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... instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Positioning your projector 15 Choosing a location 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 16 Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor...19 Connecting Video source devices.......20 Operation 24 Starting up the projector 24 Adjusting the projected image 25 Using the menus 28 Securing the projector 29 Switching input signal 32 Magnifying and searching for details ...33 Selecting the aspect ratio 33 Optimizing the image 35 Setting the presentation timer 39 Remote...
... instructions 3 Introduction 7 Projector features 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior view 9 Positioning your projector 15 Choosing a location 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size 16 Connection 18 Connecting a computer or monitor...19 Connecting Video source devices.......20 Operation 24 Starting up the projector 24 Adjusting the projected image 25 Using the menus 28 Securing the projector 29 Switching input signal 32 Magnifying and searching for details ...33 Selecting the aspect ratio 33 Optimizing the image 35 Setting the presentation timer 39 Remote...
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... important that you operate your eyes. Safety Instructions 1. you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Save it for safety of this product, it is 2. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is NOT stable. The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is under operation as this manual before 4. In...
... important that you operate your eyes. Safety Instructions 1. you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 3. Save it for safety of this product, it is 2. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is NOT stable. The intense light beam may fluctuate or cut out, it is under operation as this manual before 4. In...
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...-key auto-adjustment Pressing AUTO on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected • Longest hours lamp life with up the cooling process when turning off . • 3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function 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...
...-key auto-adjustment Pressing AUTO on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected • Longest hours lamp life with up the cooling process when turning off . • 3D Function supported Various 3D formats make the 3D function 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...
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... hide the screen picture. See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. TEMP(temperature) warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. MENU/EXIT Turns on page 25 for details. 10 Introduction See "Auto-adjusting the image" on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. II POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.See "Starting up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #7 and #9 keys are used as...
... hide the screen picture. See "Switching input signal" on page 27 for details. TEMP(temperature) warning light Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. MENU/EXIT Turns on page 25 for details. 10 Introduction See "Auto-adjusting the image" on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. II POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.See "Starting up or flashes when the projector is activated, the #7 and #9 keys are used as...
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... picture setup mode. Digital Zoom keys (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Selecting a picture mode" on . See "Hiding the image" on page 39 for details. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 41 for details. Press again to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 11. SmartEco Displays the lamp mode selection bar(Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave). Info Showing the status information of time with 70% lamp power saving. See "Using...
... picture setup mode. Digital Zoom keys (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Selecting a picture mode" on . See "Hiding the image" on page 39 for details. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 41 for details. Press again to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 11. SmartEco Displays the lamp mode selection bar(Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave). Info Showing the status information of time with 70% lamp power saving. See "Using...
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... not turn on their external video ports when connected to a notebook or desktop computer: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as on the screen, you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as described in standby mode, make use this connection method when the projector is in "Connecting a computer" on page 19. 2. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio...
... not turn on their external video ports when connected to a notebook or desktop computer: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as on the screen, you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as described in standby mode, make use this connection method when the projector is in "Connecting a computer" on page 19. 2. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio...
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... the projector or remote control to start up the projector 1. Press II POWER on page 55 for details. 6. The current input signal being scanned displays in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on . 7. Switch all of start the projector. The start...
... the projector or remote control to start up the projector 1. Press II POWER on page 55 for details. 6. The current input signal being scanned displays in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. Operation Starting up , a startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness. The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on . 7. Switch all of start the projector. The start...
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... password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays. 3. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. You can retry by re-entering the new password. 30 Operation The projector...
... password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. The message 'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' displays. 3. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change Password menu. 2. You can retry by re-entering the new password. 30 Operation The projector...
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... old password. You can press MENU/EXIT to the projector. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on lock. Enter the current password. • If the password is started. 7. Though the password function is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You have to enter the password next time you...
... old password. You can press MENU/EXIT to the projector. Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on lock. Enter the current password. • If the password is started. 7. Though the password function is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You have to enter the password next time you...
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... as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. You can choose one of the following steps. • Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your need . 6. Press / to select a picture mode that suits your need, you can use one to your operating environment and input signal picture type. Press to select a sub-menu item to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on...
... as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. You can choose one of the following steps. • Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your need . 6. Press / to select a picture mode that suits your need, you can use one to your operating environment and input signal picture type. Press to select a sub-menu item to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on...
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... restart, continue or turn off , pressing this key displays a confirmation message. You will see the message "Timer is updated to highlight Off and press MODE/ENTER. • Using the OSD menu. 1. You can decide whether to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by following steps. • Using the remote control. Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to confirm. To...
... restart, continue or turn off , pressing this key displays a confirmation message. You will see the message "Timer is updated to highlight Off and press MODE/ENTER. • Using the OSD menu. 1. You can decide whether to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by following steps. • Using the remote control. Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to confirm. To...
