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

Operation 31
Remote paging operations
Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the paging 
function. See Connection on page 15 for details.
You can operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page 
up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint) by pressing PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN on 
the remote control.
If remote paging function doesnt work, check if the USB connection is correctly made and 
the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the...

Operation 32
•  If you press  POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the 
projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 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...

Operation 33
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure 
you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on page 
15 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...

Operation 343. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off Ring 
To n e will be heard. The POWER indicator light is a 
steady orange and fans stop. Disconnect the power 
cord from the power outlet.
•  To turn off the power ring tone, see Turning off the 
Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details.
•  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...

Operation 35
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected and the projector model you are using.
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 Sync Frame Sequential/Off
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
Teaching 
Template (only 
for MX501/
MX501-V)BlackboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/...

Operation 36
Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Language
The supplied languages in MS500/MS500-V may 
differ by region. Please contact your dealer for 
further information.
Projector PositionFront Table/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu SettingsMenu Display 
Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 
sec/30 sec
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left
Reminder 
MessageOn/Off
Operation 
SettingsDirect Power On On/Off
Auto Power OffDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20...

Operation 37 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.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
High Altitude Mode On/Off
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Volume
Power On/Off 
Ring ToneOn/Off
Lamp SettingsLamp Mode Normal/Economic
Reset lamp timer
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Security 
SettingsChange 
Password
Change Security 
SettingsPower On...

Operation 38
Description of each menu
Function Description
Wall ColorCorrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not 
white. See Using Wall Color on page 27 for details.
Aspect RatioThere are several options to set the images aspect ratio depending on 
your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 24 for 
details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See Switching input signal on 
page 23 for details.
Position
Displays the position adjustment page. To...

Operation 39
Function Description
Teaching 
Template 
(only for 
MX501/
MX501-V)Provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes.
Choose Blackboard or Whiteboard first by pressing  /  and press 
/  to choose the pattern you need. Press MODE/ENTER to activate 
the pattern.
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 27 for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects a picture mode...

Operation 40
Function Description
Quick Auto 
SearchSee Switching input signal on page 23 for details.
Presentation 
TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time 
frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 30 for details.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Using 
the menus on page 20 for details.
Projector 
PositionThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with 
one or more mirrors. See Choosing a location on...