BenQ Ms521/mx522/mw523/ms511h/tw523 Digital Projector User 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 this 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 automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the 
projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating 
unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp
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 Eco 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.
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. 
						

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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 projector 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 SYSTEM SETUP: 
Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight High Altitude Mode and press  /  to select On. A 
confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level 
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may 
display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-
heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these 
symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all 
harsh or extreme conditions.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection 
on page 18 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio 
Settings page displays.
3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press Volume +/- on the 
remote control, or :
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press  to highlight Volume and press  /
 to select a desired sound level. 
						

							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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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 SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the 
OSD position in five locations. Use  /  to select a preferred position.
•Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the 
OSD menus. Use Enter to select your language. 
•Reminder Message in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets 
whether to display reminder messages on screen. Use  /  to select your desired 
setting.
•Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen 
to be displayed during projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
Select the lamp saver mode
• Using the remote control. 
Press SmartEco and Highlight Lamp Mode and press  /  to select Normal/
Economic/SmartEco/LampSave.
•Using the OSD menu.
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  
until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 
menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Lamp Mode and press 
Mode/Enter. The Lamp Settings page 
displays.
3. Highlight Lamp Mode and press  /  to 
select Normal/Economic/SmartEco/LampSave. The lamp brightness vary from 
the different lamp mode,see the description list in table below.
If the Economic mode or SmatEco mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result 
in darker projected pictures.
Lamp ModeDescription
Normal 100% lamp brightness.
Economic Saves 20% lamp power consumption.
SmartEcoSaves up to 80% lamp power consumption depending on the content 
brightness level and keeps the image as bright as it is in normal mode. 
LampSaveSaves up to 80% lamp power consumption to offer the longest lamp 
life. 
						

							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, you can also activate 
the Quick Cooling function. See Quick Cooling 
on page 55 for details.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, the POWER indicator light is a steady orange 
and fans stop.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power putlet if the projector will not be used 
in an extended period of time.
5. When Instant Restart is On, users can restart projector immediately within 90 
secs after turning off projector.  (Projector will maintain 30% of power during the 90 
secs)
When Instant Restart is Off, users need to wait lamp to cool down to restart the 
projector. When instant restart is on, quick cooling item will be grey out
• If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start 
the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
• Actual lamp life may vary due to different environmental conditions and usage.
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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 ColorOff/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 modeAuto/Top Bottom/Frame sequential/
Frame packing/Side by side/Off
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
Apply 3D Settings3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D 
Settings 3/Off
Save 3D Settings3D Settings 1/3D Settings 2/3D 
Settings 3
Te a c h i n g  Te m p l a t eBlackboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart
WhiteboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart 
						

							Operation 47
2. 
PICTURE
Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)/User 1/User 2
Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/(3D)
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color 
Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm
Color 
Temperature Fine 
TuningR Gain/G Gain/B Gain/R Offset/G 
Offset/B Offset
3D Color 
ManagementPrimary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Gain
Reset picture 
settingsCurrent/All/Cancel
3. SOURCEQuick Auto Search On/Off
Color Space ConversionAuto/RGB/YUV 
						

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4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display Always/3 min/2 min/1 min/Never
Timer PositionTop-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
DirectionCount Down/Count Up
On/Off Yes/No
Language
Projector InstallationFront Table/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu SettingsMenu display Time5 secs/10 secs/20 secs/30 secs/
Always
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left
Reminder message On/Off
Operation SettingsDirect Power On On/Off
Auto Power OffDisable/3 mins/10 mins/15 mins/20 
mins/25 mins/30 mins
Quick Cooling On/Off
Instant Restart On/Off
Blank TimerDisable/5 mins/10 mins/15 mins/20 
mins/25 mins/30 mins
Sleep TimerDisable/30 mins/1 hr/2 hrs/3 hrs/4 
hrs/8 hrs/12 hrs
Fan Speed Normal/High
Panel Key Lock On/Off  Yes/No
Background Color BenQ/Black/Blue/Purple
Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue 
						

							Operation 49 Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. 
If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu 
items are accessible.
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
High Altitude 
ModeOn/Off Yes/No
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Volume 0~10
Lamp SettingsLamp ModeNormal/Economic/SmartEco/ 
LampSave
Reset Lamp Timer Reset/Cancel
Equivalent Lamp
Security SettingsChange Password
Change Security Power on lock
Baud Rate2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ 
38400/57600/115200
Test Pattern On/Off
Closed CaptionClosed Caption Enable On/Off
Caption Version CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Standby SettingsMonitor Out On/Off
Audio Pass ThroughOff/Computer 1/Computer 2/
Video, Svideo/HDMI
Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel
6. 
INFORMA
TION
Current System Status•Source
•Picture Mode
•Resolution
•Lamp Mode
•3D Format
• Color System
•Equivalent Lamp
•Firmware Version 
						

							Operation
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Description of each menu
• The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 50-58, 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 aspect ratio on page 33 
for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone on 
page 27 for details.
Position
Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, 
use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower 
position of the page change with every key press you made until they 
reach their maximum or minimum.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is 
selected.
Phase
Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image 
distortion.
This function is only available when a 
PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
H. Size
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is 
selected.
Digital ZoomMagnifies or reduces the projected image. See Magnifying and 
searching for details on page 33 for details.
1. DISPLAY menu