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

Introduction 11
Remote control
1. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode 
and on.
2.  Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
3. Left
4. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
5. Digital Zoom (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
6. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
7. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.8. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an...

Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote 
control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projectors IR 
remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and 
the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the 
projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam....

Positioning your projector 13
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power 
outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your 
equipment.1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 14
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format 
each factors in the projected image size.
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4755 mm and the vertical offset is 91mm or 183 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 6.0 m (6000 mm), the closest match in the Distance 
from screen (mm) column is 5943 mm. Looking across this row shows...

Connection 15
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
•  In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
•  The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks...

Connection 16
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 
1 jack.
•  If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make 
sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See 
Standby Settings on page 42 for details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video...

Operation 17
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only 
with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric 
shock and fire.
2. Press  POWER on the projector or   ON on the remote control to start the 
projector. As soon as the lamp...

Operation 18
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These 
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front 
of the projector. Once the image is positioned 
where you want it, release the quick-release 
button to lock the foot in position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine-tune the 
horizontal angle.
To...

Operation 19
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the 
top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to display the Keystone correction page. Press   to 
correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   
to correct keystoning at the bottom...

Operation 20
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press  /  to select a 
preferred language.
2. Use  /  to highlight...