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W1100/W1200
Digital Projector
User Manual

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Page 1: ...Welcome W1100 W1200 Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ojector 26 Switching input signal 28 Magnifying and searching for details 29 Selecting the aspect ratio 29 Optimizing the image 31 Hiding the image 35 Setting the Sleep Timer 35 Freezing the image 35 Operating in a high altitude environment 36 Adjusting the sound 36 Displaying more than one image source simultaneously 37 Personalizing the projector menu display 39 Shutting down the projector 39 Me...

Page 3: ... qualified service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on 5 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 recommended that yo...

Page 4: ...plugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 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 o...

Page 5: ...ns with an ambient temperature above 35 C 95 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 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...

Page 6: ...al damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 18 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 19 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation...

Page 7: ... Selectable password protected function 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color balance control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent bri...

Page 8: ... supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Optional accessories Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Remote control with batteries 1 Spare lamp kit 2 Ceiling mount kit 3 Soft carry case 4 RS232 cab...

Page 9: ... output jack 15 Component input jacks 16 S Video input jack 17 USB input jack 18 Video input jack 19 Audio output jack 20 HDMI input jack 21 Rear IR remote sensor 22 12V DC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as anelectric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices 23 Rear adjuster foot 24 Audio input jack 25 Quick release foot 26 Audio L R i...

Page 10: ... displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 23 for details 12 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 25 for details 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image See Fine tuning the image size and clarity on page 24 for details 2 Zoom ...

Page 11: ... 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 ...

Page 12: ...e Using the menus on page 25 for details 6 MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details 7 MUTE Mutes the built in speaker 8 USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 Select the User memory settings See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 31 for details 9 Basic picture quality adjustment keys BRIGHT CO...

Page 13: ... 13 TEST Displays the test pattern 14 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image See Auto adjusting the image on page 23 for details 15 OVERSCAN Displays the OVERSCAN setting bar 16 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 31 for details Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on p...

Page 14: ...batteries if necessary and install two AA 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 base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectl...

Page 15: ...loor 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 Projector Position menu a...

Page 16: ... 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 ...

Page 17: ...n 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 on page 18 and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance...

Page 18: ...etermine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Projection distance Center of lens Screen Vertical offset Screen size Distance from screen mm Vertical offset mm Diagonal W mm H mm Min length Average Max length Inch mm max zoom min zoom 30 762 664 374 890 1140 1390 128 40 1016 886 498 1210 1540 1870 171 50 1270 1107 623 1520 1935 2350 ...

Page 19: ... the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores Many notebooks 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 1 VGA cable 2 VGA to DVI A cable 3 USB Cable 4 HDMI cable 5 Component Video to VGA D Sub adapter cable 6 Component Video ca...

Page 20: ...on The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER jack When the projector is powered on the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER jack If you wish to use Monitor Out connection method when the projector is in standby mode make sure the Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP menu See Standby...

Page 21: ...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 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 YUV See Changing Color Space on page 28 for ...

Page 22: ...t the projector The POWER indicator light flashes and stays green when the projector is on The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds In the later stage of start up a startup logo is projected If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 4 ...

Page 23: ...sition 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 adjuster 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 co...

Page 24: ...ng one of these steps Using the remote control Make sure Auto Keystone function is off Press on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Keystone and p...

Page 25: ...jector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on 3 Press to highlight Language and press to select a preferred language 2 Use to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP menu 4 Press MENU EXIT 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 press closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highl...

Page 26: ... entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and and press MODE ENTER 3 Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing 4 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to...

Page 27: ...er 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 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 IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on s...

Page 28: ...control Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal 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 Vi...

Page 29: ...details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio which is the default for this projector 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 aspec...

Page 30: ...his is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 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 5 Letter...

Page 31: ...er 1 User 2 User 3 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 31 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 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 User 3 as a starting point an...

Page 32: ...c Adjusting Tint The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Flesh Tone This function adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color saturation Th...

Page 33: ... 50 G Bias 50 50 B Bias 50 50 Selecting a Gamma Selection Highlight Gamma Selection in the PICTURE Advanced menu and select the modes by pressing on the projector or remote control Choose a preferred gamma mode from among Default 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 Gamma Correction enables adjustment to the light intensity brightness of an image in order to match the source more closely Adjusting Brillian...

Page 34: ...ach color you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference If you have purchased a test disc which contains 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 PICT...

Page 35: ...est possible picture On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the 3D Comb Filter function is not available This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected 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...

Page 36: ...on message displays 3 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER 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 ove...

Page 37: ...o select a desired treble level If adjusting the treble level when Mute is on the Mute function turns off automatically Adjusting the Bass level To adjust the bass level 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the AUDIO SETUP menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Bass and press to select a desired bass level If adjusting the bass level when Mute is on the Mute function turns off automatically Tu...

