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 projector or remote 
control. A source selection bar displays. 
2. Press  /  until your desired signal is 
selected and press Mode/Enter.
Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds. 
If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for 
another signal.
• The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch 
between different input signals. Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly static 
images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images (movies).
• The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 34 for details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display 
picture results, you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution. 
Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio 
setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See Selecting 
the aspect ratio on page 32 for details.
Changing Color Space
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projectors 
HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space 
to YUV.
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press   / until the SOURCE menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Color Space Conversion and press  /  to select a suitable 
color space.
This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use. 
						

							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 
picture.
4. To restore the picture to its original size, press 
Auto. You can also press Digital Zoom -. When the key is pressed again, the picture is 
further reduced until it is restored to the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Digital Zoom and press Mode/Enter. The Zoom bar displays.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above. Or if you are using 
the projector control panel, continue to the following steps.
4. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
5. To navigate the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the 
directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) to navigate the picture.
6. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to 
navigate the picture.
7. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch back to the zoom in/out 
functionality, and press Auto to restore the picture to its original size. You can also 
press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the 
picture while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs 
are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal. 
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements. 
						

							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 its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the 
projected image will display smaller than if resized 
to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or 
move the projector towards the screen to increase 
the image size if necessary. You may also need to 
refocus the projector after making these 
adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for 4:3 images like computer 
monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect 
DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
4.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 
aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.
5. 16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for images which are already in a 
16:10 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays 
them with out aspect alteration.
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
16:10 picture 
						

							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 modes are listed below.
1.Dynamic mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is 
suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The brightness is 
emphasized in this mode.
3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 34 for details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting 
point and customize the settings.
1. Press Menu/Exit to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
3. Press  /  to select User 1 to User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press Mode/Enter to 
store the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays. 
						

							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 Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments 
tothese functions by highlighting them and pressing  /  on the projector or remote 
control
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just as 
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a 
greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and 
natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer 
images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the 
Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish 
white than other settings.
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							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 Management
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in 
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where 
building external windows allow daylight into the room. 
Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, 
should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing 
conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of 
suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the 
p ro j e c to r,  h ow e ve r,  yo u r  p ro j e c to r  s u p p l i e r  s hould be able to provide you with suitable 
guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you 
select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your 
preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used 
to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image 
from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make 
adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
2. Press Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press  to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range 
will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing  /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
RED
BLUEGREEN Yellow
Cyan
Magenta 
						

							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 will be affected. Every adjustment 
made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press Menu/Exit to exit and save the settings.
Creating your own startup screen
In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or 
Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your 
computer or video source.
1. Project the image you want to use as your 
startup screen from either a computer or 
video source.
2. Press CAPTURE on the remote control or go 
to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > MyScreen 
menu, press Mode/Enter.
3. A confirmation message displays. Press 
CAPTURE or Mode/Enter again.
4. The message Screen Capturing... displays while the projector is processing the image. 
Please wait.
5. If the action is successful, you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen. The 
captured image is saved as MyScreen.
6. To view the captured image displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.
In the unlikely event, the capturing action failed. If so, change your target image. 
						

							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 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-
minute increments.
3. Press  to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on 
the screen by press
ing /.
4. Press  to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing  /.
Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right
5. Press  to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing /
.
6. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  /  to select On and press 
Mode/Enter.
7. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You 
will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting 
at the time the timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
• Using the remote control. 
Press Timer On and press  /  to highlight Off and press Mode/Enter.
• Using the OSD menu.
1. Go to the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off.
Press Mode/Enter. A confirmation message displays.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
Last 1 min/Last 2 
min/Last 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count UpIncreases from 0 to the preset time.
Count DownDecrease from the preset time to 0. 
						

							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 turn off the timer 
by following the on-screen instruction.
Remote paging operations
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a 
USB cable prior to using the paging function. See 
Connecting a computer on page 19 for details.
You can operate your display software program (on a 
connected PC) which responds to page up/down 
commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing 
Page Up/Down on the remote control. 
If remote paging function doesnt work, check if the 
USB connection is correctly made and the mouse 
driver on your computer is updated to the latest 
version.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the 
presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or 
remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key 
on the projector or remote control to restore the 
image. The word BLANK appears at the screen while 
the image is hidden. When this function is activated 
with an audio input connected, the audio can still be 
heard.
You can set the blank time in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Operation Settings > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image 
automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen. The 
length of time can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated.
No matter Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press any key (except the 
Page Up/Down 
key) on the projector or remote control to restore the picture. 
						

							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 contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users 
regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information.
To get the FAQ information:
1. Press   on the remote control or press 
Menu/Exit to open the OSD menu and press 
/  to highlight the INFORMATION 
menu.
2. Press  to highlight FAQ-Image and 
Installation or FAQ-Features and Service 
based on the information you want to know.
3. Press Mode/Enter.
4. Press  /  to select a problem and press 
Mode/Enter for possible solutions.
5. Press Menu/Exit to exit the OSD.