BenQ Projector MS517H User Manual

							Introduction 11
Remote control
1. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Info
Shows the status information of the 
projector.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings.
4. Left
5. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.
6. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.
7. Keystone/Arrow keys 
(/Up, /Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
8. SmartEco
Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 
9. Aspect
Selects the display aspect ratio.10. Page Up/Page Down
Operate your display software program (on 
a connected PC) which responds to page up/
down commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint).
11. Digital Zoom (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected picture 
size.
12. Timer On
Activates or displays an on-screen timer 
based on your own timer setting.
13. Timer Set up
Enters presentation timer setting directly.
14. 3D settings
Enters 3D settings directly.
15. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
16. Right
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
is activated, the #4, #7, and #16 keys are 
used as directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments.
17. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
18. Volume +/-
Adjusts the sound level.
19. Mute
Toggles projector audio between on and off.
20. Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
21. Quick Install
Quickly selects several functions to adjust 
the projected image and displays the test 
pattern.
22. CC
Displays the video term description on 
screen which is provided for hard-of-hearing 
viewers.
23. Teaching template
Enters Teaching template setting directly.
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							Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Replacing the remote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on 
the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 
The cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive 
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop 
when it clicks into place.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the 
kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
•  Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
•  Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions and local environment 
regulations for your region.
•  Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.
•  If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, 
remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
•  Operating the projector from the front
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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 projector 
placed on the table in front of the screen. 
This is the most common way to position 
the projector for quick setup and 
portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling in 
front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling 
Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your 
projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation 
menu after you turn the projector on.3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector 
suspended upside-down from the ceiling 
behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
are required for this installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic > Projector Installation 
menu after you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector 
placed on the table behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen 
is required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Installation menu 
after you turn the projector on. 
						

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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.
Projection dimensions 
Refer to Dimensions on page 55 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
MS527/MS517H/MS524A/MX528/MX525A
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is in a 4:3 aspect ratio
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
5011 mm and the vertical offset is 183 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 6.2 m (6200 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen (mm) column is 6264 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
150 (about 3.8 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the 
projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make 
allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position 
so that it best suits your installation location.
Screen sizeDistance from screen (mm)
Ve r t i c a l  
offset 
(mm)Diagonal
W (mm)H (mm)
Min 
length
Average
Max 
length
Inchmm(max. 
zoom)(min. 
zoom)
30 762 610  457  1195 1253 1311  46 
40 1016 813  610  1593 1670 1748  61 
50 1270 1016 762  1991 2088 2184  76 
60 1524 1219 914  2390 2505 2621  91 
80 2032 1626 1219 3186 3341 3495  122 
100 2540 2032 1524 3983 4176 4369  152 
120 3048 2438 1829 4779 5011 5243  183 
150 3810 3048 2286 5974 6264 6553  229 
200 5080 4064 3048 7965 8352 8738  305 
250 6350 5080 3810  9957 10439 10922  381 
300 7620 6096  4572  11948 12527 13106  457 
H
W
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 4:3 Screen diagonal 
						

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MW529/TW529/MW526A
The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is in a 16:10 aspect ratio
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 
4200 mm.
If your measured projection distance is 5.2 m (5200 mm), the closest match in the 
Projection distance (mm) column is 5250 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150 
(about 3.8 m) screen is required.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the 
projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make 
allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position 
so that it best suits your installation location.
Screen sizeProjection distance (mm)
DiagonalW 
(mm)H (mm)Min distanceAverageMax distance
Inchmm(max. zoom)(min. zoom)
40 1016 862 538  1335  1400  1465 
50 1270 1077 673  1669  1750  1831 
60 1524 1292 808  2003  2100  2197 
70 1778 1508 942  2337  2450  2563 
80 2032 1723 1077  2671  2800  2929 
90 2286 1939 1212  3005  3150  3295 
100 2540 2154 1346  3339  3500  3662 
110 2794 2369 1481  3672  3850  4028 
120 3048 2585 1615  4006  4200  4394 
130 3302 2800 1750  4340  4550  4760 
140 3556 3015 1885  4674  4900  5126 
150 3810 3231 2019  5008  5250  5492 
160 4064 3446 2154  5342  5600  5859 
170 4318 3662 2289  5676  5950  6225 
180 4572 3877 2423  6009  6300  6591 
190 4826 4092 2558  6343  6650  6957 
200 5080 4308 2692  6677  7000  7323 
250 6350 5385 3365  8346  8750  9154 
300 7620 6462 4039  10016  10500  10985 
H
W
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen 16:10 Screen diagonal 
						

							Connection 16
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 available on the 
projector vary with each projector model.
•  Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key 
combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/
LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to find your notebooks key combination.
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 jack.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 
adapter cable5. S-Video cable
6. Video cable
7. Audio cable
8. HDMI cable
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Notebook or desktop 
computer
SpeakersA/V deviceMonitor
(DVI) (VGA)
oror 
						

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•  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 44 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 quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the video source device as described below:
Connecting audio
The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which are designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in 
home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed 
into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker(s).
The built-in speaker(s) will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected.
•  The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See 
Connecting audio on page 17 for details.
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check 
that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTerminal appearancePicture quality
HDMI
Best
Component Video
Better
S-Video
Good
Video
Normal 
						

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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 to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  
On Ring Tone will be heard. The POWER indicator light flashes green and 
stays green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a 
startup logo is projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 33 
for details.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds 
before energizing the lamp.
3. If the projector is activated for the first 
time, select your OSD language following 
the on-screen instructions.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press 
the arrow keys to enter a six-digit 
password. See Utilizing the password 
function on page 22 for details.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being 
scanned appears in the upper left corner of 
the screen. If the projector doesnt detect 
a valid signal, the message “No Signal” will 
continue displaying until an input signal is 
found.
You can also press SOURCE on the 
projector or remote control to select your 
desired input signal. See Switching input 
signal on page 24 for details.
•  If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will see the 
message “Out of Range” displayed on the background screen. Please change to an input signal which is 
compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing chart on 
page 56 for details.
•  If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters saving mode. 
						

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Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 adjuster foot. It 
changes the image height and projection angle. To 
adjust the projector, screw the adjuster foot to fine-
tune the horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, screw the rear adjuster foot in a 
reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected image becomes 
trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see 
Correcting keystone on page 20 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on 
the projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality. 
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
Do not look into the lens while the 
lamp is on. The strong light from the 
lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the quick-
release button as it is close to the 
exhaust vent where hot air comes 
from.
1. Adjust the projected image to the 
size that you need using the zoom 
ring. 2. Sharpen the image by rotating the 
focus ring. 
						

							Operation 20
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.
•  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 of the image.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Keystone and press MODE/ENTER. The Keystone 
correction page appears.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press/.Press /.