BenQ MX503 - Manual

Introduction 7 Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. • ECO BLANK - With Philips ImageCare ® technology, the Eco Blank fun...

Introduction 8 Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.*Th...

Introduction 9 Projector exterior view 1. External control panel(See "Controls and functions" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5. Focus and Zoom ring 6. Vent (cool air intake) 7. Speaker grill 8. Front IR remote sensor 9. Projection ...

Introduction 10 Controls and functions Projector 8. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. 9. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. 10. AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the display...

Introduction 11 Remote control 1. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 2. Freeze Freezes the projected image. 3. Left 4. Smart Eco Displays the lamp mode selection bar. 5. ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. 6. Digital Zoom (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture...

Introduction 12 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote...

Positioning your projector 13 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 po...

Positioning your projector 14 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. For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance is 4755 ...

Connection 15 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 include...

Connection 16 • 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 41 for details. Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projec...

Operation 17 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...

Operation 18 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...

Operation 19 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. • Using ...

Operation 20 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. The following example describes how t...

Operation 21 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 20 o...

Operation 22 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 3 seconds, and the INPUT PA...

Operation 23 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” appears. 3. Enter the old password. i. If the password is correct, another message “INPUT NEW PASS...

Operation 24 To select the source: 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 at the corner of the screen for seconds. If ther...

Operation 25 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 picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): 1. Press M...

Operation 27 Optimizing the image 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 colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projec...

Operation 28 6. Press to select a 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 “...

Operation 29 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 co...

Operation 30 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...

Operation 31 1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off . Press MODE/ENTER . A confirmation message displays. 2. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “ Timer is Off ” displaying on the screen. Remote paging operations Connect th...

Operation 32 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 Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. To release panel key lock, use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basi...

Operation 33 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...

Operation 34 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 Color Off / Light Yellow / Pink / Light Green / Blue / Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto ...

Operation 37 Description of each menu Function Description Wall Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 27 for details. Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input...

Operation 39 Function Description Quick Auto Search See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details. Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 30 for details. Language Sets the lan...

Operation 40 Function Description Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control. See "Locking control keys" on page 31 for details. Background Color Sets the background color for the projector. Splash Screen Allows you...

Operation 41 Function Description Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer’s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS-232 cable and update or download the projector’s firmware. This function is intended for qualified service personnel. Test Pattern Selectin...

Maintenance 43 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens...

Maintenance 44 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour ...

Maintenance 45 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to h...

Maintenance 46 Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk ...

Maintenance 49 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Off Off Orange Stand-by mode. Off Off Green Flashing Powering up. Off Off Green Normal operation. Off Off Orange Flashing • The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down...

Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work The password is incorrect Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord. Plug the power cord into the AC power jack on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power o...

Specifications 51 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution(MX503) 1024 x 768 XGA (MS502) 800 x 600 SVGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.56-2.8 Lamp 190 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 3.0 A, 50-60 Hz ...

Specifications 52 Dimensions 287.3 mm (W) x 114.4 mm (H) x 232.6 mm (D) Ceiling mount installation 287.3 232.6 114.4 62 62 445.95 397.90 364.40 83.38 141.88 232.6 123.0 78 287.3 207.6 77 76.5 34.5 199.6 Ceiling Mount screw: M4 x 8 (Max L = 8 mm) Unit: mm

Specifications 53 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input *Supported timing for 3D signal with frame sequential format. Resolution Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 640 x 480 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 3...

Specifications 54 Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Timing Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 48...

Warranty and Copyright information 55 Warranty and Copyright information Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to...