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1. 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high altitude 32 Adjusting the 33 Using the test pattern 33 2 Table of contents Using the teaching templates 34 Shutting down the projector 35 Direct power olff 35 Menu operation 36 Maintenance 46 Care of the projector 46 Lamp information 47 Troubleshooting 5 Specifications 52 Projector specifications 52 Dimensions yama asw 53 Ceiling mount installation 53 Timing chart see 54 Warranty and Copyright information 58 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 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may dam
2. Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector 592 2 1 If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 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 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 Important safety instructions 5 6 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 SV 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 20 This apparatus must be earthed
3. Description I 3D 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 cannot recognize the 3D format press A W to choose a 3D mode Cr 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 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 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 Teaching Template See Using the teaching templates on page 34 for details 40 Operation Function Description Picture Mode Pre define
4. Notebook or desktop Monitor Computer AN device P v 2 L x 5 MINI B 9 OUT VIDEO E VGA cable 5 S Video cable VGA to DVI A cable 6 Video cable USB cable 7 Audio cable Component Video to VGA D Sub 8 HDMI cable 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 jack Connection Ifyou 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 44 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 Terminal name Terminal appearance Picture quality HDMI 2 5 o Best Compone
5. This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use 24 Operation 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 Press Digital Zoomt 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 Use the directional arrows V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press Digital 2 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 4 gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar appears Press Digital Zoom repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the panning mode and press the directional arrows A V 4 gt on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture To reduce size of the picture press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press Digital Zoom repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further
6. W until your desired signal is selected Computer2 YPbPr2 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 2 to search for another signal gu HDMI mec Video Lamm S Video C3 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 5524 5514 525 16 10 526 526 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 25 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 do this l Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Color Space Conversion and press 4 gt to select a suitable color space
7. gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 3 2 min min Displays the timer on screen in the last 3 2 1 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time Operation 4 Press Y to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing lt gt Top Left Bottom Left gt Top Right Bottom Right 5 Press V to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing 4 Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 6 Press V to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt gt 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 activate the presentation timer press W and press lt gt to highlight On and pres MODE ENTER 8 confirmation message appears Highlight Yes 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 to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message appe
8. p Beno MS524 MS5 4H MX525 MW526 TW526 Digital Projector User Manual ifa Pii V te tag Fey d x Pai Sia pw p Pla a gt K e a a Table of contents Important safety INSEFUCTIONS 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 tete en ete tun 14 Connection l6 Connecting video source devices 17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector 18 Adjusting the projected image 19 Using the 21 Securing the projector 22 Switching input signal 24 Magnifying and searching for details 25 Selecting the aspect ratio 25 Optimizing the image 27 Setting the presentation timer 30 Remote paging operations 3l Freezing the 3l Hiding the 2
9. still active when panel key lock is enabled Ifyou turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Operating in a high altitude environment 32 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 30 Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient temperature is between 0 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 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press Y to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt gt select On confirmation message appears 3 Highlight Yes 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 over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these Operation symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme condition
10. 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt 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 Press V to highlight Power On Lock and press 4 to select Off You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Operation 23 ii If the password is incorrect the password error message will appear and the message INPUT PASSWORD appears for your retry You can press MENUJ EXIT to cancel the change or try another password C 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 l Press SOURCE on the projector or remote Computer control A source selection bar appears 2 Press A
11. 14 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 25 1920 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 14 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 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 and Side by Side formats Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Wird Resolution Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz 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 50 1280 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 25 1920 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 1080i 1125i 960Hz or 1080i 1125i 3 50Hz signal may result in slight
12. 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720 400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 209 X699 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 000 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 4 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 4 BenQ 024 x 576 Notebook timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 Mo 64 995 41 467 51 419 Notebook timing 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 WXGA 60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA 75 74 934 62 795 106 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 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 1280590 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 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 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 29 146 25 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz 16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz 21 75 060 68 680 100 000 Supported timing for 3D signal Top Bot
13. 934 62 795 106 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 SXGA 60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 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 1290 x 900 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 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 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 870 75 2 21 75 06 68 68 100 00 Cr Supported timing for 3D signal Top Bottom and Side by Side formats Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential Top Bottom and Side by Side formats Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format 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 Specifications 55 56 Resolution Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency Hz Frequency kHz MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 27 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
