BenQ Ms502 Users Manual

Introduction 11
Remote control
1. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2.  Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
3. Left
4. Smart Eco
Displays the lamp mode selection bar.
5. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
6. Digital Zoom (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
7. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
8. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings. 9. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, 
/Down)...

Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote 
control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projectors IR 
remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control 
and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam....

Positioning your projector 13
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
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.1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 14
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 projected image size.
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4755 mm and the vertical offset is 183 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen (mm) column is 5943 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
150...

Connection 15
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
•  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...

Connection
16
•  If you wish to use this connection method when  the projector is in standby mode, make sure the 
Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu. See Standby Settings 
on page 41  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...

Operation 17
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the 
device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  
On Tone will be heard....

Operation 18
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. 
These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the 
front of the projector. Once the image is 
positioned where you want it, release the 
quick-release button to lock the foot in 
position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the 
horizontal angle.
To...

Operation 19
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.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press   
to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press 
 to correct keystoning at the bottom...

Operation
20
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference on ly, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press  MENU/EXIT  on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on. 3. Press  to highlight 
Language 
and press  /  to select a 
preferred language.
2. Use  /  to...