BenQ Ms510/mx511 Digital Projector User Manual

Connection 21
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI source 
device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data 
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a 
single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI...

Connection 22
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video 
output jacks available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of...

Connection 23
Connecting an S-Video/composite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/composite 
output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video terminal 
provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the...

Operation 24
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power 
cable) only with the device to avoid possible 
dangers such as electric shock and fire.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic> Operation Settings 
menu, the...

Operation 25 Yo u  c a n  a l s o  p r e s s  Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal. See Switching input signal on page 31 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. 
See Timing chart on page 65 for details....

Operation 26
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that 
you need using the zoom ring.
2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus 
ring.
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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following one of these...

Operation 27
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
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 highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press Menu/Exit twice* on the 
projector or remote...

Operation 28
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
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 19 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the 
locks documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 29 six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely 
do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See Entering the password 
recall procedure on page 29 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
1. Press and hold Auto on the projector or remote 
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a 
coded...

Operation 30•If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 
Off shown in the row of Power on lock. You will not have to enter the password 
next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can 
press Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old...