BenQ Projector MS527E User Manual

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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A 
Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using VGA):
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket 
of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC signal input jack on the 
projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a 
suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of 
the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN 1 jack of the projector. 
When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the 
volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using HDMI):
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack on the 
projector.
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.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, 
you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an 
external monitor following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer 
on page 21.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable 
to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor. 
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable 
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the 
projector.
• The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input 
signal comes from PC jack. When the projector is powered on, the  
						

							Connection 22output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input 
signal from PC jack.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in 
standby mode, make sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned 
on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See Standby Settings on 
page 58 for details.
Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above 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:
 
Te r m i n a l
nameTe r m i n a l  
appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMI1/HDMI2HDM1/HDMI2IConnecting a 
HDMI source 
device on page 23Best
Component VideoPCConnecting a 
Component Video 
source device on 
page 24Better
S-VideoS-VIDEOConnecting an S-
Video/composite 
source device on 
page 25Good
VideoVIDEO
Normal 
						

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Connecting a HDMI source device
The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to a HDMI 
source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data 
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays 
over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output 
jacks available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to a HDMI source device:
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI 
source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack 
on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector 
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Audio Settings on page 57 for details..
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack on 
the projector.
• 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.
• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via 
the projectors HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong 
colors, please change the color space to YUV. See Changing Color 
Space on page 34 for details. 
						

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Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component 
Video output jacks available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end 
with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video 
source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the jacks; green to 
green, blue to blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable 
(with a D-Sub type connector) to the PC jack on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a 
suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of 
the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN 1 jack of the projector.
• 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. 
						

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Connecting an S-Video/composite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/
composite output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-
Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this 
procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video/Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video/Video output 
jack of the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video/Video cable to the S-VIDEO/ VIDEO 
jack on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a 
suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of 
the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN 2 jack of the projector.
• 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. 
						

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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 cable) only with the device to 
avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically after 
the power cord has been connected and power has been applied. See 
Direct Power On on page 56 for details. 
2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could 
become deformed due to the heat produced 
by the projection lamp.
3. Press  POWER on the projector or 
remote control to start the projector. The 
POWER indicator light flashes 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.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan 
for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp. 
II 
						

							Operation 27 4. If the projector is activated for the first 
time, select your OSD language following 
the on-screen instructions.
5. If you are prompted for a password, press 
the arrow keys to enter a six digit 
password. See Utilizing the password 
function on page 31 for details.
6. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
7. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in 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 33 for details.
• If no signal is detected for 3 minutes, the projector automatically enters 
ECO BLANK mode.
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 retract the foot, hold up the projector while 
pressing the quick-release button, then slowly 
lower the projector. 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 Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details.
• 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 adjuster button as it is close to the 
exhaust vent where hot air comes from. 
						

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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 screen will be blank while Auto 
is functioning.
• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Use build-in test pattern
You can adjust the image shape and focus 
status by observing the input signal content, 
or using the test pattern build-in OSD 
manual from OSD or remote control for 
better observe the shape changed.
Open the OSD menu and go to the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Test 
Pattern > On. Press MODE/ENTER. The 
Test Pattern displays.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring. 
						

							Operation 29 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the 
focus ring.
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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, 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 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 displays.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the 
top of the image or press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Press /.Press /. 
						

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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
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 Enter 
to select a preferred language.
2. Use  /  to highlight the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu.4. Press MENU/EXIT twice* 
on the projector or remote 
control to leave and save the 
settings.
*The first press leads you back to 
the main menu and the second 
press closes the OSD menu.
Current input 
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press 
MENU/
EXIT to 
the 
previous 
page or to 
exit.Status