BenQ Ms510/mx511 Digital Projector User Manual

Operation 31
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 (which is the default of 
this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available 
input signals.
1. Press Source on the...

Operation 32
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
1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the Zoom 
bar.
2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the center of 
the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the 
picture size is suitable for your need.
3. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on 
the projector or remote control to navigate the...

Operation 33
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.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors 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 
images aspect ratio.
2.
Real: The image is projected as...

Operation 34
Optimizing the image
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 remote control or 
projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and 
press  /  to select a desired mode.
The picture...

Operation 35
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 color to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a 
color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to choose from: Light...

Operation 362.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: 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”. A 
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.
3D Color...

Operation 37 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 overpowering and unrealistic.
6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing  / . 
The contrast level of the primary color you select...

Operation 38
Setting the presentation timer
The 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:
1. Press Timer Set up on the remote control or go to 
the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer 
menu and press Mode/Enter to display the 
Presentation Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer period and decide the timer 
period by pressing  / . The length of time 
can be set from...

Operation 39 2. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is 
Off!” displaying on the screen.
How to use the Timer On key?
Timer On is a multi-functional key.
• If the presentation timer is off, pressing this key 
displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
whether to activate the timer or not by following 
the on-screen instruction.
• If the timer is already on, pressing this key 
displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
whether to restart, continue or...

Operation 40
Freezing the image
Press   on the remote control to freeze the image. 
The word FREEZE will display in the screen. To  
release the function, press any key (except the 
Page 
Up/Down key) on the projector or remote control.
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 on 
screen.
Utilizing FAQ function
The INFORMATION menu...