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1. 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 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 OSD Time in Setting menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The time length ranges from 5 to 100 seconds Language in Advance menu sets your familiar language for the on screen menus Use lt Left gt Right on the projector or remote control to select your language Splash Screen in Advance menu allows you to set a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Operation Optimizing the image To optimize the image use the buttons on the projector or remote control or use the on screen menus For the operation of on screen menus refer to Using the menus on page 30 The following instructions are optional You do not need to follow every step It depends on the image quality you desire 1 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Dig
2. It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver Maintenance 39 7 Pull the lamp from the projector Cz 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 8 As shown in the figure hold the new lamp and align the two locators on the lamp with the holes on the projector and then insert the lamp all the way into the projector 9 Connect the lamp connector to the projector 10 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Cr Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 11 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 12 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw 13 Restart the projector CF Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 40 Maintenance 14 Resetting the lamp counter gt Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage Lamp Hour i Press and hold the A EXIT button on the projector for 5 seconds to ee
3. 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 Specifications 45 Warranty 46 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 warranty 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 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 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 support BenQ com Warranty M Notices Copyright Copyright 2006 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 elec
4. 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen Diagonal Using this value look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled Average This is the projection distance 4 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the screen 5 The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal centre 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 with 16 9 aspect ratio the average projection distance is 4829 mm and with a vertical offset of 244 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 25 for keystone correction 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 availabl
5. Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on the projector If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute and Volume on page 34 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram S Video cable A V device i Audio cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 18 for details 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 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 17 for details Connection 21 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an
6. See Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector for details You can see from the diagram on page 15 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 separate tables of dimensions for both 16 9 and 4 3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector on pages 15 and 16 There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the centre of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Positioning your projector 13 14 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 If you have a 16 9 screen refer to Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen on page 15 If you have a 4 3 screen refer to Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen on page 16 2 Select your screen size
7. color This function is only available when certain input sources are in use To adjust the value press lt Left Right on remote control or projector The higher the value the more vivid and brighter the color Use this to increase or decrease the color intensity of the image 4 Adjusting tint This function is only available when certain input sources are in use To adjust the value press lt Left gt Right on remote control or projector The higher the value the more greenish the image becomes The lower the value the more reddish the image becomes Use this to adjust the color tones of the image 5 Selecting a color temperature This function is only accessible through the OSD system To select a preferred color temperature press lt Left gt Right on remote control or projector There are four color temperature settings available 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 be 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 mo
8. degrees of the IR beam Always aim straight at the projector however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector up to 8m Introduction 11 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations Floor in front of screen Ceiling in front of screen Floor at rear of screen Ceiling at rear of screen pe Se ihe ES 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 projector and the rest of your equipment 1 Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 Ceiling front 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 in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 3 Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the
9. lamp warning appears The Power wil Tum Off After 3000 Hours Lp Waning Mode selected See Economic Mode on page 35 you may continue to o The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hour A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp Larnp gt 2950 Hours The Power wal Tum Off After 3000 Hours Change The Lamet time The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours This message will flash in the center of the screen for about 30 seconds together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds ci It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp Change The Laot is a consumable item Its timer in the projector helps provide information CMe on the calculated lamp usage time With the usage time increase the lamp brightness diminished gradually This is normal lamp behaviour 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 3000 hours usage Out Of Laer Usage tine If this warning message displays the projector will shut down in 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate Out Of Lamp Usage Time D normally Power Off Automatically To Protect Your Projecto Change Lamp And Reset The Lamp Timer 38 Maintenance Replacing the lamp To reduce the risk o
10. or Apple Macintosh system The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables All you need do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display 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 C Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector see page 8 for the shipping contents Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets DVI 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 DVI if your source device is equipped with a DVI socket Based on the type of DVI connector you have you can enjoy a digital or high end analog video quality See Connecting a DVI source device on page 19 for how to connect t
