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W600+ Digital Projector User Manual

1. Press MODE ENTER twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP 4 Basic menu Presentation Timer Language Projector Position m Menu Settings Auto Power Off amp Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen English Front Table Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ 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 a Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector See Kensington anti theft lock slot on page 9 for details A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key s and a lock Refer to the lock s documentation for finding out how to use it press closes the OSD menu Operation 25 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 25 ys ug 26 N You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this
2. 6 Ifyou are using Stereoscopic Player To play a side by side 3D content at 120Hz 60Hz click the Stereoscopic Player menu and select View Viewing Method gt Software Pageflipping View Playback Help Window Esc Full Screen Scaled Alt Enter Full Screen Unscaled Ctri Alt Enter Zoom gt Source Viewing Method Preferred Viewing Method gt Monoscopic Left Image Only Monoscopic Right Image Only Glasses Control gt Separation Flip gt Aspect Ratio gt Dual Screen Output Dual Screen Output StereoBright NVIDIA 3D Vision Quad Buffered OpenGL Software Pageflipping SHARP 3D Display Tridelity SL Series 3D Display 3D Ready DLP TV iz3D SIS Attachment Swap Left Right Fr Keep Aspect Ratio Side by Side Right Image First Side by Side Left Image First Over Under Right Image Top Over Under Left Image Top 7 Make sure the screen is in the full screen mode 8 Make sure the power of BenQ 3D glasses is on 9 Wear the BenQ 3D glasses and then enjoy your 3D experience For set top DVD player users BenQ projector with 3D ready BenQ 3D glasses Make sure your set top DVD player supports NTSC and has a video or S video output Output signal Video or S Video e Make sure 3D DVD disk is HQFS format Operation Procedure for playing 3D content from a set top DVD player 1 Connect your BenQ projector to a set top DVD Player using a video or S Video cable 2 Pre
3. Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets HDMI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI If your source device is equipped with a HDMI socket you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality See Connecting HDMI source devices on page 20 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other details If no HDMI source is available the next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting Component Video source devices on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Vid
4. Connection on page 18 for how the audio input is connected INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Computer ws ie ee PC mini jack mini jack HDMI 1 2 HDMI mini jack Component RCA mini jack VIDEO RCA mini jack S VIDEO RCA mini jack Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound While the sound is off the screen will display in the upper right corner of the screen To restore the sound press MUTE again Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 and press to select Off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level Using the remote control amp Press voL or to select a desired sound level rc u ic Using the OSD menu 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Volume and press P to select a desired sound level 8 o gt 998 1 BOE Turning off the Power on off ring tone 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press W to highlight Power on off ring tone and press to select Off The only way to change Power on off ring tone is setting On or Off here Setting the sound mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Pow
5. Switching input signal on page 29 for details Right cursor Panel Key Lock gt 0 gt Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details Q Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 39 for details Down cursor Keystone W W Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details D Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Remote control effective range Infra Red IR remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters 23 feet Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Introduction ASPECT Select the display aspect ratios See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details CONTRAST Displays the CONTRAST setting bar See Adjusting Contrast on page 35 for details SHARP Displays the SHARPNESS setting bar See Adjusting Sharpness on page 36 for details TINT Displays the TINT setting bar See Adjusting Tint on page 36
6. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Important safety instructions 5 ys ug 6 Safety Instructions Continued Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 17 18 19 A Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenG s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed A Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit the
7. and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password CT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started Password Changed 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation 27 Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt P gt The message INPUT PASSWORD displays Enter the current password ys ug i Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off show in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector ii Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password gt Though the password
8. 06 5 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 22 500 WXGA_85 63 981 60 020 08 000 SXGA_60 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 35 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 57 500 SXGA_85 60 000 60 000 08 1280 x 960_60 1280 x 960 85 938 85 002 48 500 1280 x 960_85 68 Specifications Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1440 x 900 70 635 74 984 136 750 WXGA _75 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACI6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MACI9 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 15 73 60 13 50 480i 31 47 60 27 480p 15 63 50 13 50 576i 31 25 50 27 000 576p 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 VIDEO 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 56 26 50 148 5 1080p 27 24 74 25 1080P 24Hz 28 12 25 74 25 1080P 25Hz 33 75 30 74 25 1080P 30Hz Cz Displaying a 1080i_50 or 1080i_60 signal may result in slight image vibration CT Supported timing for 3D function Specifications 69 ystpsuq Warranty and Copyright information 70 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 wa
9. 1 or User 2 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Operation 35 ystjsuq 36 Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by press
10. Main menu Sub menu Options Off Light Yellow Pink Light Wall Color Grecn Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Auto Keystone On Off 1 Keystone Position DISPLAY Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync On Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert Picture Mode Dynamic Standard sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Standard sRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Tint 2 Sharpness PICTURE Brilliant Color On Off Tech Tale Primary color R G B C M Y 3D Color Hue Management Saturation Gain Save Settings Quick Auto Search On Off 3 SOURCE Color Space Conversion Auto RGB SDTV HDTV Operation 47 ys ug 48 FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service 6 Source INFORMATI e Picture Mode Resolution ON Current System Status Color System Equivalent Lamp Hour Firmware Version Timer period 1 240 minutes Timer display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never Timer position Top Left Bottom Left T op Right Presentation Bottom Right Timer i i Timer counting Count Down Count Up direction Sound reminder On Off On Off ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL PYCCKUW REN fai RH 3C ARE 80 Language Svenska Nederlands T rkge 4 Ce amp tina Portugu s T lsana Polski Magyar Hrvatski Rom n Norsk SYSTEM Dansk 6bnrapckn Suomi ETUP 3 y Projector Position Front able Heat Table Basic Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu display time Menu Settings Menu position Auto Power Off Blank
11. a new lamp at lamp beng com The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp Refer to user manual Then reset lamp timer Order a new lamp at lamp beng com Maintenance 57 ys ug Repl N 4 acing the lamp If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting
12. an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Left cursor Information lt q lt Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details Starts the INFORMATION function MODE ENTER MODE Choose a suitable preset mode for usage environment ENTER Enter key for OSD menu MENU EXIT MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details USER 1 User 2 User 3 Select the User memory settings GS Note User 3 not supported for this model BRIGHT Displays the BRIGHTNESS setting bar See Adjusting Brightness on page 35 for details MUTE Mutes the built in speaker VOLUME Adjusts volume See Adjusting the sound level on page 41 for details LIGHT Turns on or off the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds Pressing any other key while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds Introduction 11 ys ug 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 er POWER OFF Turns off the projector See Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details S VIDEO Displays the S VIDEO source selection See Switching input signal on page 29 for details PC Displays the PC source selection See Switching input signal on page 29 for details HDMI 2 Displays the HDMI 2 source selection See
13. for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Loosen the two captive screws on the lamp compartment cover Remove the lamp compartment cover Loosen the two captive screws that secure the lamp Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries Maintenance 5 9 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Ensure the connectors are aligned If you experience resistance lift the lamp and start again Tighten the screws that secure the lamp Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Replace the lamp cover on the projector and tighten the captive screws 10 Restart the projector A Do not turn the power on w
14. presentation time 4 Press W to highlight Timer position and set the timer position by pressing lt P gt pmi 5 min Top Left gt Bottom Left gt Top Right gt Bottom Right l Pa 5 Press W to highlight Timer counting direction and select 5 min your desired counting direction by pressing lt 4 gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0 6 Press W to highlight Sound reminder to select On A notice sound alerts 30 seconds before and at the end of the Presentation Timer countdown 7 To activate the presentation timer press W and press lt P to select On and press MODE EN Rene Presentation Timer ENTER 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps 1 Go back to the Presentation Timer page 2 Press W and press to highlight Off and press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen Operation Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image Press an
15. projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right displays ST again lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by entering another five digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 27 for details Password Error 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 on the projector for 3 RECALL PASSWORD seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Please write down the recall code 2 Write down the number and turn off your ee projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to Recall code provide proof of purchase documentation to 12345678 verify that you are an authorized user of the e projector Changing the password Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays 3 Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds
16. shutdown automatically If you try to re Off Green Green Start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Green Orange Maintenance 61 ys ug Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause There is no power from the power cable Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the unit if necessary Remote control does not work Cause The battery is out of power
17. the image on page 30 for details gt Right Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 39 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 7 10 and 13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 25 for details SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 29 for details Remote control o a on D fen D o come voeo O N non m 0 o cf ie EI oR o ED I o Pp contrast sae D wre coLor mr VOL FREEZE 9 voL IF LIGHT TEST ee m i IR transmitter Transmits signal to projector LED indicator Lights only when the key is pressed on POWER ON Turns on the projector See Starting up the projector on page 24 for details VIDEO Displays the VIDEO source selection See Switching input signal on page 29 for details 14 COMP Displays the COMPONENT source selection See Switching input signal on 15 page 29 for details HDMI 1 Displays the HDMI 1 source selection See Switching input signal on page 29 for details 10 11 12 13 Up cursor Keystone M W A Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details w Manually corrects distorted images resulting from
18. you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal input socket on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device HDMI cable j In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space See Changing Color Space on page 29 for details If no signal is detected after establishing the connection turn off the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu See Switching input signal on page 29 for details Connection Connecting Component Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Tfnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a Com
19. 0 gt Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Color sub carrier Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 C Supported timing for 3D function Specifications 67 ystjsuq Supported timing for HDMI HDCP input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400_85 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 61 91 119 518 52 5 640 x 480 120Hz 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 san 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 VESA DMTOD 76 302 119 972 73 25 ia S 77 425 119 854 83 800 x 600 120Hz 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 rs 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 VESA DMT14 97 551 119 989 115 5 es 45 000 60 000 74 250 1280 x 720_60 1280 x 720 90 000 120 000 148 50 1280 x 720_120 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 62 8 74 9
