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 latest version.
The remote paging function cannot work with Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. 
Windows®XP or higher operating systems are recommended.
Freezing the image
Press  Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. The word “FREEZE” will display 
in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector 
or remote control.
If your remote control has the following keys, please note that they cannot be pressed to 
release the function: LASER, #1, #4, PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN. 
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 onscreen.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the 
projector or remote control to hide the screen image. The word “BLANK” appears in the 
corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this function is activated with an audio 
input connected, the audio can still be heard. 
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.
If the preset time spans are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.
No matter 
Blank Timer is activated or not, you can press most of the keys on the projector 
or remote control to restore the picture.
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from 
being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no 
control keys on the projector will operate except  POWER.
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock menu, and select On by pressing 
/  on the projector or remote control. A confirmation message displays. 
2. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Panel Key Lock menu and press  /  to select Off.
•  Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled. 
						

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•  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 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  /  select On. A confirmation 
message displays.
3. Highlight Ye s 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.
Creating your own startup screen (only for MX501/
MX501-V)
In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo, Black or 
Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your 
computer or video source.
To create your own startup screen, project the picture you want to use as your startup screen 
from either a computer or video source. The rest steps are as follows.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight MyScreen and press MODE/ENTER.
3. A confirmation message displays. Press MODE/ENTER again.
4. The message Screen Capturing... displays while the projector is processing the 
picture. Please wait.
5. If the action is successful, you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen. The 
captured picture is saved as MyScreen.
6. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set MyScreen in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Splash Screen menu and restart the projector.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture. Large-sized 
pictures may cause the capturing action to fail. If so, please choose a smaller one and try 
again.  
						

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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 Mute and press  /  to select On.
Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press VOLUME+/VOLUME- or /, or:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Volume and press  /  to select a desired sound level.
Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone
To turn off the ring tone:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press   to highlight Power On/Off Ring Tone and press  /  to select Off.
The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound 
mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone.
Shutting down the projector
1. Press  POWER and a confirmation message will display 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 40 for details. 
						

							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 projector after the fans stop and the 
POWER indicator light turns orange.
•  Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental 
conditions and usage.
Direct power off
The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the 
lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. (When you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool down. In such cases, press 
POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light 
turns orange.
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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/
Coordinate Chart
WhiteboardOff/Letter Formation/Worksheet/
Coordinate Chart
2. 
PICTURE
Picture Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2
Reference Mode Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color Temperature Cool/Normal/Warm
3D Color 
ManagementPrimary Color R/G/B/C/M/Y
Hue
Saturation
Gain
Save Settings
3. SOURCEQuick Auto Search On/Off
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1~240 minutes
Timer Display Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/Never
Timer PositionTop-Left/Bottom-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Right
Timer Counting 
DirectionCount Down/Count Up
Sound 
ReminderOn/Off
On/Off 
						

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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 
min/25 min/30 min
Quick Cooling On/Off
Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 
min/25 min/30 min
Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 
hr/8 hr/12 hr
Panel Key Lock On/Off
Background Color Black/Blue/Purple/BenQ
Splash Screen Black/Blue/BenQ/MyScreen
MyScreen (only for MX501)
MX501/MX501-V:
MS500/MS500-V:
or 
						

							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 Lock
Splash Screen Lock
Baud Rate2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/
38400/57600/115200
Test Pattern On/Off
Closed CaptionClosed Caption 
EnableOn/Off
Caption VersionCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Standby 
SettingsMonitor Out On/Off
Audio Pass 
ThroughOn/Off
Reset All Settings
6. 
INFORMATIONCurrent System Status• Source
• Picture Mode
• Resolution
• Color System
• Equivalent Lamp Hour
• Firmware Version 
						

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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 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 24 for details.
3D Sync
This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 
3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by 
presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D 
glasses to view the 3D images.
•  Only for PC type signal:
When the vertical frequency is 120Hz, and the content being projected 
is made w ith 3D technolog y, selecting Frame Sequential will present the 
3D images.
When the 3D Sync function is on:
• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.
•  The Picture Mode cannot be adjusted.
• The Keystone can only be adjusted within limited degrees.
3D Sync 
InvertWhen you discover the inversion of the image depth, enable this 
function to correct the problem.
1. DISPLAY menu 
						

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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 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 27 for 
details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See Adjusting Brightness on page 
28 for details.
ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. 
See Adjusting Contrast on page 28 for details.
Color
Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a video 
image. See Adjusting Color on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or 
Component Video signal is selected.
Tint
Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See Adjusting Tint 
on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video or S-Video signal is 
selected and the system format is NTSC.
Sharpness
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See Adjusting 
Sharpness on page 28 for details.
This function is only available when a Video, S-Video or 
Component Video signal is selected.
Brilliant ColorSee Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 28 for details.
Color 
TemperatureSee Selecting a color temperature on page 28 for details.
3D Color 
ManagementSee 3D Color Management on page 29 for details.
Save SettingsSaves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode.
1. DISPLAY menu
2. PICTURE menu 
						

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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 page 13 for details.
Menu 
Settings
Menu Display Time
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key 
press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.
Menu Position
Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.
Reminder Message
Sets the reminder messages on or off.
Operation 
Settings
Direct Power On
Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed 
through the power cord.
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 
45 for details.
Quick Cooling
Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables 
the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a 
normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds.
Blank Timer
Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once 
elapsed the image will return to the screen. See Hiding the image on 
page 31 for details.
Sleep Timer
Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 
30 minutes and 12 hours.
3. SOURCE menu
4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu