BenQ Projector I500 User Manual

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Navigating the OSD menusAbout the OSD menusTo let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector and the projected image, the projector provides a multilingual On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus, which contains primary menu functions. (See Using the OSD menu on page 53)
To access the OSD menu, press MENU on your remote control. 

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The following is the OSD menu:
Use the arrow keys ( / / / ) on your remote control to move through the menu items, and use OK to confirm the selected menu item. 

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The following is the Settings menu of the OSD menu: Using the OSD menuThe OSD menu provides primary menu functions. Available menu items may vary depending on the connected video sources or specified settings. 
Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 
To access the OSD menu, press MENU on your remote control.
• Use the arrow keys 
(///)
 to move through the menu items.
•Use OK to confirm the selected menu item.
When selecting items within the Setting menu press OK, and then ( /...

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Menu
Submenus and descriptions
Picture ModeSelects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.
The preset picture modes are described as below:
BrightMaximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high 
brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
VividBeing slightly brighter than Cinema mode, it is suitable for playing movies in rooms where there is a small 
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Color 
TemperatureThe options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the connected input signal.
There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white 
color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high 
color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
CoolMakes images appear bluish white.
NormalMaintains...

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Aspect RatioThe native display resolution of this projector is in a 16:10 aspect ration. However you may use this function to display projected 
pictures in a different aspect ratio
In the following illustrations, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
Auto•Scales a picture proportionally to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal and vertical 
width. This makes the most use of the screen and maintains the aspect ratio of a picture.
RealThe image...

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Audio Input 
SourceSelects the audio input source for the projector. The following Audio Input Source options are provided.
LINE INSelects the audio device that is connected via the AUDIO IN jack at the rear of the projector as the audio 
input source. 
MIC INSelects the microphone that is connected via the MIC IN jack at the rear of the projector as the audio 
input source. 
Wall ColorAdjusts the color settings of the image to suit the color of the wall on which the image is projected.
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Projector 
Po s i t i o nThe projector can be installed on in a high location or behind a screen. See Choosing a location on page 22 
for details.
Auto Source 
SearchSets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources. Select On to enable the projector to 
scan for input sources until it acquires a signal. If the function is set to Off, the projector selects the last 
used input source.
Test PatternEnable this function to display the grid test pattern, which helps you adjust the image...

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InformationDisplays the following information about your projector.
•Source: Displays the current signal source.
•Picture Mode: Displays the current Picture Mode.
•Resolution: Displays the native resolution of the input source.
•Color System: Displays input system format.
•Equivalent Lamp Hour: Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
•Firmware Version: Displays the firmware version of your projector.
Some information is given only when certain input sources are in use.
Menu
Submenus and...

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MaintenanceCare of the projectorYour projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. 
Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected.Cleaning the lensClean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
Before cleaning any part of the projector, turn it off using the proper shutdown procedure (see Shutting down the projector on page 36),...