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... the screen, the pictures are running on screen. Operation 41 When this could cause the blocking object to do your lamp power. Hiding the image Press the Eco Blank button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp You can set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. Time...
... the screen, the pictures are running on screen. Operation 41 When this could cause the blocking object to do your lamp power. Hiding the image Press the Eco Blank button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp You can set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. Time...
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... message displays. 3. See "Connection" on the remote control, or: 1. Highlight Mute and press / to select a desired sound level. 42 Operation To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is not to state that this projector can operate under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan...
... message displays. 3. See "Connection" on the remote control, or: 1. Highlight Mute and press / to select a desired sound level. 42 Operation To activate the High Altitude Mode: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is not to state that this projector can operate under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan...
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Operation 49 High Altitude Mode Audio Settings On/Off Mute Volume Lamp Settings 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Security Settings Baud Rate Lamp Mode Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Change Password Change Security Test Pattern Closed Caption Standby Settings Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Monitor Out Audio Pass Through Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel 6. INFORMA Current System Status TION Yes/No On/Off 0~10 Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave Reset/Cancel Power on lock 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 38400/57600/115200...
Operation 49 High Altitude Mode Audio Settings On/Off Mute Volume Lamp Settings 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Security Settings Baud Rate Lamp Mode Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Change Password Change Security Test Pattern Closed Caption Standby Settings Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Monitor Out Audio Pass Through Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel 6. INFORMA Current System Status TION Yes/No On/Off 0~10 Normal/Economic/SmartEco/ LampSave Reset/Cancel Power on lock 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 38400/57600/115200...
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... Equivalent lamp information displaying on the INFORMATION menu. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is in normal mode. To set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. 60 Maintenance Saves up to 80% lamp power consumption depending on Economic mode. Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage...
... Equivalent lamp information displaying on the INFORMATION menu. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is in normal mode. To set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. 60 Maintenance Saves up to 80% lamp power consumption depending on Economic mode. Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage...
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.... • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to cool for lamp replacement. • Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To...
.... • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to cool for lamp replacement. • Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To...
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Indicators Light Status & Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Red Green Red Flashing Red Green Green Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Green Off Stand-by mode Off Powering up Off Normal operation Off Normal power-down cooling Off Download Red CW start fail Off Scaler shutdown fail (data abord) Red Scaler reset fail (video projector only) Off Burn-in ON Green Burn-in OFF Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Orange Lamp is not lit...
Indicators Light Status & Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Red Green Red Flashing Red Green Green Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Green Off Stand-by mode Off Powering up Off Normal operation Off Normal power-down cooling Off Download Red CW start fail Off Scaler shutdown fail (data abord) Red Scaler reset fail (video projector only) Off Burn-in ON Green Burn-in OFF Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Orange Lamp is not lit...
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... power cord into the power outlet. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Remove the obstacle. The lens cover is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password. Open the lens cover. The password is still closed . Open the lens cover. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cable. Adjust the focus of power. Select the correct input signal with new one. Plug the power cord...
... power cord into the power outlet. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. Remove the obstacle. The lens cover is incorrect Cause Remedy You do not remember the password. Open the lens cover. The password is still closed . Open the lens cover. The projector and the screen are too far away from the power cable. Adjust the focus of power. Select the correct input signal with new one. Plug the power cord...
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...-Play function when connected. z Firmware of electricity. z Some models of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to more devices such as below: z BenQ's monitors have a variety of settings of pre-programmed flicker-free timing to support government in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2watts of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain unique product information that text and images could be...
...-Play function when connected. z Firmware of electricity. z Some models of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to more devices such as below: z BenQ's monitors have a variety of settings of pre-programmed flicker-free timing to support government in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2watts of BenQ's monitors and projectors contain unique product information that text and images could be...
MS521 Specification Sheet
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...pin) 8 HDMI 4 Video Out (RCA Jack) 9 RS232 (DB-9pin) 5 Computer-1 (D-sub 15pin) 10 USB (Mini-B) Specifications Projection System Native Resolution Brightness Contrast Ratio Display Color 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 Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Power Supply Power Consumption Audible Noise On-Screen Display Languages Picture Mode Accessories (Standard) Accessories (Optional) UPC Code / Part...
...pin) 8 HDMI 4 Video Out (RCA Jack) 9 RS232 (DB-9pin) 5 Computer-1 (D-sub 15pin) 10 USB (Mini-B) Specifications Projection System Native Resolution Brightness Contrast Ratio Display Color 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 Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Power Supply Power Consumption Audible Noise On-Screen Display Languages Picture Mode Accessories (Standard) Accessories (Optional) UPC Code / Part...