the image" on page 34 for

details.

7. Page Up/Down keys (PAGE +/-)

Page up/down arrows when connected through USB to a PC. See

"Remote paging operations" on page 34 for details.

8. CC

CC is not supported by this model.

9. 3D SETTINGS

Activates the 3D On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

10. OFF

Turns off the projector. See "Shutting

down the projector" on page 37 for

details.

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

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 29 for details.

12. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 26 for

details.

13. OK

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode"

on page 29 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using

the menus" on page 23 for details.

14. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, exits and saves menu

settings.

23 for details

See "Using the menus" on page

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15. AUTO

0°

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image"

on page 21 for details.

16. Mute

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

17. Digital Zoom keys (ZOOM +/-)

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 27 for

details.

18. Volume keys (VOL / )

19. SMART ECO

Displays the lamp mode selection bar (Normal/Economic/SmartEco).

20. INFO

Displays the status information of the projector.

21. QUICK INSTALL

Displays the QUICK INSTALL menu including Projector Installation, Test Pattern, and Keystone.

22. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio. See

"About the aspect ratio" on page 28 for

details.

Adjusts the sound level.

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

• Operating the projector from the front

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Replacing the remote control battery

1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position.

Stop when it clicks into place.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s

instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a

long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.

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

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

2. Front Ceiling

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

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

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

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

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

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location.

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

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical offset

Diagonal

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the content format each factors in the projected image size.

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 62 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 4:3

Screen size Projection distance (mm)

Diagonal

Inch mm (max. zoom) (min. zoom)

30 762 610 457 1153 1273 1392 27 35 889 711 533 1356 1495 1633 32 40 1016 813 610 1558 1717 1875 37 50 1270 1016 762 1963 2161 2359 46 60 1524 1219 914 2368 2605 2843 55

80 2032 1626 1219 3177 3493 3810 73 100 2540 2032 1524 3987 4382 4777 91 120 3048 2438 1829 4796 5270 5745 110 150 3810 3048 2286 6010 6603 7195 137 200 5080 4064 3048 8034 8824 9614 183 220 5588 4470 3353 8843 9712 10581 201 250 6350 5080 3810 10057 11045 12032 229 300 7620 6096 4572 12081 13266 14450 274

(mm)H(mm)

For example, if your projector is MS535P/MX535P and using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 5270 mm and with a vertical offset of 110 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the

"Projection distance (mm)" column is 5270 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 120''

(about 3.0 m) screen is required.

All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

Min distance

Average

Max distance

Vertical offset

(mm)

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Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

1. VGA cable 2. USB Cable

3. HDMI cable

4. Audio cable (PC/RCA jack)

• In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

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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 cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

• If Direct Power On function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected and power has been applied. See "Direct Power On" on page 47 for details.

• If Signal Power On function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically when VGA signal is detected. See "Signal Power On" on page 47 for details.

2. Press POWER on the projector or

ON on the remote control to start the

projector. The POWER flashes and stays orange 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.

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

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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 24 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 displays in 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 26 for details.

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

Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the projection angle

The projector is equipped with 1 front adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:

1. Pull the quick-release lever and lift the front

of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release lever to lock the foot in position. You may also screw the front adjuster foot to change the image height.

2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the

horizontal angle.

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 "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 27 for details.

• 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 adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.

Operation

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.

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

Use build-in test pattern

You can adjust the image shape and focus status by observing the input signal content, or using the test pattern build-in OSD manual from OSD or remote control for better observe the shape changed.

• Using the remote control

Press the Quick Install to display Quick Install menu, and go to the Test Pattern > On. The Test Pattern displays.

•Using the OSD menu

Open the OSD menu and go to the

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test Pattern > On. The Test Pattern displays.

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