20. 60 1280 x 720 90 000 120 000 148 50 1280 x 720_120 Specifications 65 ys ug Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 62 8 74 9 06 5 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 22 500 WXGA_85 63 981 60 020 08 000 SXGA3_60 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 35 000 SXGA3_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA3_85 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 1280 x 960 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1440 x 900 70 635 74 984 136 750 WXGA _75 1400 x 1050 65 317 59 978 121 750 SXGA _60 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MACI3 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MACI6 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 240 75 020 80 000 MACI9 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 1024x576 60Hz 35 82 60 46 996 1024 x 576 GTF 1024 x 600 60Hz 37 32 60 48 964 1024 x 600 GTF CF Supported timing for 3D function 66 Specifications Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 625i 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60Hz 67 5 60 00 1080P 50Hz 56 26 50 0
21. 6726 7263 7801 448 220 5588 4870 2740 7398 7990 8582 493 250 6350 5535 3113 8407 9079 9752 560 300 7620 6641 3736 10088 672 CF There is 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Positioning your projector 17 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 included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer e With a VGA cable e With a HDMI cable CF Your computer must be equipped with a HDMI ou
22. BenQ W600 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome ystjsuq Table of contents Important safety instructions 00000 3 Introduction ccceeeeceeee 7 Projector features nnnenenenenesnenenennenn 7 Shipping contents 8 Projector exterior VIEW 9 Controls and functions 10 Positioning your projector 14 Choosing a location 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image SIZ Gs TE EE E EOE 15 Connection sssssssseseserererese 18 Connecting a computer nennen 18 Connecting Video source devices 19 Connecting HDMI source devices 20 Operation ae 24 Starting up the projector 24 Using the Menus 0 eee 25 Securing the projector neenee 25 Utilizing the password function 26 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Magnifying and searching for details 32 Playing 3D function wees 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing the image 34 Setting the presentation timer 38 Hiding the image 39 Locking control keys 39 Freezing the image 40 Utilizing FAQ function we 40 2 Table of contents Operating in a high altitude ENVITONMENL nneeneensennsensennsensennsennsensennsennsnnene 40 Adjusting the sound 41 Personalizing the projector menu display42 How to watch 3D content on a BenQ projector ne ns 42 Minimum computer system requirements for playing 3D content ona BenQ projector eeseseneseseenenenenesnenen
23. Recommended OS Microsoft Windows Vista 32 64 bit or Microsoft Windows 7 32 64 bit Graphic card 512MB VRAM Recommended NVIDIA 240 250 Quadro series or higher ATI 4000 series or higher or Intel GMA 4500 series At least 1GB memory Output signal D Sub or HDMI Software compatible for playing 3D content You can download Stereoscopic Player at http www 3DTV at Have 3D content ready Please check the content format before purchase The sample files are available for download at http www 3DTV at Hf the content format is side by side please set the refresh rate at 120Hz 60Hz Only set top DVD players support 3D content playback Computer optical disc drives are not supported Operation Procedure for playing 3D content from a computer 1 Connect your BenQ projector to a computer using a D Sub or HDMI cable 2 Switch the signal output of the computer to display on the BenQ projector ONLY DO NOT use dual mode No display No display 3 Use the projector default resolution value and set the refresh rate at 120Hz Alternatively set resolution and refresh rate marked with in the timing table listed in the BenQ projector user manual 4 Press the MENU button on the projector and then make sure the 3D sync item is on or DLP Link If you set the refresh rate at 120Hz the 3D sync function will be enabled automatically 5 Start a 3D video player such as Stereoscopic Player Operation 43 ys ug
24. Remedy Replace the battery with new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 7 meters 23 feet of the projector The password is incorrect You do not remember the password Please see Entering the password recall procedure on page 27 for details 62 Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Digital Projector Model name W600 Optical Resolution 720p 1280 x 720 Display system 1 CHIP DMD F 2 55 to 2 72 Taube f 21 35 to 24 49 mm Lamp 230 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 310W Max lt 1W Standby Mechanical Dimensions 306 mm W x 97 mm H x 216 mm D Weight 6 05 Ibs 2 75 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female Video signal input HDMI Screw type X 2 V1 3 COMPONENT RCA jack x 3 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port X 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Component RCA jack x 3 Audio input Mini jack x 1 RCA jack x 2 Output terminal Audio output Mini jack x 1 Speaker 2W mono speaker Control terminal USB Mini B type RS 232 serial control 9 pin xX 1 Environmental Requirements Ope
25. Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Center Top left Top right Bottom right Bottom left Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min On Off Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr BenQ Black Blue Operation Quick Cooling Off On High Altitude Mode Off On Audio Settings Mute Off On Volume Range 0 10 Power on off Off On ring tone Lamp Mode Normal Economic 5 Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer SYSTEM Equivalent Lamp Hour SETUP Security Change password Advanced Settings Power on Lock Off On 9600 19200 38400 57600 Baud Rate 115200 Test Pattern Off On Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Reset All Settings Off On Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Operation 49 ysysuq Description of each menu nuswW AV 1dSI L FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Wall Color Corrects the projected picture s color when the projection surface is not white See Using Wall Color on page 34 for details There are four options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Corrects any keystoning of the image automat
26. YSTEM SETUP amp Language English A f Projector Positii Front Tabl Basic menu is highlighted An SE eu Bi w Auto Power Off Disable 2 Press A W to highlight Projector Position and press Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock Off lt gt until the correct position is selected Sleep Timer Disable Splash Screen 14 Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size 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 16 9 is the native aspect ratio W600 can project a complete 16 9 widescreen image The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal center of the screen This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections or projecting onto angled surfaces The modern digital projector does not project directly forward like older style reel to reel film projectors did Instead digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector This is so that they can be readily placed ona table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table and everyone in the room can see the screen If the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted u
27. ains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc You can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary color and press to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 4 Press W to highlight Hue and press lt gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors 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 W to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt q gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected 6 Press W to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6
28. aintenance 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 clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust Ifthere is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface A Never use any type of abrasive pad alkaline acid cleaner scouring powder or volatile solvent such as alcohol benzene thinner or insecticide Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 46 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case A Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temp
29. and max values are available on the table check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 3 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in mm value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if your measured projection distance was 3 5 m 3500 mm the closest match in the Average column is 3632 mm Looking across this row shows that a 100 inch screen is required 16 Positioning your projector W600 projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Recommended projection distance 16 2iscreen from screen in mm diagonal Width Height Min Max ee Inches mm ae Average ae zoom zoom 30 762 664 374 1009 1090 1170 67 40 1016 886 498 1345 1453 1560 90 50 1270 1107 623 1681 1816 1950 112 60 1524 1328 747 2018 2179 2340 134 80 2032 1771 996 2690 2905 3121 179 100 2540 2214 1245 3363 3632 3901 224 120 3048 2657 1494 4035 4358 4681 269 150 3810 3321 1868 5044 5448 5851 336 200 5080 4428 2491
30. art up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power on off ring tone on page 41 for details CF If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 3 To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first See Personalizing the projector menu display on page 42 for details 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details N sae ee 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on T rk e e tina Portugu s 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The Am Polski Magyar current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue displaying until an input signal is found LEs a T English Italiano Hrvatski Romana Norsk Dansk Bonrapckn suomi Press Enter to confirm Exit to leave You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 29 for details CF If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed o
31. ath should be like that shown in the following diagram Video cable AV device Audio cable C7 If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if HDMI and Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details Connection 23 ys ug Operation Starting up the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket 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 g power cable only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire 2 Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector and a start up tone sounds The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of st
32. cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Built in speaker providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr HDCP compatibility 3D ready function for enjoying the 3D content The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 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 purchase ys ug Standard accessories CT The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Projector Remote control with battery UK US KOREA CHINA APAN VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Optional accessori
33. ctor and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Front Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on To set the projector position _ 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control SYSTEM SETUP Basic Presentation Timer and then press until the S
34. d that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control Important safety instructions ys ug 4 Safety Instructions Continued 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 10 11 12 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel When the projector is under operat
35. djuster foot in a reverse direction If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds 7 The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning This function is only available when PC signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring Operation il 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring aia 3 S gt 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 perpe
36. e white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Operation en 3D Color Management In most installation situations color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted When you select each color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which cont
37. e control See Locking control keys on page 39 for details Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Four options are available BenQ logo Black screen or Blue screen nuew pesueapy dNLAS WALSAS S Quick Cooling High Altitude Mode Audio Setting Lam Settings Security Settings Baud Rate Test Pattern Closed Caption Reset All Settings Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened to a few seconds cre If you attempt to restart the projector right after the quick cooling process it may not be turned on successfully and will rerun its cooling fans A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 40 for details Mute Volume Power On Off ring tone See Adjusting the sound on page 41 for details Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 56 for details Reset lamp timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 60 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 56 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Change password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details Power on Lock Selects a baud rate that is identical wit
38. ector Position nuow 9ISeg dNLAS WILSAS Menu Settings Auto Power Off Blank Timer Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen 52 Operation DESCRIPTION Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 38 for details Timer period Sets a preferred length of time for presentation Timer display Sets whether to display the timer on screen Timer position Sets the position where the timer displays on screen Timer counting direction Sets the timer counting direction Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 25 for details The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Menu display time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 56 for details Sets the image blank time when the Blank f eature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 39 for details Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remot
39. ene 42 Procedure for playing 3D content from a COMPULET 00 cesecesseesseeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeees 43 Shutting down the projector 46 Menu operation ueeseseseeneneneneenenennnennenen 47 Maintenance 55 Care of the projector unenen 55 Lamp information 56 Troubleshooting 62 Specifications 63 Projector specifications 63 Dimensions 64 Timing chart 65 Warranty and Copyright information 70 Regulation statements 71 Important safety instructions 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 it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions l 2 3 Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommende
40. eo source device you should elect to use the S Video option Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting S Video source devices on page 22 for how to connect the projector to an S Video or Video device Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers Connection 19 Connecting HDMI source devices 20 The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player a DTV tuner or a display HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players and displays over a single cable It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method
41. er on off ring tone Operation 41 ystjsuq Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences The following settings do not affect the projection settings operation or performance Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Use lt gt to select a suitable time frame Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use to select a preferred position Language in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD menus Use lt P gt to select your language Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use to select a screen How to watch 3D content on a BenQ projector Your BenQ projector supports playing three dimensional 3D content transferred through D Sub HDMI Video and S Video Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and software to play 3D content on BenQ projector Minimum computer system requirements for playing 3D content on a BenQ projector 42 BenQ projector with 3D ready BenQ 3D glasses Processor Intel Pentium Intel Core 2 Duo Intel 13 i5 i7 Core AMD Athlon X2 CPU or higher
42. erature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 63 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use the original box or a suitable soft carry case Maintenance 55 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 The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total equivalent lamp hour 1 hours used in Economic mode 4 2 5 hours used in normal mode Ce See Setting Lamp mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press Menu Exit and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays 3 You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information displaying on the menu 4 To leave the menu press Menu Exit You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that n
43. es 1 Spare lamp kit 3 Presentation Plus 5 RS232 Cable 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 Soft Carry Case The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Rear lower side ai ae ea a Py ip 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Front IR remote sensor Quick release button Projection lens External control panel See Projector on page 10 for details Vent cool air intake Audio speaker Focus ring and Zoom ring S VIDEO input jack VIDEO input jack AUDIO input jack L COMPONENT input jacks AUDIO input jack R COMPUTER PC input sjack HDMI 1 input jack HDMI2 input jack IR receiver Rear adjuster foot Kensington anti theft lock slot AUDIO output jack Quick release foot AUDIO input jack RS 232 control port USB input jack AC power cord inlet Introduction 9 ys ug Controls and functions l 10 MAC Projector POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is 10 under operation See Indicators on page 61 for details MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu 11 Goes back to previous OSD menu exit
44. for details COLOR Displays the COLOR setting bar See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 36 for details Blank Hides the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 39 for details Freeze Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture See Freezing the image on page 40 for details TEST Displays the test pattern Replacing the remote control battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity as shown here 3 Replace the cover Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 13 ysyjsuq Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the proje
45. for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic Operation 37 ys ug 38 Setting the presentation timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time ey Timer display management when giving presentations Follow these Timer position Top Left steps to utilize this function Tuner coura direzuon Count Down 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Press W to highlight Timer period and decide the timer period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments J If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer period is reset 3 Press W to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Hides the timer throughout the
46. function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password 28 Operation Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On which is the default of this projector if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually cycle through the available input signals 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or press input source directly from the remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press A W until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment HDMI 1 connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal HDMI 2 CFT When SOURCE is activated the Quick Auto Search function will be turned off COMPONENT automatically until restarting the projector VIDEO The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies S VIDEO The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 aspect
47. h your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Selecting On enables the function and the projector displays the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion Selecting On enables the function The closed captioning text is displayed if available cr Close Caption will disable when aspect change to 16 9 or real Returns all settings to the factory preset values Ce The following settings will still remain Position Phase H Size User 1 User 2 Projector Position High Altitude Mode Security Settings Baud Rate Operation 53 ys ug 54 nuswW NOILVINYOSNI 9 FUNCTION FAQ Image and Installation FAQ Features and Service Current System Status DESCRIPTION Displays possible solutions to problems you may encounter Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector CT The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector Operation M
48. ically See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image manually See Correcting Keystone keystone on page 31 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach Position their maximum or minimum This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the horizontal width of the image H Size This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 32 for details Digital Zoom 3D Sync Enable 3D function 3D Sync Invert 3D sync Invert a Operation 3 D 5 E nusaw JUNLIld Z Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature 3D Color Management Save Settings Quick Auto w Search O D Color Space m Conversion Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Selects a picture mode that m
49. ideo connections you need not connect to this device using a Component Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details Connection 21 Connecting S Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take an S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Audio device S Video device GT Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and
50. ing gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is not available Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white 4 T4 Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to b
51. ion you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Continued 13 Do not place this projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image ra vr Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 3000 m 10000 feet 14 15 16 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back
52. is is the projection distance 3 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the Vertical offset in mm value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 4 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the screen at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above and offset by the value determined in step 3 above For example if you are using a 120 inch screen the average projection distance is 4358 mm and with a vertical offset of 269 mm If you place the projector in a different position to that recommended you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average If the min
53. ith the lamp cover removed Maintenance 59 ys ug 60 Resetting the lamp timer 11 After the startup logo open the On Screen el Display OSD menu Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings menu Reset Lamp Timer Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press W to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 A Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance Indicators Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Orange Stand by mode Green i Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange off off The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is Flashing turned off Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Red The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup Off Off Red The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re Red Red Red startthe projector it will shutdown again Please contact your Red Red Green ealer for assistance Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green System events Off Green Red The projector has
54. mage will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments OSD menus can be displayed in the unused black areas 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 computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 images aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration O O O O HO 16 10 picture O O O O O O OIF O O Oo 15 9 picture O O O Q 6 4 3 picture gt O OnO O gt 8 Oo O 16 9 picture opo OO YEO o 0 OO 4 3 picture O O O O SO 16 9 picture O Operation 33 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 color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures To u
55. manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password CF Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing lt gt As pictured to the right the four arrow keys A INPUT NEW PASSWORD V lt P respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter five digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page To activate the Power on Lock function press A W to highlight Power on Lock and press lt P gt to select On CF The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 6 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Operation If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the five digit password every time you turn on the
56. n a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 65 for details To maintain the lamp life once you turn the projector on wait at least 5 minutes before turning if off 24 Operation Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Main menu DISPLAY Wall Color i Aspect Ratio Hi hli h Auto Keystone ave t Keystone _Status Sub menu Position Phase H Size Press MENU Digital Zoom Se tre 3D Sync EE 3D Sync Invert Disable eri or to Current input signal 8 Pc To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first l Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert CEE E E A RE E 3 Press W to highlight Language and press lt gt to select a preferred language SYSTEM SETUP Basic Presentation Timer Language 9 Projector Position m Menu Settings EB Auto Power Off Blank Timer a Panel Key Lock Sleep Timer Splash Screen English Front Table Disable Disable Disable Off Disable BenQ CES
57. ndicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you can use Auto Keystone or Keystone manually correct it following one of these steps Using Auto Keystone It can correct Keystone to optimal status by automatically Using the remote control 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt q until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Auto Keystone and press lt gt to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 Press W on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press W to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted ae 2 Press W to highlight Auto Keystone and press to select Off to disable Auto Press V Press W A Keystone function 3 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 4 Press W to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page displays 5 Press to correct keystoning at the top of the KEYSTONE image or press W to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Operation 31 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
58. ol are still in use when panel key lock is enabled If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Operation 39 ys ug Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will display in the upper left corner ofthe screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen Utilizing FAQ function The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users regarding image quality installation special feature operation and service information To get the FAQ information 1 Press lt on the projector or press MENU EXIT to open the OSD menu and press to highlight the INFORMATION menu 2 Press W to highlight FAQ Image and Installation or FAQ Features and Service based on the information you want to know 3 Press MODE ENTER Press 4 W to select a problem and press MODE ENTER for possible solutions 5 Press MENU EXIT to exit the OSD Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and tempe
59. ompact discs which could be easily read by commercial software such as Adobe Reader via a connected computer system These documents are also available on the BenQ s web site www BenQ com Other types of documents may be available upon requests BenQ s customer service provides answers and assistance to all our customers through phone calls facsimiles e mails or web sites Regulation statements The mains lead power cable on the Projector comes with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse The rating of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing a fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 of the same rating must be used If the plug has a detachable fuse cover remember to place the fuse cover back if you need to change the fuse Do NOT use a plug without the fuse cover If the fuse cover is missing contact your nearest BenQ Customer Service Center for assistance Regulation statements 73