Page 38: ... display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main source The PIP function is effective at below source combinations 4 To change the Main Source or Second Source press to highlight Main Source or Second Source use to highlight the source you want to display for the main bigger or second smaller window 5 To make OSD settings to one of the two sources main or second h...

Page 39: ...onfirmation message displays prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press Power a second time The POWER indicator light flashes red the projection lamp shuts down and the fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 Once the ...

Page 40: ...t Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Save Settings Reset Picture Settings 2 PICTURE Advanced Clarity Control Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Color Temperature Warmer Warm Normal Cool Cooler Color Temperature Fine Tuning Color Temperature Control R Color G Color B Color White Balance R Gain G Gain B Gain R Bias G Bias B Bias Gamma Selection Default 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 Brilliant Color On Off...

Page 41: ...Space Conversion Auto RGB YUV HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto PC Signal Video Signal HDMI Amplifier Gain Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off On Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Test Pattern Off On PIP PIP On Off Main Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S Video Component PC Second Source Active Window Main PIP Position Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Top Left Size Large Small Frame Interpolation for W...

Page 42: ...ff Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Background Color Black Blue Purple Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Standby Settings Monitor Out On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Yes No Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Se...

Page 43: ... Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 32 for details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 32 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjust...

Page 44: ... on page 34 for details Film Mode See Selecting a Film Mode on page 35 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected 3D Comb Filter See Selecting a 3D Comb Filter on page 35 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected ISF for W1200 only The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessi...

Page 45: ...ally or manually SOURCE Selects the default source for projection See Switching input signal on page 28 for details HDMI Settings HDMI Format Selects appropriate HDMI format automatically or manually HDMI Amplifier Gain Adjusts the appropriate HDMI amplifier gain automatically or manually Closed Caption Selects the screen to display closed captioning text if available Test Pattern Selecting On ena...

Page 46: ...und on page 36 for details Volume See Adjusting the sound level on page 37 for details Treble See Adjusting the Treble level on page 37 for details Bass See Adjusting the Bass level on page 37 for details Power on off Ring Tone See Turning on the Power on off Ring Tone on page 37 for details 4 AUDIO SETUP menu ...

Page 47: ...r a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 50 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 35for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes and 12 hours Background Color Allows you to select which background c...

Page 48: ...ect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel LED Indicator Selecting On enables the function and the POWER LED on the control panel lights when the project is in use Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain PC Component YP...

Page 49: ...e 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 39 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 cas...

Page 50: ...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 Lamp Setti...

Page 51: ...e above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models Status Message Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 50 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience whe...

Page 52: ...ng 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...

Page 53: ...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 co...

Page 54: ... reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screws 8 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 9 Replace the lamp cover by ...

Page 55: ...hutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Off Red Flashing 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Flashing Off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Red Off Red Flashing Off Off System events Off ...

Page 56: ...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 The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover 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 proje...

Page 57: ...x 1 Speaker 10 watt x 2 Audio output 3 5mm jack x 1 12V Trigger 3 5mm jack x 1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 USB Type B x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input HDMI Screw type x 2 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 PC audio jack x 1 RCA jack x 2 Environmental Requiremen...

Page 58: ...mensions 339 2 mm W x 138 8 mm H x 260 6 mm D Ceiling mount installation 339 2 260 6 138 8 66 3 91 6 110 5 150 0 25 0 0 5 23 5 237 5 40 5 120 6 65 0 339 2 166 9 100 00 116 00 Ceiling mount screws M4 x 8 Max L 8 mm Unit mm ...

Page 59: ...67 64 995 51 419 BenQ 1024 x 600 60Hz 37 32 60 00 48 964 Notebook timing 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 83 500 WXGA_60 1280 x 1024 62 795 74 934 106 500 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 1280 x 960 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 1440 x 900 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 55 935 59 887 106 500 WXGA _60 1400...

Page 60: ...50 1280 x 768_85 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 83 500 WXGA_60 62 795 74 934 106 500 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 101 563 119 909 146 250 WXGA_120 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 500 SXGA_85 1280 x 960 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_60 85 938 85 002 148 500 1280 x 960_85 1360 x 768 47 712 60 015 85 500 1360 x 768_60 1440 x 900 55 469 60 88...

Page 61: ...25 1080i60 28 13 50i 74 25 1080i50 67 43 59 94 148 5 1080p60 56 25 50p 148 5 1080p50 Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 15 73 59 94 480p 31 47 59 94 576i 15 63 50 00 576p 31 25 50 00 720 50p 37 5 50 00 720 60p 44 96 59 94 1080 50i 28 125 50 1080 60i 33 72 59 94 1080 24P 26 97 23 98 1080 25P 28 125 25 1080 30P 33 72 29 97 1080 50P 56 25 50 1080 60P 67 43 59 94 Video m...

Page 62: ...0 C and 35 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 2010 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed st...

Page 63: ...e 2006 95 EC the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 95 EC Turkish EEE Directive Commission Regulation EC No 1275 2008 implementing Directive 2005 32 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household...

Page 64: ... 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...

Page 65: ... 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 ...

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