14. Lamp error in normal operation Orange Flashing Lamp is not lit up Green Off Orange Lamp life exhausted Thermal events Red Red or Fan error the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed Red Red Fan 2 error the actual fan speed is outside the Flashing desired speed Green Red Off Temperature error over limited temperature Maintenance Troubleshooting 0 The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord 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 Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector
15. altitude environment on page 32 for details Audio a See Adjusting the sound on page 33 for details Settings T Lamp Mode m See Setting the Lamp Mode on page 47 for details m Lamp Reset Lamp Timer S Settings See Resetting the lamp timer on page 49 for details Equivalent Lamp See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 47 for details on how the B total lamp hour is calculated B Securit 2 ee Utilizing the password function on page or details y See Utilizing the df on page 22 for detail 3 Settings Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you h jector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or Baud Rate can connect the projec g P download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern See Using the test pattern on page 33 for details Operation 43 Function Description dNLAS WALSAS 5 Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions 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 CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in
16. 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 14 Positioning your projector 526 526 16 10 Screen diagonal Projection distance Screen Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 16 10 and the projected picture is in a 16 10 aspect ratio Screen size Projection distance mm Diagonal w Min distance Max distance H mm Average Inch mm mm max zoom min zoom 40 1016 862 538 1290 1355 1419 50 1270 1077 673 1613 1694 1774 60 1524 1292 808 1935 2032 2129 70 1778 1508 942 2258 2371 2484 80 2032 1723 1077 2581 2710 2839 90 2286 1939 1212 2903 3048 3194 100 2540 2154 1346 3226 3387 3548 110 2794 2369 1481 3548 3726 3903 120 3048 2585 1615 3871 4065 4258 130 3302 2800 1750 4194 4403 4613 140 3556 3015 1885 4516 4742 4968 150 3810 3231 2019 4839 5081 5323 160 4064 3446 2154 5161 5419 5677 170 4318 3662 2289 5484 5758 6032 180 4572 3877 2423 5806 6097 6387 190 4826 4092 2558 6129 6435 6742 200 5080 4308 2692 6452 6774 7097 250 6
17. image vibration Specifications Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz 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 5 4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format Specifications 57 Warranty and Copyright information 58 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 in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 and 35 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
18. 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 l 2 Using the remote control Press Aspect to show the current setting Press Aspect repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press 4 gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Aspect Ratio Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Operation 25 26 About the aspect ratio 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 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 a
19. number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector Operation 45 Maintenance Care of the projector 46 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 Usea canister of compressed air to remove dust e IP 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 35 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 w
20. page 28 for details Color Temperature See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 29 for details Fine Tuning 3D Color Management See 3D Color Management on page 29 for details Reset Picture Settings See Resetting current or all picture modes on page 30 for details w uick Auto ES 5 See Switching input signal on page 24 for details c A m Color Space 2 See Switching input signal on page 24 for details 3 Conversion 2 Operation 41 Function Description Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 30 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using Language the menus on page 21 for details Projector The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with Installation 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 Settings Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Reminder Message A Sets the reminder messages on or off 2 Direct Power On Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed zi through the power cord x Signal Power On Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in sta
21. projector As soon as the lamp lights up a Power 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 33 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 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 22 for details Switch all of the connected equipment on 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 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 24 for details Please select language English Hrvatski nska Romana erlands Norsk T rk e Dansk tina Portugu s
22. the 5 7 and 12 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Remote control 941051 eJ 4 5 Oe 115 ote x 2 25 tle 9 1454 L E oA E PS fool gt ene 2 eha E o LLL 0 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on Info Shows the status information of the projector MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings lt Left MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Keystone Arrow keys S A V Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection SmartEco Displays the lamp mode selection bar Aspect Selects the display aspect ratio 20 21 22 23 Page Up Page Down Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size Timer On Activates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting Timer
23. the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Test Pattern and press 4 9 to select On Operation 33 Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes To activate the pattern l Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY gt Teaching Template and press A to select Blackboard Whiteboard 2 Press lt to choose the pattern you need 3 Press MODE ENTER to activate the pattern Teaching Whiteboard Blackboard Template Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart 34 Operation Shutting down the projector Press D POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear Press O 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 42 for details 3 co 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 tu
24. 2 3D Settings Apply 3D 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings Settings 3 Off Blackboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Teaching Coordinate Chart Template Whiteboard Offi Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Picture Mode _ Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness 2 Brilliant Color On Off PICTURE Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Color Temperature Fine Tuning oe Primary Color R G B C M Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current All Cancel 3 Quick Auto Search On Off SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto RGB YUV Operation Main menu Sub menu Options 4 SYSTEM SETUP Basic Timer Period 17240 minutes Timer Display Always 3 min 2 min min Never Timer Position Presentation Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right Ti Timer Counting Count Down Count Up Direction Sound Reminder On Off On Off English Frangais Deutsch Italiano SSD Y RTK 8 0 Language Svenska Nederlands T rkce e tina Portugu s Inu Polski Magyar Hrvatski Norsk Dansk Suomi Indonesian EMnvK amp 23 Redt Projector Installation Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu Display Time 5 10 sec 20 se
25. 350 5385 3365 8065 8468 8871 300 7620 6462 4039 9677 10161 10645 For example if you are using an 120 screen the recommended projection distance is 4065 mm If your measured projection distance is 5 0 m 5000 mm the closest match in the Projection distance mm column is 5081 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 Positioning your projector 15 Connection 16 When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 2 3 gt Turn all equipment off before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source 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
26. 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 Important safety instructions 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 brightn