11. page 13 for details Adjusts the horizontal position of the H Position projected image Mig ae i r a A 0 amp r E 30 30 Adjusts the vertical position of the V Position projected image A SS 0 EZ 30 30 Phase This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce depends on the selected input image distortion source H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image 0 Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer 15 Operation 33 34 3 Setting menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off off Volume Adjusts audio volume level 5 OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The 10 range is from 5 to 100 seconds Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and ff projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to off approximately 30 seconds Returns all settings to the factory preset values Reset C The following settings will still remain Mirror Language High Altitude Mode Phase and H Position Operation 4 Advance menu FUNCTION default setting value Mirror Floor front DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more
12. projector on 4 Ceiling rear 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 in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of 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 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 there 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 Obtaining a preferred proje
13. 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 MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment This equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose and can be used in any area including residential area WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by 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 m
14. temperature above 40 C 104 F locations where the altitudes are higher than 3050 meters 10000 feet above sea level 10000 feet 11 When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Safety regulatory and legal information Safety Instructions continued 12 Always place the unit on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 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 Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp 13 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the unit to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage 14 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting 16 18 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 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
15. 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 key labeled CRT Connection 19 LCD or a function key with a 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 combination Connecting a Component Video source device The projector is equipped with two sets of Component Video sockets in use You can connect up to 2 different Component Video devices at the same time Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so 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 Component Video source device 1 Take the Component 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 with 3 RCA type connectors to the YPb Cb Pr Cr sockets on the projector Again match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red 3 If you wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to
16. BenQ W100 Digital Projector Home Entertainment Series User s Manual Table of contents Safety regulatory and legal information eeseseeeeseeeeeseseeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeee 3 Safety instructions 4ininnnnwaninannnnnanenunannnannnual 3 Regulatory and legal information s s ssssssssssssssssssssssssesssesesrsesrsesesesseseseseses 6 MAGNA i acne Shh ioe ecto nati acetates ail E ESETET E EEES EA E 7 Projector features s sssssssesssssessesrsrsessssreseresresentsrostosenesessestsresestsrerenestete 7 Shipping contents sinvcseinsevusuencsesvenencoseavunivenusunensnuvendnsnevuneuntversnensiensennivenients 8 Projector extefior VIEW wii ect eset sene iesise aiii 9 Controls and functions catia osiinscsnce ncotacesaseateatoradbaamnandtiorncnsnnegabaivneanangnnaian 10 Positioning your projectot scsasssssincsasncnazsce qeeduaextustaceesonsebeatposadouseadbscetianeenasaeseads 12 Choosing a location ssssssssssessssesesesesessssssesreseresesesesesesesesestsesesrseseseseseseeees 12 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector eee 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size on essseeeetseceseteteteeeeeeeeeenees 13 Connectionin anene a E ST E AEE 17 Connecting Video source devices sssssssssssssessssssessssesesesesestsrsrseseseseseeses 17 Operator aeann aA eE EEE EE R E EE mea O Sie 23 Statt UP ranna a a i E E EE E EEE EEEE aE i 23 Switching input signal s ssssesrsrsssrsrsr esete rerene rererere rener ESE rE PEPESE rE PE ENERSEN ES E
17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector repaired Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Safety regulatory and legal information 6 Moisture condensation Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts To prevent the projector from possible damage do not use the projector for at least 2 hours after a sudden change in temperature Avoid using volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or some types of cleaner near the projector Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time They will leave marks on the finish When cleaning be sure to follow the cleaning product s safety instructions Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to humans and the environment Lead which is contained in solder Mercury which is used in the lamp To properly dispose of the product or used lamps consult your local environmental authority for advice Regulatory and legal information FCC
18. ET 23 Adjusting the projected image sesesesssessssssesssssrsserssseresesesesesenesesesrsesssse 24 Operating in a high altitude environment s sssssssssesesssesessesessssereseseseseses 26 Personalizing the projector menu display sssssssssesesessssssssssssseseesseseseseses 26 Optimizing the image eessseesesssesessssssersreserssesesesesrstseststststnrurseseseereeenes 27 Shutting down the projector eesssesssssssssrsssrssesssesrsesesesesesesesrsreseseseseseses 30 Menu operation cick ad aa ala a acl hac 30 PTI AUC ace tae alececv easier EA E E E 37 Care ot the projecto sree aera aro arera E a ro oR oa Ra an 37 Lamp informations eRe Rene ee eee eaea nee EE AE RMR RMR RN TAT EENE 38 MRI ES OOTING scassccutsipaxieenisnrnsnnbnsatvinieiasnsrson tabi sacsatsaaiogsisatiasiasa i praniaaiaieeviass 43 BS MMC anton a C AAEE E Cusscniuavsenestons 44 Projector specifications ssseesesssessssssesssererereststseststststssesesesesesesesesesesees 44 DNeNSIONS siainiiniwuin nen wuminnnmdunmanimambaniniannabeieinndeannn 44 BRAT ye nT i as as ea esa seas a a 45 eR T a TE de pane ow ay E E E EE 46 limited warranty seeseseseseserercnercrescssssersvarsrsrsrserrrererereresesesososrererensasasaseseseie 46 SN sea ree A EA A E E E 47 Conatan o A 47 ay cat dian nundainimanaeaniuaasenaubuaanaaniauas 47 2 Table of contents Safety regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector It has be
19. alculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration by 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 3 4 hours used in Economic mode 1 hours used in normal mode See Economic Mode on page 35 for more information on Economic mode The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3 4 of that in normal mode That is using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1 3 Warning message 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 For more detailed information on projector warnings please refer to Indicators on page 41 The Lamp indicator light and Temperature 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 The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Message Status B The lamp has been in operation for 2800 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic Lamp gt 2800 Hours operate the projector until the 2950 hour
20. ary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 7 Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment 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 Standard accessories Cz The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated User s Quick start User smanual Remote control Projector manual guide CD with batteries P PA Cleaning cloth Audio cable Component Video cable Power cord S Video cable Video cable Optional accessories 1 Spare lamp kit 3 DVI cable 2 Ceiling mount kit 4 Component Video to VGA D sub adaptor cable Remote control batteries 1 To open the battery cover turn the remote control over to view its back push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The cover will slide off 2 Remove any existing batteries if necessary and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative 3 Refit the cover by aligning it with the case and sliding it back up into position Stop when it clicks into place Notes on handling batteries Do no
21. ce 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or rR 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance 42 Maintenance Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable 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 source device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE button on the projector or the Source buttons on the remote control The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projec
22. cted image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size The maximum native resolution of the projector is 854 x 480 pixels which is a 16 to 9 aspect ratio expressed as 16 9 A 4 3 aspect image source will display in the horizontal center of the projected image resulting in a pillarbox display with unlit vertical areas black bars on either side of the projected image as illustrated 16 9 aspect image in a 16 9 aspect display area 4 3 aspect image in a 16 9 aspect display area The projector should always be placed horizontally level like flat on a table and positioned directly perpendicular 90 right angle square to the horizontal centre 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 on a 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 upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle
23. d S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 17 for details Connection Operation Start up 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 on the projector lights orange after power has been applied 2 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to heat 3 Press and hold for 2 seconds the POWER button on the remote control or projector to start the unit The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing POWER In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness CF If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the lt cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energising the lamp 4 Switch all of the connected equipment on 5 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input source being scanned displays at the center of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the searching message will continue displaying until an input source signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal For more information please refer to Switching
24. display the total used lamp time ii Press AUTO on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Press Auto To Reset Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible problems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 The fans are not working Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help For more information please refer to Indicators below Indicators Illustration oa LTO O Orange light z l Light flashing R Red light Light ON G Green light Status amp Description Power Temp Power events Stand by mode The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up The projector is under normal operation 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 41 Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector LO 7 rR it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistan
25. e 41 for details Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation Keystone 7 lt Left Keystone gt Right See Correcting keystone on page 25 for details When the on screen menu is not activated 9 and 10 function as Keystone correction hot keys Vv MENU See Using the menus on page 30 for details Turns on the on screen display control menu A EXIT Exits and saves the menu settings When the on screen menu is activated the 9 to 12 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Focus ring See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for details Adjusts the focus of the projected image Zoom ring See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for details Adjusts the size of the image Remote control 10 Remote control operation Bena POWER See Start up on page 23 and Shutting down the projector on page 30 for details Toggles the projector between standby mode and on When the projector is in standby press once to turn the projector on When the projector is on press twice to turn the projector to standby Source buttons See Switching input signal on page 23 for details Selects an input signal to display on the projector Aspect buttons See 1 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 for details Selects an image aspect ratio to suit the input signal AUTO See page Auto adjusting th
26. e bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus need using the zoom ring ring Operation 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 perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the projecting angle of the projector you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps Press lt or gt on the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press lt 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press 7 or Z on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press 7 to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press W MENU on the projector or MENU on the remote control Goto 9 Picture gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing 4 7 ZA on the projector or lt Left gt Right on the remote control For example Press lt 4 _7 on the projector or Press y on the remote control or e Press lt _ on t
27. e image on page 24 for details Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image This function only works when a computer source is connected MODE See page 2 Selecting an application mode on page 28 for details Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available MENU and directional buttons A lt 4 V P See page Using the menus on page 30 for details Press MENU to turn the on screen menu on Press the directional arrow buttons to select the desired menu items and make adjustments Exit and saves menu settings by pressing MENU again Picture quality adjustment buttons See 3 Other adjustments on page 28 for details KEYSTONE buttons See Correcting keystone on page 25 for details Press W to reduce the upper portion of the image Press A to reduce the lower portion of the image DEFAULT Returns all settings to the factory preset values LIGHT Turns on the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds Pressing any other button while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds Press the Light button again to turn the backlight off Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam from the remote control reaching the projector The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters at an angle within 45
28. e in your room 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 If you have a 16 9 screen refer to Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen on page 15 If you have a 4 3 screen refer to Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen on page 16 2 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value 4 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 5 On that same row look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset value This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector For example if you have a 4 3 aspect screen and your measured projection distance was 4 8m 4800mm the closest match in the Average column is 4851mm Looking across this row shows that a 2500mm 2 5m screen is required If you can only obtain imperial sized screens the listed screen sizes on either side of the 2 5m screen are the 8 and 9 screens Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes indicates t
29. e projector or remote off control to set the duration before the projector is turned off Selecting Off disables this function Economic Mode off Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 20 If this mode is activated the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected images gt Setting the projector in Economic mode extends the lamp timer automatic shutdown feature For more information on how the total lamp hour is calculated see Calculation of lamp hour on page 38 Operation 35 5 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector gt Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Application Shows the selected mode in the 9 Picture menu Mode Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Hour System Shows the Video input system format NTSC SECAM or PAL 36 Operation Maintenance 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 wh
30. en designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience For the best result please read this manual carefully as it is your best guide to the control menus and product operation Safety instructions Your BenQ 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 3 Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may harm your sight When you think service or repair is required take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap before switching the projector lamp on Safety regulatory and legal information 3 4 Safety Instructions continued 7 Neve
31. enever 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 C Never rub the lens with abrasive materials 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 30 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with the supplied cleaning cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case gt 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 temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 44 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the batteries 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 provided soft carry case Maintenance 37 Lamp information C
32. f electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp A 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 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled 2 Protect the projector s surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item on the desk for padding 3 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screw on the lamp cover Be careful not to lose the screw as it is needed to hold the lamp cover in place It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver 4 Remove the lamp cover from the projector AS Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed 5 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector 6 Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Be careful not to lose the screw as it is needed to hold the lamp in place
33. hat the 4 8m measured projection distance will fit the 2 5m and 8 screens The projector can be adjusted using the zoom control to display on these different screen sizes at that projection distance Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values Positioning your projector Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Ceiling Diagonal Screen Diagonal Center of the lens Screen Projection Distance Floor 16 9 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Min length with Max length Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches max zoom with min zoom 4 48 1219 1800 1931 2063 97 1500 2215 2376 2538 120 5 60 1524 2250 2414 2578 122 6 72 1829 2700 2897 3094 146 2000 2953 3168 3384 160 7 84 2134 3150 3380 3610 171 8 96 2438 3600 3863 4125 195 2500 3691 3960 4230 200 9 108 2743 4050 4346 4641 219 3000 4430 4753 5076 240 10 120 3048 4500 4829 5157 244 3500 5168 5545 5921 280 12 144 3658 5401 5794 6188 292 4000 5906 6337 6767 320 15 180 4572 6751 7243 7735 365 5000 7383 7921 8459 400 18 216 5486 8101 8692 9282 438 6000 8476 9094 9712 459 25 300 7620 11251 12072 12892 609 gt The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Positioning your projector 15 Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen The illustrations and table bel
34. he projector or lt Left on the remote control when you are in the Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone MEM 10 Keystone MM 6 Press gt on the projector or Press onthe remote control or Press onthe projector or gt Right on the Cs ese 5 remote control when you are in the Picture gt raves Keystone menu p Operation 25 26 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level or is hotter than 40 C or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate the High Altitude Mode select On by pressing lt Left Right on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press AUTO We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting On when your environment is higher than 3000 feet or is hotter than 40 C Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode Yesu No A Next time you turn on the projector it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start up Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting brojector from oaen environment and may cause high an speed 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
