BenQ Mx501/ms500/mx501-v/ms500-v Digital Projector User Manual

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MX501/MS500/MX501-V/MS500-V
Digital Projector
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ......................... 3
Introduction........................ 7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents .................................. 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your projector13
Choosing a location............................. 13
Obtaining a preferred projected image 
size...

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...

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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...

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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, 
shorten the...

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
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 
projector does become wet, disconnect 
it from the power supplys power outlet 
and call BenQ to have the projector 
serviced.
19. This product is capable...

Introduction 7
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
•  3D function to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way 
by presenting the depth of the images
•  Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs
•  Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture
•...

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.
Pull the tab before using the remote control.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord VGA...

Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See Controls and functions on page 10 
for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Quick-release button
5. Focus and Zoom ring
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Speaker grill
8. Front IR remote sensor
9. Projection lens
10. AC power jack
11. USB port
12. RGB signal output jack
13. RGB (PC)/Component Video (YPbPr/ 
YC b Cr )  s i g n a l  i n p u t  j a c k
14. RS232 control port
15. S-Video input jack
Video input jack
16. Audio...

Introduction 10
Controls and functions
Projector8. TEMPerature warning light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high.
9. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation.
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
11. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
12. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
13. Right/
Increases...