60. ormally can last up to 3500 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp mode menu and press lt P gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt P gt The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period 56 Maintenance 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 install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode A Go to http lamp benq com for a replacement lamp The Lamp indicator light and Tempera
61. ost suits your need for the image quality and further fine tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 35 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on page 35 for details Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 35 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 36 for details CF The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 36 for details en The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 36 for details GS The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 36 for details See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 36 for details See 3D Color Management on page 37 for details Saves the settings made for User 1 or User 2 mode See Switching input signal on page 29 for details Only action for HDMI Input source Operation 51 Sy FUNCTION n gt Presentation Timer gt Language Proj
62. ovie in 3D setting found in your DVD devices under the 3D Disc Menu Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height For W600 the default aspect ratio is 16 9 Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is l Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements 32 Operation About the aspect ratio CJ 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 co Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected i
63. picture Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted Press W to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE ENTER The Zoom bar displays Press A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size To navigate the picture press MODE ENTER to switch to the paning mode and press the directional arrows A V gt to navigate the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out functionality and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also es E press W repeatedly until it is restored to the original size CT The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details ae 3D function To enter the special preset mode press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted and press to enable or disable 3D Sync When the 3D Sync is enabled the current picture mode adjustment will be disabled 2 To invert the image press MENU EXIT and then press gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted and press to enable or disable 3D Sync Invert 3 3D Requirement PC PC with graphic card with stereo capability Quad buffer feature and can run at 120Hz 60Hz refresh rate Video standard NTSC DVD player to output 60Hz movie 55 of the brightness will loss CF To enjoy the 3D function first enable the Play M
64. ponent Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 2 Connect the other end of the Component Video cable to the COMPONENT socket on the projector Match the colors of the plugs to the colors of the jacks green to green blue to blue and red to red To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram AV device Component Video cable Audio cable C37 Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly If you have already made an HDMI Video connection between the projector and this Component Video source device using HDMI V
65. pside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 17 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector Refer to W600 projection dimensions on page 17 There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 15 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Select your screen size 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled 16 9 screen Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average Th
66. rating temperature 5 C 35 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 85 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 5 C 28 C 1500 3000 m at 5 C 23 C with High Altitude Mode on Specifications 63 ys ug Dimensions 306 mm W x 97 mm H x 216 mm D 216 000 0000 000 iE Ceiling Mount Screws M4 x 14 Max L 14 Min L 12 Unit mm 64 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 61 91 119 518 52 5 640 x 480 120Hz 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400 x 85 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 EN 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 VESA DMTOD 76 302 119 972 73 25 nos 77 425 119 854 83 800 x 600 120Hz 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 ATER 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 VESA DMT14 97 551 119 989 115 5 ae 45 000 60 000 74 250 1280 x 720_
67. ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details Changing Color Space In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors please change the color space To do this 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press lt gt until the SOURCE menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Color Space Conversion and press lt P gt to select the setting This function is only available when the HDMI input socket is in use Operation 29 ys ug Adjusting the projected image 30 A Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Press the quick release button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the quick release button to lock the foot in position 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the quick release button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear a
68. rature is between 5 C 23 C A Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 5 C and 28 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is Notice We recommend you use the High Altitude mode by selecting it whenever your highlighted environment is higher than 1500m 2 Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode and press to select On A confirmation Do you want to turn High Altitude message displays Mode ON 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER C DE o 7 Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions 40 Operation Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See
69. re is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose Important safety instructions Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features Dual HDMI v1 3 inputs Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically Brilliant color UNISHAPE to provide truer more vibrant colors in picture Closed captioning to display the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos Variable audio output Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick
70. rranty claim In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 85 temperature in between 5 C and 28 C altitude lower than 4920 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the righ
71. s and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details 4 Left O Starts the FAQ function See Utilizing FAQ 12 function on page 40 for details POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on See Starting up the projector on page 24 and Shutting down the projector on page 46 for details MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 34 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 25 for details Introduction 13 14 BLANK Used to hide the screen picture See Hiding the image on page 39 for details Keystone Arrow keys W Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details FOCUS ZOOM Ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance See on page 30 for details TEMPerature indicator light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high See Indicators on page 61 for details Keystone Arrow keys w A Up Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem See Indicators on page 61 for details AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting
72. se this function go to the DISPLAY gt Wall Color menu and press lt P gt to select a color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface There are several precalibrated colors to choose from Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue and Blackboard Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu and press to select a desired mode Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Standard mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as Au
73. ss the MENU button on the projector and then make sure 3D sync item is on or DLP Link 3 Press the PLAY button on the player 4 Make sure the power of BenQ 3D glasses is on 5 Wear BenQ 3D glasses and then enjoy your 3D experience Operation 45 ys ug 46 Shutting down the projector l To turn the projector off press POWER OFF on the remote control to turn projector off directly Or you can press POWER on the projector and a warning message appears Press POWER again Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process To shorten the cooling time you can also activate the Quick Cooling function See Quick Cooling on page 53 for details If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POWER again to start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected
74. t to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Warranty and Copyright information Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by
75. the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 19 for details 22 Connection Connecting Composite Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device 1 Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector To connect the projector to an Audio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The final connection p
76. toCAD 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 mode on page 35 for details 34 Operation Setting the User 1 User 2 mode There are two user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need You can use one of the picture modes except the User 1 User 2 as a starting point and customize the settings 1 Press MENU EXIT to open the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Go to the PICTURE gt Picture Mode menu 3 Press lt P to select User 1 to User 2 4 Press W to highlight Reference Mode en This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item 5 Press lt P to select a picture mode that is closest to your need 6 Press W to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with lt P gt See Fine tuning the image quality in user modes below for details 7 When all settings have been done highlight Save Settings and press MODE ENTER to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User
77. tput socket 1 Take a VGA cable and connect one 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of end to the HDMI socket of the the computer Connect the other computer Connect the other end of end of the VGA cable to the the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal COMPUTER PC signal input socket input socket on the projector on the projector 2 Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 49 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Notebook or desktop computer en many euere do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function 1 a cable key labeled CRT LCD a cable i i 3 HDMI cable or a function key witha monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key l combination 18 Connection
78. ture warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 61 for details The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status UGERE The lamp has been in operation for 3500 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 56 you may continue to operate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears Order Replacement Lamp Lamp gt 3500 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp benq com The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Replacing Lamp soon Lamp gt 3950 Hours Order a new lamp at lamp benq com Ces The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it must be replaced after 4000 hours usage Replace Lamp Now Lamp gt 4000 Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Order
79. turned on every time the monitor is powered up and thus reduces the hassle of user intervention BenQ s monitors and projectors have options for brightness and contrast adjustments that text and images could be displayed differently to meet the demands of the visually impaired Other similar adjustments are also available by using the On Screen Display OSD controls on the products BenQ s monitors and projectors include user selectable color controls such as color temperature selections Monitor 5800K 6500K and 9300K Projector 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K with a wide range of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users including hearing impaired to interact with the computer systems connected Speaker controls are typically located on the front panel Firmware of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain unique product information that helps computer systems to identify BenQ products and activate their Plug and Play function when connected All BenQ s monitors and projectors are compatible with the PC99 standard For example connectors are color coded to help users easily connecting products to computer systems correctly Some models of BenQ s monitors and projectors contain additional USB and DVI ports for connection to more devices such as a special headphone to assist the hearing impaired All BenQ monitors and projectors come with user manuals on c
80. users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and Sa environment Regulation statements 71 ystjsuq 72 Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 BenQ s commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ s LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below BenQ s monitors have colored Power indicators While the indicator shows green it means that the monitor is using the full power While the indicator shows yellow or amber it means that the monitor is in suspend or sleep mode and is using less than 2 watts of electricity BenQ s monitors have a variety of settings of pre programmed flicker free timing to make the screen shown on the monitor readily accessible The default timing setting is automatically
81. y key on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen No matter Blank Timer is activated or disabled you can press any key except PAGE A V ENTER on the remote control or ENTER on the projector to restore the picture N Donot block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER l Press gt on the projector or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control A 2 A confirmation message displays Select Yes to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold gt for 3 seconds on the projector You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic gt Panel Key Lock and press to select Off 3 Keys on the remote contr

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