BenQ Ms517 Users Manual

Operation 51
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Picture ModePre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting a 
picture mode on page 35  for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects a picture mode that best suits your need for the image quality 
and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the 
same page below. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 35  
for details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See...

Operation
52
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Brilliant 
ColorSee  Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 36  for details.
Color 
TemperatureSee Selecting a Color Temperature on page 36  for details.
Color 
Temperature 
Fine TuningSee Setting a preferred color temperature on page 37  for details.
3D Color 
ManagementSee 3D Color Management on page 37  for details.
Reset Picture 
Setting
See Resetting current or all picture modes on page 38  for details.
When Picture Mode is under Dynamic, choosing Current will only...

Operation 53
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Presentation 
TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain 
time frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 39  for 
details.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See 
Using the menus on page 28  for details.
Projector 
InstallationThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with 
one or more mirrors. See Choosing a location on page 15 for 
details.
Menu 
Settings
Menu display Time
Sets...

Operation
54
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Operation 
Settings
Direct Power On
Selecting On enables the function. See  Starting up the projector on 
page 24  for details.
Auto Power Off
Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is 
detected after a set period of time. See  Setting Auto Power Off on 
page 59  for details.
Quick Cooling
Selecting  On enables the function and the projector cooling time will 
be shortened to a few seconds.
If you attempt to restart the projector right after...

Operation 55
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
High Altitude 
ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See Operating in a high 
altitude environment on page 42  for details.
Audio 
Settings
Allows you to enter the audio setting menu.
Mute
Sets the mute function.
Volume
Adjusts the audio volume level.
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode
See Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco 
mode on page 59  for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
See  Resetting the lamp timer on page 64  for details.
Equivalent Lamp
See...

Operation
56
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Closed 
Caption
Closed Caption Enable
Activates the function by selecting  On when the selected input signal 
carries closed captions.
• Captions: An on-screen display  of the dialogue, narration, and 
sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed 
captioned (usually marked as CC in TV listings).
Caption Version
Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select 
CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 di splays captions in the primary 
language in your...

Operation 57
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Current 
System 
Status
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Picture Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Lamp Mode
Shows the current lamp mode.
3D Format
Shows the current 3D mode.
Color System
Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB.
Equivalent Lamp
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Firmware Version
Shows firmware version.
6. INFORMATION menu
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Maintenance
58
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The on ly thing you need to do on a regular basis 
is to keep the lens and case clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other 
parts need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens...

Maintenance 59
Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically 
calculated by the built-in timer. The method of  calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as 
follows:
Total (equivalent) lamp hour
= 1 (hours used in Economic mode)  + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode)
See Setting Lamp mode eco function  as Economic or SmartEco mode below for more 
information on Economic mode.
The lamp hour in  Economic mode is...

Maintenance
60 increments. If the preset time lengths are 
not suitable for your presentation, select 
Disable . The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.
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