BenQ MX520 user manual About the aspect ratio

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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

4.

 

16:9: Scales an image so that it is

 

the projector's native resolution in its

 

 

displayed in the center of the

 

horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable

 

 

screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

 

for the incoming image which is neither in

 

 

This is most suitable for images

 

4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most

 

 

which are already in a 16:9 aspect,

 

use of the screen without altering the

 

 

like high definition TV, as it

 

image's aspect ratio.

 

 

displays them without aspect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

alteration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15:9 picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real: The image is projected as its original

 

16:9 picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

5.

 

16:10: Scales an image so that it

 

resolution, and resized to fit within the

 

 

is displayed in the center of the

 

display area. For input signals with lower

 

 

screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

 

resolutions, the projected image will

 

 

This is most suitable for images

 

display smaller than if resized to full screen.

 

 

which are already in a 16:10

 

You could adjust the zoom setting or move

 

 

aspect, as it displays them without

 

the projector towards the screen to

 

 

aspect alteration.

 

increase the image size if necessary. You

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may also need to refocus the projector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after making these adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:10 picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 picture

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 some computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

4:3 picture

26 Operation

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Contents MX520/MX703 Digital Projector Table of contents Important safety instructions Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions 3000 m Feet Ceiling mounting the projector Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear/lower sideControls and functions Remote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteriesFront Table Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front CeilingMX520 Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size MX703 Screen size Projection distance mm Diagonal MinConnection ConnectionTerminal name Terminal appearance Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio BestOperation Starting up the projectorAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Below is the overview of the OSD menuSetting a password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function If you forget the passwordDisabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuSelecting a color temperature Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesAdjusting Brilliant Color Setting a preferred color temperature 3D Color ManagementSelection Description Setting the presentation timerResetting current or all picture modes Freezing the image To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsRemote paging operations Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightLocking control keys To activate the High Altitude ModeHiding the image Operating in a high altitude environmentAdjusting the sound level Adjusting the soundUsing the test pattern Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneUsing the teaching templates To select Blackboard or WhiteboardDirect power off Shutting down the projectorMain menu Sub-menu Options Menu operationMenu system Menu Display Sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec/Always Time Menu Settings Menu PositionBasic Right/Bottom-LeftIP Address Main menu Sub-menu Options System Setup AdvancedEquivalent Lamp Hour Color SystemDescription of each menu Color Temperature Picture ModeTemperature Fine Tuning 3D ColorSettings TimerInstallation SearchRemote System Setup Basic menu Function DescriptionOperation Receiver forColor Splash LockBackground ScreenReset All System Setup Advanced menu Function DescriptionSettings for Baud RateStatus CurrentSystem Maintenance Care of the projectorExtending lamp life Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Timing of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Resetting the lamp timer Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out ProjectorMaintenance Lamp events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Power events Thermal eventsTroubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsDimensions Ceiling mount installationTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input KHzTiming Supported timing for Component-YP bP r inputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Copyright Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Disclaimer