BenQ Ms517 Users Manual

Operation 41
Hiding the image
Press the Eco Blank  button from projector or remote control to turn off the image for a 
period of time with up to 70% lamp power saving. Press any key on the projector or 
remote control to restore the image. 
The word  Eco Blank appears at the screen while 
the image is hidden. When th is function is activated 
with an audio input connected,the audio can still be 
heard.  
• Eco Blank: Save up 70% of your lamp power. 
Time to do your part in saving the planet. 
The...

Operation
42
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the  High Altitude Mode when your environment is 1500 m –
3000 m above sea level, and ambient temperature is between 0°C–35°C.
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your  altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and ambient 
temperature is between 0°C and 35°C. The projecto r will be over cooled, if you turn the mode 
on under such a condition.
To activate the  High Altitude Mode :
1. Press  MENU/EXIT  and then press  /  until the...

Operation 43
U s e  Te a c h i n g  Te m p l a t e
Making writing on the board easier for teachers, you can use build-in template by OSD or 
remote control.   
Open the OSD menu and go to the  DISPLAY > Teaching Template  . Choice 
Blackboard/  Whiteboard . >  Off/  Letter Formation/ Worksheet /  Coordinate 
Chart . The Teaching Template displays.
Teaching 
TemplateWhiteboardBlackboard
Letter 
Formation
Worksheet
Coordinate 
Chart
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Operation
44
Personalizing the projector menu display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The 
following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
• Menu display Time  in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic  > Menu Settings  menu sets 
the length of time the OSD will remain active  after your last key press. The time length 
ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use  /  to select a suitable 
time frame.
• Menu Position  in the...

Operation 45
Shutting down the projector
1. Press POWER and a confirmation 
message displays prompting you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear.
2. Press  POWER a second time. The 
POWER indicator light  flashes orange, the 
projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will 
continue to run for approximately 90 seconds 
to cool down the projector.
• To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond  to any commands during the cooling process.
• To shorten the cooling time,...

Operation
46
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
1. 
DISPLAY
Wall Color Off
/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Green/
Blue/Blackboard
Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom
3D  3D mode
Auto/Top Bottom/Frame sequential/
Frame packing/Side by side/Off
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
Te a c h i n g  Te m p l a t e Blackboard
Off/Letter Formation/Worksheet/...

Operation 47
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display
Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/Never
Timer Position Top-Left
/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
Direction Count Down
/Count Up
On/Off Ye s/No
Language
Projector Installation Front Table
/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu Settings Menu display Time
5 secs/10 secs/
20 secs /30 secs/
Always
Menu Position Center
/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left
Reminder message On/Off...

Operation
48 Note that the menu items are available when th
e projector detects at least one valid signal. 
If there is no equipment connected to the proj ector or no signal detected, limited menu 
items are accessible.
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
High Altitude 
Mode On/Off Yes/
No
Audio Settings Mute On/
Off
Volume 0~10
Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Norm
al/Economic/SmartEco
Reset Lamp Timer Reset/ Cancel
Equivalent Lamp
Security Settings Change Password
Change Security Power on lock
Baud Rate...

Operation 49
Description of each menu
• The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 49-57, are for reference only. 
They may vary between the projectors due  to the continuous improvement to the  
products.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is 
not white. See  Using Wall Color on page 36  for details.
Aspect RatioThere are four options to set the images aspect ratio depending on 
your input signal source. See Selecting the...

Operation
50
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
3D 
This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 
3D movies, videos, and sporting ev ents in a more realistic way by 
presenting the depth of the images.  You need to wear a pair of 3D 
glasses to view the 3D images.
3D Mode
The default setting is  Auto and the projector automatically chooses 
an appropriate 3D format when detecting 3D contents. If the 
projector cannot recognize the 3D format, press  /  to choose a 
3D mode.
3D Sync Invert
When...