MS504A Data Sheet
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MS504A DIGITAL PROJECTOR Features Specifications Native SVGA (800x600) Resolution Projection System Native Resolution 3,200 ANSI Lumens; 13,000:1 Contrast Ratio Brightness Up to 10,000 Hours Long Lamp Life Contrast Ratio Display Color SmartEco™ Power Saving Technology PC 3D-Ready Lens Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio Image Size Diagonal Zoom Ratio Lamp Type Normal/Eco/SmartEco/ SmartEco Lamp Care) Keystone Adjustment Projection Offset Resolution Support Horizontal Frequency Vertical Scan Rate Compatibility Interface Input and Output Terminals...
MS504A DIGITAL PROJECTOR Features Specifications Native SVGA (800x600) Resolution Projection System Native Resolution 3,200 ANSI Lumens; 13,000:1 Contrast Ratio Brightness Up to 10,000 Hours Long Lamp Life Contrast Ratio Display Color SmartEco™ Power Saving Technology PC 3D-Ready Lens Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio Image Size Diagonal Zoom Ratio Lamp Type Normal/Eco/SmartEco/ SmartEco Lamp Care) Keystone Adjustment Projection Offset Resolution Support Horizontal Frequency Vertical Scan Rate Compatibility Interface Input and Output Terminals...
MS504A User Manual
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... projector 13 Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 14 Connection 16 Connecting video source devices........17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector 18 Adjusting the projected image 19 Using the menus 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 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high...
... projector 13 Choosing a location 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 14 Connection 16 Connecting video source devices........17 Operation 18 Starting up the projector 18 Adjusting the projected image 19 Using the menus 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 31 Freezing the image 31 Hiding the image 32 Locking control keys 32 Operating in a high...
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... safety instructions 3 you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. Refer servicing to meet the latest standards for future reference. 2. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. Safety Instructions 1. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Always open the lens...
... safety instructions 3 you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. Refer servicing to meet the latest standards for future reference. 2. Do not block the projection lens with any ) when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 4. Safety Instructions 1. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. Always open the lens...
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... installed. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount installation. Hg - This apparatus must be earthed. 6 Important safety instructions If you intend to an improper attachment through the use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is securely and safely installed. This will perform the secondary role of the wrong gauge or length screws. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector...
... installed. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for ceiling mount installation. Hg - This apparatus must be earthed. 6 Important safety instructions If you intend to an improper attachment through the use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is securely and safely installed. This will perform the secondary role of the wrong gauge or length screws. Safety Instructions (Continued) 17. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector...
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... 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 your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power...
... 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 your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power...
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... the projected image. MENU/EXIT Toggles the projector between standby Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) mode and on. MODE/ENTER 8. Lights up red if the projector's 10. Indicates the status of the lamp. Zoom ring timings for the displayed image. Goes back to previous OSD exits and saves menu settings. SOURCE Manually corrects distorted images Displays the source selection bar. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Left/ Increases the projector volume. LAMP indicator light Selects an available picture setup mode...
... the projected image. MENU/EXIT Toggles the projector between standby Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) mode and on. MODE/ENTER 8. Lights up red if the projector's 10. Indicates the status of the lamp. Zoom ring timings for the displayed image. Goes back to previous OSD exits and saves menu settings. SOURCE Manually corrects distorted images Displays the source selection bar. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Left/ Increases the projector volume. LAMP indicator light Selects an available picture setup mode...
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... video term description on . Quick Install ( / Up, / Down) Quickly selects several functions to page up 22 13 23 Enters presentation timer setting directly. 14 14. 3D settings Enters 3D settings directly. 1. AUTO Toggles the projector between on the On-Screen Display (OSD) desired menu items and to select the Turns on and off. 6. Adjusts the sound level. Remote control 1 10. is provided for the displayed image. 2. MODE/ENTER Displays the source...
... video term description on . Quick Install ( / Up, / Down) Quickly selects several functions to page up 22 13 23 Enters presentation timer setting directly. 14 14. 3D settings Enters 3D settings directly. 1. AUTO Toggles the projector between on the On-Screen Display (OSD) desired menu items and to select the Turns on and off. 6. Adjusts the sound level. Remote control 1 10. is provided for the displayed image. 2. MODE/ENTER Displays the source...
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... corner of start the projector. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details. • If the frequency/resolution of Range" displayed on . The start to adjust the image clearness. If the projector is on the background screen. See "Utilizing the password function" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. If you will be heard. You can also press SOURCE on -screen instructions. 4. Check that the POWER indicator light on page...
... corner of start the projector. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details. • If the frequency/resolution of Range" displayed on . The start to adjust the image clearness. If the projector is on the background screen. See "Utilizing the password function" on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. If you will be heard. You can also press SOURCE on -screen instructions. 4. Check that the POWER indicator light on page...
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... menu Sub-menu DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. and press MODE/ENTER. Using the menus The projector is the overview of the OSD menu. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to set the OSD language. 1. Size 0 Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template Off Auto SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen ENTER Front Table Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit 2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. Size Digital Zoom...
... menu Sub-menu DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H. and press MODE/ENTER. Using the menus The projector is the overview of the OSD menu. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to set the OSD language. 1. Size 0 Digital Zoom 3D Teaching Template Off Auto SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Presentation Timer Language Projector Installation Menu Settings Operation Settings Panel Key Lock Background Color Splash Screen ENTER Front Table Off BenQ BenQ Analog RGB MENU Exit 2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 3. Size Digital Zoom...