27. Il 0 0 20 0 Qe oo oo 16 9 picture O O 0 O O O 0 20 16 10 picture Operation 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 gt Wall Color menu and press 4 gt 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 Goto the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press 4 to select a desired mode I 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 15 designed for presentations The brightness i
28. Set up Enters presentation timer setting directly 3D settings Enters 3D settings directly AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt 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 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar Volume Adjusts the sound level Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off Freeze Freezes the projected image Quick Install Quickly selects several functions to adjust the projected image and displays the test pattern cc Displays the video term description on screen which is provided for hard of hearing viewers Teaching template Enters Teaching template setting directly Introduction 11 Remote control effective range 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 sensors 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 Operating the projector from the front Replacing the remote control batteries To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and sli
29. age your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is Z some countries the line volage 5 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 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 To temporarily turn off the lamp press ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions Continued 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 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot 10 during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The pr
30. and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Remote control does not work 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 Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 8 meters 26 feet of the projector The password is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 23 for details Troubleshooting 51 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice Optical Resolution 5524 5514 800 x 600 SVGA MX525 1024 x 768 XGA MW526 TW526 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number F 2 56 2 8 f 21 23 1 mm Clear focus range 5524 5514 525 2 26 5 66 m Wide 2 49 4 98 m Tele MW526 TW526 1 94 4 84 m Wide 2 13 4 26 m Tele Lamp 190 W lamp Electrical Power supply 100 240 2 7 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 280 W Max 0 5 W Standby Mechanical Weight 1 9 Kg 4 19 Ibs Output terminals RGB output D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Speaker Stereo 2 watt x 1 Audio signal output PC
31. ars 2 Highlight Yes 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 16 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 Windows998 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 CF 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 Operation 31 Hiding the image In order to draw the aud
32. audio jack x 1 52 Specifications 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 1096 9096 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 Dimensions 283 mm W x 95 mm H x 222 mm D Unit mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm 207 54 105 77 59 5 D 54 46 71 75 493 o 44 94 625 86 Unit mm Specifications 53 Timing chart 54 Supported timing for PC input Vertical Horizontal Pixel Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency Hz kHz MHz VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 VGA 75 75 000 37 500 31
33. ax 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 52 or consult your dealer about the range e Retract the adjuster feet e Remove the battery from the remote control e 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 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 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu 2 Press V 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 T
34. c 30 sec Always Menu Settings Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder On Off Message Direct Power On On Off Signal Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 3 10 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Operation Quick Cooling On Off Settings Instant Restart On Off Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min l hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Panel Key Lock On Off Background Color Black Blue Purple BenQ Splash Screen Black Blue BenQ Operation 37 38 Main menu Sub menu Options High Altitude Mode On Off Mute On Off Audio Settings on Ring Tone PAN Lamp Mode Normal Economic SmartEco Lamp Settings LampSave Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp 5 S c ri Change Password uri SYSTEM Settin Change Security Power Oniodk SETUP 2 Settings Advanced 2400 4800 9600 4400 19200 Pand nate 38400 57600 1152000 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption On Off Closed Caption Enable Caption Version 2 3 Standby On Off Setti udio Pass ettings Through Off Audio in HDMI Reset All Settings Source Picture Mode 6 Lamp Mode INFORMA Current System Status Resolution 3D Format TION Color System Equivalent Lamp Firmware Version Note that the menu items ar
35. cted image size Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 53 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position MS524 MS5 4H MX525 4 3 Screen diagonal Screen 4 Center of lens Vertical offset 55 ew eel Projection distance The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is in a 4 3 aspect ratio Screen size Distance from screen mm Died Min Max Vertical 8 length length offset mm H mm Average max min mm Inch mm zoom zoom 30 762 610 457 1134 1191 1247 46 40 1016 813 610 1512 1587 1663 61 50 1270 1016 762 1890 1984 2079 76 60 1524 1219 914 2268 2381 2494 91 80 2032 1626 1219 3024 3175 3326 122 100 2540 2032 1524 3780 3968 4157 152 120 3048 2438 1829 4535 4762 4989 183 150 3810 3048 2286 5669 5953 6236 229 200 5080 4064 3048 7559 7937 8315 305 250 6350 5080 3810 9449 9921 10394 381 300 7620 6096 4572 11339 11905 12472 457 For example if you are using 120 screen the recommended projection distance is 4762 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 5953 mm Looking across this row shows that a 150 about 3 8 m screen is required C All measurements are approximate and may vary
36. d picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 27 for details Selects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality Reference and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the Mode same page below See Setting the User User 2 mode on page 27 for details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 28 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image Contrast See Adjusting Contrast on page 28 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a Colo video image See Adjusting Color on page 28 for details r CT This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video N signal is selected v Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 28 for details O Tint c CF 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 El Sharpness Sharpness on page 28 for details n 2 c This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 28 for details Color Temperature See Selecting a Color Temperature on
37. de 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 72 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 Ifthe 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 12 Introduction Choosing a location Positioning your projector Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 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 Fron
38. e 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 Operation Description of each menu Function Description AV IdSIG I Wall Color Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 27 for details Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 25 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on Keystone page 20 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower Position position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Cr This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase Cr This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the horizontal width of the image H Size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 25 for details Operation 39 Function
39. ess Y to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt gt See 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 4 gt 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 ran control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 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 alg
40. ess 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
41. he 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 gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt gt Lamp mode Description Normal Provides full lamp brightness Lowers brightness extend the lamp life and decreases the fan Economic Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level LampSave Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to extend the lamp life 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 set Auto Power go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt gt 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 Maintenance 47 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please consult your dealer or g
42. ience 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 SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Operation Settings gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of 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 Blank Timer is activated or not you can press most of the keys on the 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 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 Goto the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control A confirmation message appears 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press 4 to select Off C3 Keys on the remote control
43. ith 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 Main menu icon Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Sub menu Teaching Template Highlight Current input signal amp Analog RGB Status Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to MENU Exit exit The following example describes how to set the OSD language Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 30 3D m Teaching Template 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Basic 88 Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Front Table ICM Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color El Splash Screen Press Y to highlight Language and press MODE ENTER 2 21 Presentation Language ENTER Projector Installation Front Table Menu Settings i Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen Press A W lt q to selecta preferred language and press MODE ENTER Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings Operation 21 Securing the projector Using a security cable loc
44. k 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 C 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 l Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt 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 INPUT NEW PASSWORD A gt V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set
45. lor 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 l Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Pres MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page appears 3 Highlight Primary Color and press 4 to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta 4 Press V to highlight Hue and press 4 gt to select its range Increase the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Operation 29 Please refer to the illustration to the right 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 Press Y to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing 4 K 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 overpo
46. 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 Introduction 7 8 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 Power cord cable 5 Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card D c3 0 OO OO E ENS BOO ooo ii Remote control with batteries Optional accessories l Spare lamp kit 3 3D glasses 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 Carry bag Introduction Projector exterior view l External control panel See Controls and functions on page 10 for details Vent heated air exhaust Adjuster foot Focus and Zoom ring Vent cool air intake Speaker grill Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power jack Audio input jack Audio output jack S Video input jack Video inpu
47. ndby mode and the signal is feed through the VGA cable 55 Auto Power T Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is 2 detected after set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off page 47 for details 3 5 Quick Cooling Operation Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables Settings 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 C y 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 32 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer 42 Operation Function Description A Panel Key Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the 5 Lock projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys 2 on page 32 for details o Background zl 5 Sets the background color for the projector x Color m c ay 2 Splash Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector Screen start up n 2 2 High A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high Altitude 32 for detail Mode
48. nt Video ED Better S Video Good Video 3 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 when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected C3 The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 17 for details Ifthe 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 Connection 17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector Please use the original accessories e g power cord only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 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 Press POWER to start the
49. o to http www 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 50 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 47 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Order a new lamp at www BenQ com Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt XXXX Hours 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 Order a new lamp at www BenQ com Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Replace Lamp Soon Lamp gt XXXX Hours Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order a new lamp at www BenQ com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projecto
50. oduct may fall sustaining serious damage 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 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 Important safety instructions 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 3000 m Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector blanket bedding or any other soft surface
51. orithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 5076 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 If you don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting Color Temperature The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 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 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 28 Operation Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm Normal or Cool by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control 2 Press V to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears 3 Press to highlight the item you
52. other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2014 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 Please go to http patmarking benq com for the details on BenQ projector patent coverage Warranty and Copyright information
53. 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 lt P gt 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 HERD Back 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 will Please Hy appear and the INPUT PASSWORD message follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this Password Error 22 Operation manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 23 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 l Press and hold AUTO on the projec
54. r will operate normally Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp Refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at www BenQ com CT shown the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models 48 Maintenance Replacing the lamp A 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 gt Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page appears Highlight Reset Lamp Timer 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 Maintenance 49 50 Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP SS Power events Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off Normal power down cooling Red Off Off Download Green Off Red CW start fail Red Flashing Off Off Scaler shutdown fail data abort Green Off Off Burn in ON Green Green Green Burn in OFF Lamp events Off Off Red