35. he projector to a DVI source device and other details If no DVI source is available the next best video signal is available by connecting your device to the projector with a Component Video not to be confused with composite Video cable Digital TV tuner 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 a Component Video source device on page 20 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 Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 21 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device 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 a composite Video source device on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connection 17 18 Connecting Audio The projector has a built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio out
36. icture type To select a operation mode that suits your need press MODE The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below PC DVI A Signal Input 1 Brightest 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 Presentation Mode Default Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 Photo Mode designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room 4 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing PC based games in a bright living room 5 Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment DVI D YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input 1 Home Theater Mode Default is slightly brighter than Cinema Mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light 2 Cinema Mode with well balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level This is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema 3 Gaming Mode is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room Photo Mode designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room 5 Family Room Brightness is emphasis in this mode and is best suited for use in rooms with
37. input signal on page 23 C If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on 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 45 for details Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one at a time To select an individual input signal press one of the Source buttons Video S Video DVI A DVI D Component Video 1 or Component Video 2 on the remote control or to cycle through the available input sources press the SOURCE button on the projector The selected source name will display at the center of the screen for 3 seconds after each button press 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 The input type affects the options available for the Application Mode See 2 Selecting an application mode on page 28 for details Operation 23 C Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong gt This function only works when a computer source is connected 24 Adjusti
38. ital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio which is the default for this projector and most analog TV are in 4 3 ratio You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by using the Aspect buttons on the remote control pressing the ASPECT button on the projector or changing the ratios in the mj Pro Picture gt Aspect Ratio menu Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the signal and your display requirements There are three aspect ratios available In the pictures below the grey portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 16 9 default 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 2 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 standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 3 Real One to one mapping is performed on the input signal without any scaling with the image displayed in the center of the screen Operation 27 28 2 Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source p
39. ment of the keystone 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote controlto 4 Adjust keystone values by pressing turn the on screen menu on lt Left gt Right on the projector or gt ajeje KZ remote control S een Eas arr O keystone ay C cor Terp Se Applicatian Mode C egress A cacti 1 Q cents TT Ea m D contrast a 2 Use lt Left gt Right on the projector or remote 5 Press A Up on the projector repeatedly or control to select the 9 Picture menu press MENU once or the remote control to leave and save the setting 3 Press A Up W Down on the projector or remote control to select Keystone gt w Elele E Appication Mode Presentation C rayne 0 Q coe Tere A migtress A o Q Contrast a 30 Operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Functions available when receiving different signal types PC DVI A Video S Video Component Video Application Mode Application Mode Keystone Keystone Color Temp Ea Color Temp Brightness Picture Brightness Contrast Contrast Color Tint Aspect Ratio m oiio fee oe F Aspect Ratio a Pro Picture Phase Sharpness H Size Mute T Volume Ei OSD Time Setting Quick Cooling Reset Mirror Source Scan Language Al Splash Screen Advance High Altitude Mode Auto Off Economic Mode Source Source Source F F System Resolution Re
40. mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling Refer to Choosing a location on page 12 and Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector on page 13 for more information Source Scan on Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal The default value is DVI A Language English Sets the language for the OSD control menus There are 17 languages available English French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Swedish Dutch Turkish Czech Portuguese Thai and Polish Use lt Left gt Right on the projector or remote control to select your desired language Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo black screen or blue screen BenQ logo High Altitude A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Operating Mode in a high altitude environment on page 26 for details off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is Auto Off detected after a set period of time Press lt Left Right on th
41. ng the projected image 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 front adjuster button and lift the front of the projector Once the image is positioned where you want it release the front adjuster button to lock the foot in position 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 2 Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the foot hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster button then slowly lower the projector Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control 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 at th