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... the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. According to help prevent unauthorized use it is available to the right will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you forget the password If the password function is usually a combination of the projector. Once the password is started. 1. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be inconvenienced if you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to you...
... the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. According to help prevent unauthorized use it is available to the right will be asked to enter the six-digit password every time you forget the password If the password function is usually a combination of the projector. Once the password is started. 1. IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be inconvenienced if you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to you...
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... the projector. Press MODE/ENTER. Operation 23 The RECALL PASSWORD projector will display a coded number on -screen. Press MODE/ENTER. i. If the password is started. 7. Enter a new password. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears. i. You will appear, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" appears for your Please write down in a safe place. 5. You can use the password recall procedure. Remember to verify that it . Enter the current password. Seek help from the local BenQ service Recall Code: center...
... the projector. Press MODE/ENTER. Operation 23 The RECALL PASSWORD projector will display a coded number on -screen. Press MODE/ENTER. i. If the password is started. 7. Enter a new password. The message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears. i. You will appear, and the message "INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD" appears for your Please write down in a safe place. 5. You can use the password recall procedure. Remember to verify that it . Enter the current password. Seek help from the local BenQ service Recall Code: center...
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... "Video" using mostly moving images (movies). • The native display resolution of the projected image will appear, and the message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears for the signals. Any other resolutions will display at a time. Once detected, the selected source information will be connected to automatically search for your desired signal is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to keep the old password in the SOURCE menu is On if you switch between different input signals...
... "Video" using mostly moving images (movies). • The native display resolution of the projected image will appear, and the message "INPUT PASSWORD" appears for the signals. Any other resolutions will display at a time. Once detected, the selected source information will be connected to automatically search for your desired signal is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to keep the old password in the SOURCE menu is On if you switch between different input signals...
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... of the projection surface. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your need , you can help correct the projected picture's colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard. You can follow one to -life images regardless of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. Press MENU/EXIT to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. 3. Go to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Presentation mode: Is...
... of the projection surface. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the projector or remote control repeatedly until your need , you can help correct the projected picture's colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard. You can follow one to -life images regardless of the picture modes (except the User 1/2) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. Press MENU/EXIT to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu. 3. Go to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Presentation mode: Is...
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... time to activate sound reminder by pressing / . A confirmation message appears. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Go to confirm. A confirmation message appears. 2. If remote paging function doesn't work with a USB cable prior to confirm. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the screen, the pictures are recommended. Operation 31 To activate the presentation timer...
... time to activate sound reminder by pressing / . A confirmation message appears. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off. Go to confirm. A confirmation message appears. 2. If remote paging function doesn't work with a USB cable prior to confirm. Freezing the image Press Freeze on the screen, the pictures are recommended. Operation 31 To activate the presentation timer...
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... use this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be over cooled, if you can set the blank time in locked status the next time it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance. When this projector under "High Altitude Mode" may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is highlighted. 2. A confirmation message...
... use this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be over cooled, if you can set the blank time in locked status the next time it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance. When this projector under "High Altitude Mode" may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is highlighted. 2. A confirmation message...
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.../R Offset/G Offset/B Offset Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel 3. PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. 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. DISPLAY 2. SOURCE Quick Auto Search On/Off 36 Operation Main menu Sub-menu Options 1.
.../R Offset/G Offset/B Offset Primary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Reset Picture Settings Current/All/Cancel 3. PICTURE Wall Color Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/Blue/ Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Keystone Position Phase H. 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. DISPLAY 2. SOURCE Quick Auto Search On/Off 36 Operation Main menu Sub-menu Options 1.
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.../CC4 Standby Settings Monitor Out Audio Pass Through On/Off Off/Audio in Reset All Settings • Source • Picture Mode 6. Current System Status INFORMATION • Lamp Mode • Resolution • 3D Format • Color System • Lamp Usage Time • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 38 Operation If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects...
.../CC4 Standby Settings Monitor Out Audio Pass Through On/Off Off/Audio in Reset All Settings • Source • Picture Mode 6. Current System Status INFORMATION • Lamp Mode • Resolution • 3D Format • Color System • Lamp Usage Time • Firmware Version Note that the menu items are accessible. 38 Operation If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are available when the projector detects...
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... "Connection" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that you wish to choose the source that are correctly connected to the device, the projector can output a VGA signal when it is correctly connected to the external speaker when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is in operation mode. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Closed Caption Standby Settings Reset All Settings...
... "Connection" on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that you wish to choose the source that are correctly connected to the device, the projector can output a VGA signal when it is correctly connected to the external speaker when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is in operation mode. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Function Closed Caption Standby Settings Reset All Settings...
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... mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . Select Lamp Timer to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can also get the lamp hour information on the content brightness level 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...
... mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . Select Lamp Timer to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can also get the lamp hour information on the content brightness level 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...
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... the password. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is switched on. The projector is still closed . Select the correct input signal with new ones. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cord. Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the lens using the focus ring. You are not aligned properly. Open the lens cover. The lens cover is not correctly connected to turn on. Replace...
... the password. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is switched on. The projector is still closed . Select the correct input signal with new ones. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cord. Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the lens using the focus ring. You are not aligned properly. Open the lens cover. The lens cover is not correctly connected to turn on. Replace...