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BenQ MS536

BenQ MS536

Brand	BenQ · Business
Type	Business
Released	January 2021
Resolution	800 × 600
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Lamp
Brightness	4,000 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1
Throw ratio	1.97–2.36:1

A lamp-based SVGA (800x600) DLP business projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens, with a 1.2x manual zoom, automatic vertical keystone, dual HDMI inputs and a 2 W speaker. It suits meeting rooms and classrooms that present from PCs and need a low-cost projector.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in
Native resolution	800 × 600
Native aspect	4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments	6
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
Picture mode memories	2
3D	Yes

Light source

Light source	Lamp
Lamp power	210 W
Replacement lamp	5J.JN605.001
Light-source life	20,000 h max · 5,500 h normal · 7,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic
Cool-down time	90 s

Optics

Throw ratio	1.97–2.36:1100″ · 3.99–4.79 m
Image size	60–150 in
Projection offset	106%
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived
Focal length	22–25.79 mm
Aperture (f-number)	2.42–2.62
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	None
Vertical keystone	40°
Auto keystone	Yes
Lens material	Glass

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution	WUXGA
Audio inputs	3.5 mm
Control ports	RS-232

Audio

Speaker power	2 W
Speakers	1
Layout	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	332 × 240 × 98.9 mm
Weight	2,600 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 260 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 190 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)

Safety & support

User manual	projectorcentral.com
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JN605.001

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable
Remote	IR

Reviews

Videos

BenQ MS536 High Brightness Meeting Room Projector · BenQ North America

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Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the MS536 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.965–2.356:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	MS536
Standard, EU	🇪🇺 EU	EAN	4718755084072
Standard, EU	🇪🇺 EU	MPN	9H.JN677.33E

Sources

Also known as

9H.JN677.33E

🇪🇺 EU

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