42. normal lighting levels It is good for watching TV programs playing games or seeing bright movies 3 Other adjustments The following adjustments are accessible either on the remote control or through the OSD system To use the remote control press the button which labels the function you need To use the OSD system press the MENU button and go tothe 9 Picture menu Highlight the function you need by pressing A Up or W Down 1 Adjusting brightness To adjust the value press lt Left Right on remote control or projector 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 It is possible that you may see the center of the projected image is slightly brighter than the corners This is a normal behavior because the projector doesn t carry brightness evenly throughout the image it projects which causes an uneven distribution of light output on the image you see AA i LD Bi C50 70 Operation 2 Adjusting contrast To adjust the value press lt Left gt Right on remote control or projector 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 Ci oe 70 3 Adjusting
43. ont adjuster foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot Introduction 9 Controls and functions Projector D Power See Start up on page 23 and 1 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 for details Toggles the projector between standby mode and on When the projector is in standby press once to turn the projector on When the projector is on press twice to turn the projector to standby ASPECT See 1 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 for details Selects an image aspect ratio to suit the input signal MODE See Application Mode on page 32 for details Depending upon which input signal is selected there are several picture setup options available SOURCE See Switching input signal on page 23 for details Sequentially selects the input signal Video S Video DVI A DVI D Component Video 1 or Component Video 2 AUTO See Auto adjusting the image on page 24 for details Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image This function only works when a computer source is connected Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 Lamp indicator light See Indicators on page 41 for details Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Temperature warning light See Indica tors on page 41 for details Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high Power indicator light See Indicators on pag
44. or details Color depends on the selected input Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image See 3 Adjusting color on page 29 for details source T Adjusts the color tones of the image See 4 Adjusting tint on page 29 for details int 50 gt When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 2 Pro Picture menu gt Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas which use PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standard the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source if it is started with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Aspect Ratio 16 9 There are three aspect ratio settings See 1 Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 for details 1 16 9 for a wide screen 2 Real 3 4 3 for a standard screen CF 16 9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an appropriate 16 9 aspect signal See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 20 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on
45. ow are provided for those users who already have 4 3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4 3 aspect ratio screens to view 16 9 ratio projected images Ceiling Installation Floor Installation Ceiling Diagonal Diagonal Image Height Offset Screen Pe Center of the lens Projection Distance L Center of the lens Image Height 4 3 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Min length with Max length with Vertical Offset in mm Feet Inches max zoom min zoom 48 5 60 1524 2756 2957 3158 149 6 72 1829 3307 3548 3790 179 2000 3617 3881 4144 196 T 84 2134 3858 4140 4427 209 8 96 2438 4410 4731 5053 239 2500 4521 4851 5180 245 9 108 2743 4961 5323 5684 268 3000 5425 5821 6217 294 10 120 3048 5512 5914 6316 298 3500 6330 6791 7253 343 12 144 3658 6615 7097 7579 358 4000 7234 7761 8289 392 15 180 4572 8268 8871 9474 447 5000 9042 9702 10361 489 8 216 5486 9922 10645 T1369 537 6000 10381 11138 11895 562 25 300 7620 13780 14785 15790 746 C The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements 16 Positioning your projector Connection You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player digital tuner cable or satellite decoder video game console or digital camera You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC
46. put through the projector speaker If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an alternate sound system available or if audio is not required Connection Connecting a DVI source device The projector provides a DVI I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source device like DVD player or a VGA output device like notebook or desktop computer There are three types of DVI connector DVI A DVI D and DVI I The DVI I socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats DVI A and DVI D DVI A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog VGA display or vice versa Although some signal quality is lost from the signal conversion it still transmits higher picture quality than standard VGA connection DVI D format is used to directly carry a digital signal to a digital display without signal conversion The pure digital connection provides faster and higher image quality than analog connection due to the nature of the digital format DVI A and DVI D formats are non interchangeable You cannot connect a DVI A format connector to a DVI D equipment Make sure what kind of format you need before you purchase the cable Or yo
47. r replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply tS Ss Ja y 8 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 cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel 9 Do not block the ventilation holes while the projector is on even in standby mode Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place this unit on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the unit may result in a fire 10 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 lifespan and darkening the image PS Ma ap S A locations near fire alarms locations with an ambient
48. re blue in it Operation 29 Shutting down the projector 1 Press Power and a prompt message appears Press 4 Power a second time to turn the projector off If you don t want to turn it off wait a few seconds for the message to disappear 2 The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector Cr 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 34 for details 3 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket A Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the cooling down process 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 Menu operation Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings You can set your OSD language in the Advance gt Language menu before browsing through the menus There are 17 different menu languages for your choice See 4 Advance menu on page 35 for details The following example describes the adjust
