BenQ Ms517 Users Manual

Digital Projector
User Manual
MS517/MX518/MW519/MS517F/MX518F
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Table of contents 2
Important safety 
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...

Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information 
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that 
you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. 
Safety Instructions
1.Please read this manual before 
you operate your projector. Save 
it for future reference. 
2.Do not look straight at the 
projector lens during operation. 
The...

Important safety instructions 4
 
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during operation. Allow the 
projector to cool for approximately 
45 minutes prior to removing the 
lamp assembly for replacement. 
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the 
rated lamp life. Excessive operation 
of lamps beyond the rated life could 
cause them to break on rare 
occasions. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless 
the projector is unplugged. 10. Do not place this...

Important safety instructions 5
  
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of 
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or 
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance 
from walls and free flow of air around 
the projector. 
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, 
dust, or cigarette smoke may 
contaminate optical components, 
shortening the...

Important safety instructions 6
Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Do not stand the projector on end 
vertically. Doing so may cause the 
projector to fall over, causing injury or 
resulting in damage to the projector.
17. Do not step on the projector or place 
any objects upon it. Besides probable 
physical damage to the projector, 
doing so may result in accidents and 
possible injury.18. Do not place liquids near or on the 
projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the...

Introduction 7
Introduction
Projector features
This model is one of the best projectors available in the world. You can enjoy the best 
performance video quality with up to 300-inch projection across various devices such as 
PC, laptop, DVD and VCR even document camera to bring all possibility to life.
The projector offers the following features
• SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving
SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption up to 70% depending on the 
content brightness level when SmartEco...

Introduction 8
Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items 
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for 
detailed information.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty...

Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 10 for 
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Zoom ring
4. Focus ring
5. Lens cover
6. Vent (heated air exhaust)
7. Front IR remote sensor
8. Projection lens
9. Quick-release button
10. Audio input jack
11. S-Video input jack
12. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
13. RGB signal output jack
14. HDMI input jack (MS517/MX518/
MW519)
15. RS-232 control port
16. USB input jack 
17. Kensington anti-theft lock...

Introduction 10
Controls and functions
Projector
7. Volume /Arrow keys ( /  Left, 
/  Right)
Adjusts the sound level. 
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #7 and #9 keys are 
used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See Using the menus on 
page 28 for details.
8. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See 
Hiding the image on page 41 for details.
9. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting...