BenQ MX505 - Manual

Introduction 7 Introduction Projector features The projector offers the following features • SmartEco™ starts your dynamic power saving The SmartEco™ technology offers a new way of operating the projector lamp system and saves lamp power depending on the content brightness level. • Longest lamp life...

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. Vent (heated air exhaust) 3. Adjuster foot 4. Focus and Zoom ring 5. Vent (cool air intake) 6. Speaker grill 7. Front IR remote sensor 8. Projection lens 9. AC power jack...

Introduction 10 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. 3. TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. 4. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goe...

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 av...

Introduction 12 Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's 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...

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. Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 52 for the center of lens dimensio...

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 43 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 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 adjuste...

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 17 o...

Operation 22 the password recall procedure. See "Entering the password recall procedure" on page 22 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...

Operation 23 Press to highlight Power On Lock and press / to select Off . You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector. ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message appears lasting for three seconds, and the message “INPUT PASSWORD” appears for your...

Operation 24 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 control1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify the cen...

Operation 25 About the aspect ratio • In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. • OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto : Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal or...

Operation 26 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 27 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. Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below function...

Operation 28 Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm , 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...

Operation 29 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 ...

Operation 30 4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / . 5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing / . 6. Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing / ...

Operation 31 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use ECO BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. When this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. You can set the blank time in...

Operation 32 symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions. Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector aud...

Operation 33 Using the teaching templates The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate the pattern: 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template and press / to select Blackboard or Whiteboard . 2. Press / to choose the pattern you nee...

Operation 34 Shutting down the projector 1. Press POWER and a confirmation message will display prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. 2. Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator light flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will ...

Operation 35 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 38 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 26 for details. Aspect Ratio There are several options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input...

Operation 39 Function Description 3D This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. 3D Mode Press / to choose a 3D ...

Operation 41 Function Description Presentation Timer Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 for details. Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on p...

Operation 42 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...

Maintenance 45 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. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens ...

Maintenance 46 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. To obtain the lamp hour information:1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced m...

Maintenance 47 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 consult your dealer or go to http://lamp.benq.com before installing a new lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some in...

Maintenance 48 Replacing the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Please contact service personnel for changing the lamp or visit http://www.BenQ.com . Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETU...

Maintenance 49 Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off Normal power-down cooling Red Off Off Download Green Off Red CW start fail Red Flashing Off Off Scaler shutdown...

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(MS504) 800 x 600 SVGA (MX505) 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.56 ~ 2.8, f = 21 ~ 23.1 mm Lamp 190 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–24...

Specifications 52 Dimensions 283 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 222 mm (D) Ceiling mount installation 283 222 95 Unit: mm 59.5 54.46 59.5 54.46 207.54 71.75 201.55 71.65 4.93 105.77 625.86 128.9 81.9 577.7 537.9 44.94 104.42 225.4 Ceiling Mount screw: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L = 20 mm) Unit: mm

Specifications 53 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input • *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential , Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. **Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. ***Supported timing for 3D signal in Top Bottom and Side by Side formats. Resolution ...

Specifications 54 • The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is possible that some timings cannot be chosen. Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input • *Supported timing for 3D signal in Frame Sequential format. • Displaying a 1080i(11...

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...