49. solution Information Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Hour Application Mode _ Application Mode Equivalent Lamp Equivalent Lamp Hour Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 31 1 Picture menu gt Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen 32 FUNCTION default setting value Application Mode PC DVI A Presentation YPbPr S Video Video DVI D Home Theater DESCRIPTION Pre defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type You can use the remote control MODE button to select a predefined application mode as well See 2 Selecting an application mode on page 28 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 25 for 0 details Color Temp Sets a preferred color temperature See 5 Selecting a color temperature on page 29 depends on the selected Application mode for details Brightness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the brightness of the image See 1 Adjusting brightness on page 28 for details Contrast depends on the selected input source Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See 2 Adjusting contrast on page 29 f
50. t mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Ifthe remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage 8 Introduction Projector exterior view Front upper side Baa ZA Rear side NAY Pw hb External control panel See Projector on page 10 for detailed information Ventilation grill Projection lens Front adjuster button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor Refer to Connection on page 17 for more information on making connections to various equipment 8 Rear adjuster foot 9 AC power cord inlet 10 Kensington anti theft lock slot 11 RS232 control port 12 Component 1 supports YPbPr or YCbCr video signal 13 Component 2 supports YPbPr or YCbCr video signal Lower side 9000 9009 2000000009000 14 1D 16 T7 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 DVI I socket supports DVI D video signal and DVI A PC signal Video socket S Video socket Audio socket IR remote sensor Speaker Fr
51. the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute and Volume on page 34 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram Component Video cable A V device Audio cable If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV HDTV tuner the following standards are supported 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz r The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected 20 See Connecting Audio on page 18 for details 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 Connection Connecting an S Video source device 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 the optional accessory S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device
52. titude Dimensions 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 0 3000 feet at 0 gt C 40 C 3000 6000 feet at 0 C 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 0 C 23 C Unit mm Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode kHz Hz MHz 640 x 400 31 47 70 089 25 176 640 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 6407490 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 00 800 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 10242768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Signal Format mee Frequency Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 5251 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 5761 6251 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 11251 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 11251 50Hz 28 13 50 00 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs A Horizontal Vertical Color sub carrier Video mode Frequency kHz Frequency Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58
53. tor and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary The lens cap is still attached to the lens Remove the lens cap REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK for TE The batteries are out of power Remedy Replace the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector Troubleshooting 43 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice 44 General Product name Model name Optical Resolution Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Weight Input terminal Computer input RGB input Video signal input S VIDEO VIDEO composite SD HDTV signal input Audio signal input Audio in Output Speaker Digital Projector W100 854x480 480P 1 CHIP DMD F 2 6 to 2 77 f 20 4 to 23 5 mm 200W lamp AC 100 240V 1 5A 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic 285W Max 6 lbs 2 724 Kg DVI I x 1 using DVI A signal Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 RCA x1 Analog Component x 2 Digital DVI HDTV only Mini jack stereo port mixed mono 2 watt x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Operating relative humidity Operating al
54. tronic 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 right 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 Notices 47
55. u can purchase a DVI I cable which will be more useful in any type of DVI connection situations Examine your source device to determine if it has an unused DVI or VGA D Sub 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 a DVI source device or a computer either through a DVI cable or VGA to DVI A cable e With a DVI DVI I or DVI D cable With a VGA to DVI A cable 1 Take the cable and connect one end to the DVI 1 Take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the output socket of the DVI source device VGA end to the D Sub output socket of the 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI computer I signal input socket on the projector 2 Connect the DVI end of the VGA to DVI A cable to the DVI I signal input socket on the projector 3 If you wish to make use the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device an the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute and Volume on page 34 for details notebook or desktop computer AV device DVI D or DVI I Lj cable ie Audio cable Audio cable CF7 Many notebooks do not turn on their external
56. unused composite Video output socket available If so 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 an composite Video source device l Take the optional accessory Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector Ifyou wish to make use of the projector mixed mono speaker take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the video device and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector volume and mute settings See Mute and Volume on page 34 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram em 22 Video cable A V device Audio cable The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting Audio on page 18 for details 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 Component Video an
57. ust 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 EE protects human health and environment Safety regulatory and legal information Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design bringing you an enjoyable home viewing experience Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language on screen menus 10 sets of preset application mode 7 segment color wheel 25dB Noise Level in Economic Mode Native 16 9 aspect ratio 2 sets of Component Video sockets allowing a second Component Video device to remain connected and standing by so that it can be readily selected without swapping cables A DVI connector with HDCP function making digital viewing quality possible The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input source contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may v

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