Offering lower TCO and optimized projection through dynamic power saving, uncompromised brightness, exquisite picture quality and optimized lamp life –SmartEcoTechnology has perfected what a DLP projector can do. With this innovation, schools and corporates are able to save up to 70% of lamp power consumption and lower maintenance costs through dynamic power saving features while bringing an ultra-vivid viewing experience into every presentation.
The SmartEco Mode, which cleverly adjusts the lamp power to maximize power saving by delivering the best contrast and brightness performance using only as much light as needed.
Normal Mode
296W Projector Power Consumption by Average
SmartEco Mode
Enhanced Details in Darkened Scenes
163W Projector Power Consumption by Average
The Eco Blank mode allows teachers to blank the projection screen whenever they need to direct their students’ focus back on them – or simply when the projector is not in use. When activated, this special feature dims the lamp power automatically, lowering the total power consumption by 70%.
Full Power On
100% Lamp Power
Attention on the Projection Screen
Eco Blank Mode On
30% Lamp Power at the Lowest
Attention on the Class Instructor
The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp.
Source Detected
100% Lamp Power
No Source Detected
30% Lamp Power
When inactive, the MS517 keeps power consumption to a minimum with 0.5W standby power, achieving what was once a challenge for ealier projector models. This technological advancement in energy saving certainly helps extend the projector lamp life and lower energy costs.
Designed to maximize your audiovisual enjoyment, the MS517 brings to you unlimited 3D entertainment via HDMI. The 3D formats supported are 3D field-sequentials, 3D frame-packing, 3D top-and-bottom and 3D side-by-side.
Display subtitles in video content without the need for an external closed-captioning device with the MS517. It's perfect for viewing in educational settings such as language classes where a transcript of onscreen dialog is desirable.
To enable easy access for everyone, the I/O ports are clearly printed on the projector housing so users can find the port they need straight away. No squinting your eyes or bending over for a closer look.
The Instant Restart feature gives teachers a 90-second window period to turn the projector back on immediately when it has been switched off by accident - no waiting necessary.
Cooling time itself has been reduced by over 60%, saving your time and minimizing the risk of heat damage to sensitive internal components.
To make your teaching job easier, BenQ has added the teaching template function to the MS517. Now, with four different line pattern designs to choose from - Letter Formation, Musical Staff, Worksheet and Coordinate Chart, you can easily write or draw on whiteboards as well as blackboards without the need of drawing lines or charts.
Model | MS517 |
Projection System | DLP |
Native Resolution | SVGA (800 x 600) |
Brightness* (ANSI Lumens) | 2800 |
Contrast Ratio | 13000:1 |
Display Color | 1.07 Billion Colors |
Lens | F=2.51-2.69 f=21.95mm-24.18mm |
Aspect Ratio | Native 4:3 (5 aspect ratio selectable) |
Throw Ratio | 1.97-2.17 (50"@ 2m) |
Image Size (Diagonal) | 37"-300" |
Zoom Ratio | 1.1:1 |
Lamp Type | 190W |
Lamp Mode (Normal/Economic/SmartEco/LampSave/LumenCare)* | 4500/6000/6500/NA/NA hours |
Keystone Adjustment | 1D, Vertical ± 40 degrees |
Projection Offset | 130% ±5% |
Resolution Support | VGA(640 x 480) to UXGA(1600 x 1200) |
Horizontal Frequency | 15-102KHz |
Vertical Scan Rate | 23-120Hz |
Interface | Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2(Share with component) Monitor out (D-sub 15pin) x 1 Composite Video in (RCA) x 1 S-Video in (Mini DIN 4pin) x 1 HDMI x1 Audio in (Mini Jack) x 2 Audio out (Mini Jack) x 1 Speaker 2W x 1 USB (Type B) x1 (Download & page/down) RS232 (DB-9pin) x 1 IR Receiver x1 (Front) |
Dimensions (W x H x D mm) | 302.8 x 111.8x 221.8 |
HDTV Compatibility | 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
Video Compatibility | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
Weight | 2.3kg (5.06lbs) |
Audible Noise (Normal/Economic Mode) | 32/30 dBA |
Power Supply | AC100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 245W (typical), Standby<0.5W |
On-Screen Display Languages | Arabic/Bulgarian/ Croatian/ Czech/ Danish/ Dutch/ English/ Finnish/ French/ German/ Greek/ Hindi/ Hungarian/ Italian/ Indonesian/ Japanese/ Korean/ Norwegian/ Polish/ Portuguese/ Romanian/ Russian/ Simplified Chinese/Spanish/ Swedish/ Turkish/ Thai/ Traditional Chinese (28 Languages) |
Picture Modes | Dynamic/Presentation/sRGB/Cinema/User 1/User 2 |