BenQ MW550 (9H.JHT77.13E) user manual

Contents

1. Warranty and Copyright informationp. 2

   Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be…

2. Important safety instructionsp. 4

   Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product…

3. Introductionp. 7

   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…

4. Projector exterior viewp. 8

   1. Focus ring and Zoom ring 2. Vent (air exhaust) 3. Adjuster feet 4. Projection lens 5. IR remote sensor 6. External control panel (See Controls and functions…

5. Controls and functionsp. 9

   Projector & Remote control 1. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. ON/ Off Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 2. POWER…

6. Positioning your projectorp. 12

   Choosing a location Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration: • Size and position of your…

7. Choosing a locationp. 12

   Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration: • Size and position of your screen • Electrical…

8. Obtaining a preferred projected image sizep. 13

   The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. Projection…

9. Mounting the projectorp. 16

   If you intend to mount your projector, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector mounting kit and that you ensure it is securely and…

10. Adjusting the projected imagep. 17

    Adjusting the projection angle If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the…

11. Connectionp. 19

    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…

12. Operationp. 21

    Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The power indicator on the projector lights orange after…

13. Starting up the projectorp. 21

    1. Plug the power cord. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2.…

14. Using the menusp. 22

    The projector is equipped with 2 types of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. • Basic OSD menu: provides primary menu…

15. Securing the projectorp. 24

    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…

16. Switching input signalp. 25

    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…

17. Shutting down the projectorp. 26

    1. Press on the projector or on the remote control and a confirmation message will appear prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message…

18. Direct power offp. 26

    The AC power cord can be pulled out right after the projector is turned off. To protect the lamp, wait about 10 minutes before re-starting the projector. If…

19. Menu operationp. 27

    Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. The menu items are…

20. Basic menup. 27

    Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark…

21. Advanced menup. 29

    Picture Picture Mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input…

22. Maintenancep. 37

    Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it…

23. Care of the projectorp. 37

    Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Please be sure to turn off the projector and let it cool down completely…

24. Lamp informationp. 37

    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. The…

25. Troubleshootingp. 43

    The projector does not turn on. 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…

26. Specificationsp. 44

    Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA (MS550) 1024 x 768 XGA (MX550) 1280 x 800…

27. Projector specificationsp. 44
28. Dimensionsp. 45
29. Timing chartp. 46

    Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Supported 3D format Frame Sequential Top…