BenQ Projector MX528E User Manual

							Operation 31
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase 
a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a 
Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 16 on page 10 for 
details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer 
to the locks documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an 
option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu.
WARNING: You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock 
functionality and subsequently forget the password. Print out this manual 
(if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep 
the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the 
correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Change Security menu. Press MODE/ENTER.
2. Enter a new or current password. As pictured 
to the right, the four arrow keys ( ,  ,  , 
) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). 
According to the password you desire to set, 
press the arrow keys to enter six digits for 
the password.
3. Confirm the new password by re-entering the 
new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu 
returns to the Security Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on 
lock. 
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. 
Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or 
right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you 
ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
4. Select On by pressing  /. 
5. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT. 
						

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32
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be 
asked to enter the six-digit password every time 
you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong 
password, the password error message as pictured 
to the right displays lasting for three seconds, and 
the message INPUT PASSWORD follows. You 
can retry by entering another six-digit password, or 
if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not 
remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See Entering the password 
recall procedure on page 32 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will 
automatically shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold Auto on the projector or 
remote control for 3 seconds. The projector 
will display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center 
to decode the number. You may be required 
to provide proof of purchase documentation 
to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings > Change Password menu.
2. Press MODE/ENTER. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD 
displays.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD 
displays. 
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays. You can 
press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-screen. 
Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or 
right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you 
ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. 
						

							Operation 33 6. You have successfully assigned a new 
password to the projector. Remember to 
enter the new password next time the 
projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Security Settings > Change Security menu after opening the OSD menu system. 
The message INPUT PASSWORD displays. Enter the current password. 
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings 
page with Off shown in the row of Power on lock. You will not have to 
enter the password next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays. You can 
press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old 
password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password 
function by entering the old password.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can 
only display one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically 
searches for the available signals.
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is 
the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the 
signals.
You can also manually cycle through the 
available input signals.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or 
remote control. A source selection bar 
displays. 
2. Press  /  until your desired signal is 
selected and press MODE/ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source 
information will display on the screen for 
seconds. If there is multiple equipment 
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 
to search for another signal.
• The brightness level of the projected 
image will change accordingly when 
you switch between different input signals. Data (graphic) PC 
presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than 
Video using mostly moving images (movies). 
						

							Operation
34• The input signal type effects the options available for the Picture Mode. 
See Selecting a picture mode on page 36 for details.
For best display picture results, you should select and use an input signal 
which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by 
the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting, which may cause 
some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See Selecting the aspect 
ratio on page 35 for details.
Changing Color Space
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.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press   / until the SOURCE menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Color Space Conversion and press  /  to select a 
suitable color space.
This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use.
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press Digital Zoom +/- to display the 
Zoom bar.
2. Press Digital Zoom + to magnify the 
center of the picture. Press the key 
repeatedly until the picture size is suitable 
for your need.
3. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) 
on the projector or remote control to 
navigate the picture.
4. To restore the picture to its original size, 
press AUTO. You can also press Digital Zoom -. When the key is pressed 
again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar 
displays.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above. Or if you 
are using the projector control panel, continue to the following steps.
4. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 
						

							Operation 35 5. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the paning mode 
and press the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) to navigate the picture.
6. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control 
to navigate the picture.
7. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the 
zoom in/out functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original 
size. You can also press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can 
further magnify the picture while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV 
and computers are in 4:3 ratio,and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 or 16:10 
ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector 
can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of 
the image input signal. 
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
• Using the remote control
1. Press ASPECT to show the current setting.
2. Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the 
video signal and 
your display requirements.
•Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Aspect Ratio.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and 
your display requirements.
About the aspect ratio
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projectors native resolution in 
its horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is 
neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without 
altering the images aspect ratio.
2.Real: The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within 
the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image 
will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom 
setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if 
necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these 
adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 
aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, 
standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without 
aspect alteration. 
						

							Operation
364.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 
16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 
aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
5.16:10: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 
16:10 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:10 
aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them with out aspect alteration.
Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined 
picture modes so that you can choose one to 
suit your operating environment and input 
signal picture type.
To select an operation mode that suits your 
need, you can follow one of the following steps.
• Press MODE/ENTER on the remote 
control or projector repeatedly until your 
desired mode is selected.
• Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and press  /  to select a 
desired mode.
The picture modes are listed below.
1.Bright mode: Maximizes 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.
2.Presentation mode (Default): Is designed for presentations. The brightness 
is emphasized in this mode.
3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life 
images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos 
taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing 
PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from 
digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened 
(little light) environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current 
available picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 36 for 
details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not 
suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/
User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
3. Press  /  to select User 1 to User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode. 
						

							Operation 37 This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in 
the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  /
. See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/
ENTER to store the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall 
which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected 
picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected 
pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to 
select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are 
several precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, 
Blue, and Blackboard.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below 
functions may not be available. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments 
tothese functions by highlighting them and pressing  /   on the projector or 
remote control.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And 
the lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust 
this control so the black areas of the image appear 
just as black and that detail in the dark areas is 
visible.
Adjusting Contrast
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use 
this to set the peak white level after you have 
previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit 
your selected input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the 
image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
softer the picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
+50+30+70
0+30-30 
						

							Operation
38This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements 
to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It 
enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are 
common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic 
and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, 
select Off.
When Off is selected, the Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.Cool: Makes images appear bluish white.
2.Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.
3.Wa r m : Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
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.
Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Wa r m, Normal or Cool by 
pressing  /   on the projector or remote control.
2. Press   to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/
ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays.
3. Press  /  to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by 
pressing /  .
•R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and 
Blue.
•R Offset/G Offset/B Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, 
and Blue.
4. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings
3D Color Management
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in 
classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or 
where building external windows allow daylight into the room. 
Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, 
lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color 
management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color 
reproduction, should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible 
viewing conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and 
provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools 
are not provided with the projector, however, your projector supplier should be able 
to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional installer. 
						

							Operation 39 The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When 
you select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according 
to your preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be 
used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project 
any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu 
to make adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
2. Press MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, 
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press   to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the 
range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent 
colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right 
for how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press   to highlight Saturation and 
adjust its values to your preference by 
pressing  / . Every adjustment made 
will reflect to the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce 
less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If 
the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing 
/ . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every 
adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings.
Resetting current or all picture modes
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings.
2. Press MODE/ENTER and press  /  to select Current or All.
•Current: returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings.
•All: returns all settings, except User 1/User 2 in the PICTURE menu to 
the factory preset settings.
RED
BLUEGREEN Ye l l o w
Cyan
Magenta 
						

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40
Setting the presentation timer
The presentation timer can indicate the 
presentation time on the screen to help you 
achieve better time management when giving 
presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this 
function:
1. Press Timer Set up on the remote control 
or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Presentation Timer menu and press 
MODE/ENTER to display the 
Presentation Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing  / . The 
length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 
240 minutes in 5-minute increments.
3. Press   to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show 
up on the screen by press
ing /.
4. Press   to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing 
/
.
Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right
5. Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired 
counting direction by pressing /
.
6. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  /  to select On and 
press MODE/ENTER.
7. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to 
confirm. The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
3 min/2 min/1 
minDisplays the timer on screen in the last 3/2/1 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count UpIncreases from 0 to the preset time.
Count DownDecrease from the preset time to 0.