55. rn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press 5 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 Operation 35 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 Wall Color Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 16 10 Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 1 3D Mode Auto Top Bottom Frame Sequential DISPLAY krame Packing Side by Side Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert 3D Save 3D Settings F Settings 1 3D Settings
56. s 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 16 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page appears 3 Highlight Mute and press lt P gt 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 16 or Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press V to highlight Volume and press 4 9 to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone To turn off the ring tone I Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press Y to highlight Power On Off Ring Tone and press lt gt to select Off C 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
57. s 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 l Adjust the projected image to the 2 Sharpen the image by rotating the size that you need using the zoom focus ring ring Operation 19 20 Correcting keystone 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 V V7 on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of Press A V Press W A the image Press V to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press Y to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page appears Press N to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press V to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Operation Using the menus The projector is equipped w
58. s 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 ls appropriate for playing 3D images and 3D video clips 6 User I User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 0 2 mode on page 27 for details Setting the User I 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 l Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt P to select User or User 2 4 Press W to highlight Reference Mode is function is only available when User or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu Cr This fi ly lable when U U 2 mod l d up in the Pi Mod b item 5 Press lt to select a picture mode that is closest to your need Operation 27 6 Pr
59. spect ratio Real 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 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 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 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 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 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 16 10 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 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 MS524 MW526 5514 526 MX525 23 O O T gt 422 15 9 picture O Ko oo 8 4 3 picture o o O O XT LO 16 9 picture gt O 4 3 picture Om O
60. suomi Ins Indonesian Polski Press Enter to Confirm Exit to leave x 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 54 for details If no signal is detected for 3 minutes the projector automatically enters saving mode Operation Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with adjuster foot It changes the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector screw the adjuster foot to fine tune 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 Donstiook into the lens while the each other the projected image becomes A lamp is on The strong light from the trapezoidal To correct this situation see lamp may cause damage to your eyes Correcting keystone on page 20 for details Be careful when you press the quick release button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do thi
61. t 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 gt 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 gt 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 gt Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on ER DEED 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 The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the proje
62. t jack 12 HDMl input port 13 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jacks RGB signal output jack 15 USB port 16 5232 control port 17 Ceiling mount holes 18 Kensington anti theft lock slot Front upper side 55 19 00 UT Rearllower side 14 gu DO 1 Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector Focus ring 9 Adjusts the focus of the projected image Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image 10 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high T MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings lt Left Decreases the projector volume ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture Keystone Arrow keys gt Down 13 Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 14 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Introduction 12 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 5 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on gt Right 1 Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated
63. tom and Side by Side formats Specifications Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential Top Bottom and Side by Side formats Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format 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 Vertical Horizontal Pixel Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency Hz kHz MHz VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 36 000 720 x 400 720x400 70 70 087 31 469 28 3221 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA 75 75 000 46 875 49 500 300x600 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 000 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA 70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024X 768 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 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 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA 75 74
64. tor or remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number on SR 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 239 2532350253 required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector RECALL PASSWORD Recall Code Changing the password l Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings gt 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 will appear 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 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 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
65. want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt p gt 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 co
66. wering and unrealistic 6 7 8 9 Press Y to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing 4 The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Resetting current or all picture modes 2 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings Press MODE ENTER and press A V to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all picture modes 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 30 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODEIENTER to display the Presentation Timer page Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing 4 gt The length of time can be set from to 5 minutes in minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments Cr If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press Y to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt
67. your area Standby Settings 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 16 for how to make the connection Audio Pass Through Press lt to choose the source that you wish to use in operation mode See Connection on page 16 for how to make the connection When the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to the device the projector can output an audio signal to the external speaker when it is in standby mode The built in speaker s will be muted in standby mode CF Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Keystone User I User 2 Reference Mode Reset Picture Settings Projector Installation Language High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate Reset All Settings and Current System Status 44 Operation Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format Function Description Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu z Lamp Mode 0 Shows the current lamp mode 2 Resolution Current Shows the native resolution of the input signal 4 System o Status 3D Format 2 2 2 Equivalent Lamp Displays the

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