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Table of contents

Overview..........................................4

Shipping contents...................................... 4
Replacing the remote control

batteries...................................................... 5
Remote control effective range ............ 5
Projector features .................................... 7
Projector exterior view.......................... 8
Controls and functions............................ 9

Control panel ................................................. 9
Remote control............................................ 10

Positioning your projector........ 11

Choosing a location ...............................11
Obtaining a preferred projected

image size .................................................12

How to determine the position of the
projector for a given screen size ............. 12
How to determine the recommended
screen size for a given distance ................ 12
Projection dimensions ................................ 14
Shifting the projection lens vertically ...... 16

Connecting with video
equipment ..................................... 17

Preparations.................................................. 17
Connecting HDMI devices......................... 17
Connecting component-video devices ... 18
Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 18
Connecting a computer ............................. 19

Using the projector..................... 20

Turning the projector on .....................20
Selecting an input source......................21
Fine-tuning the image size and

clarity.........................................................21
Using the menus .....................................22
Securing the projector ..........................22

Using a security cable lock ........................ 22
Utilizing the password function................ 23

Adjusting the projected image.............25

Adjusting the projection angle ................. 25
Correcting picture distortion ................... 25

Using the preset and user modes ...... 26
Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 27
Advanced picture quality controls ..... 29
Adjusting the sound............................... 31
Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 32
Magnifying and searching for details .. 33
Operating in a high altitude

environment............................................ 33
Watching 3D content ........................... 34
Personalizing the projector menu

display ....................................................... 35
Locking control keys ............................. 35
Turning the projector off..................... 35
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...... 36

Additional information................43

Care of the projector ........................... 43
Lamp information................................... 44

Getting to know the lamp hour................44
Extending lamp life .......................................44
Timing of replacing the lamp .....................45
Replacing the lamp .......................................46

Indicators ................................................. 48
Troubleshooting..................................... 49
Specifications........................................... 50

Warranty and Copyright
information....................................57

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Page 1: ...W1250 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 2: ...lecting an input source 21 Fine tuning the image size and clarity 21 Using the menus 22 Securing the projector 22 Using a security cable lock 22 Utilizing the password function 23 Adjusting the projected image 25 Adjusting the projection angle 25 Correcting picture distortion 25 Using the preset and user modes 26 Fine tuning the picture quality 27 Advanced picture quality controls 29 Adjusting the...

Page 3: ...ble cart stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector 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 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage 4 Do not place the projector in any of the follo...

Page 4: ...he projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it 11 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Do not place liquids near or on the ...

Page 5: ...ojector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation 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 when there i...

Page 6: ...gion of purchase Please check with your place of purchase Some of the accessories may vary from region to region The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control Batteries Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable VGA cable Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 7: ...into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Remote control effective range The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor s to fun...

Page 8: ...nQ 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 b...

Page 9: ...which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video S Video and composite video as well as dual HDMI PC and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration contro...

Page 10: ... these devices 14 Component Video inputs RCA support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 15 Mini USB port Used for service 16 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 17 RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system 18 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN Composite Video input RCA 19 Audio L R input jacks 20 Audio input jack Audio output jack 21 AC Power...

Page 11: ...ojector s temperature becomes too high 10 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 11 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 12 Keystone Arrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection 13 Right Increases the projector volume When the On Screen Di...

Page 12: ...r to Setting a preferred color temperature on page 29 10 3D INVERT Enters the 3D menu directly and toggles the invert function between on and off 11 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off 12 FREEZE Freezes the projected image 13 LIGHT The LED backlight lights up and stays on for approximately 10 seconds when pressing any key on the remote control Pressing any other keys within the 10 seco...

Page 13: ... 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 3 Rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear after you turn the projector on 2 Front Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended ...

Page 14: ...e adjustable lens shift range Example If you are using a 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 The average projection distance is 3207 mm 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 w...

Page 15: ...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 picture distortion on page 25 for details Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

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Page 17: ...D mm Lowest Highest lens position E mm Image height H mm Diagonal A inch mm Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 40 1016 610 813 929 1069 1208 23 457 50 1270 762 1016 1162 1336 1510 29 572 60 1524 914 1219 1394 1603 1813 34 686 70 1778 1067 1422 1627 1871 2115 40 800 80 2032 1219 1626 1859 2138 2417 46 914 90 2286 1372 1829 2091 2405 2719 51 1029 100...

Page 18: ... within the allowable range depending on your desired image position To use the lens shift lever 1 Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise 2 Move the lever to adjust the projected image position 3 Lock the lever by turning it clockwise Please do not over tighten the lever Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality In the unlikely event that the image distortion is...

Page 19: ... cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See Shipping contents on page 4 for details Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting HDMI devices HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners DVD players Blu ray players and displays over a ...

Page 20: ...ect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned ...

Page 21: ...ike Fn F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination VGA cable From audio output terminal To audio input terminals Laptop or desktop computer Downloaded From projector ma...

Page 22: ... the projector is on To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 31 for details 3 The fans will start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing...

Page 23: ...y on the screen for seconds If there are multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals You can also rename the source 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the System Setup Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Source Rename and press MODE ENTER The Source Rename page displays 3 Press until your desir...

Page 24: ...s page or to exit Status 50 50 50 0 Color Color Temperature Advanced Normal SmartEco Reset Picture Settings 1 Press MENU EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on 2 Use to highlight the System Setup Basic menu 3 Press to highlight Language and press MODE ENTER 4 Press to select a preferred language 5 Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save t...

Page 25: ...password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the pas...

Page 26: ...ord down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password __ __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place 6 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 7 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started 8 To leave...

Page 27: ... right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the center of the lens level with the screen 2 If the picture is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will...

Page 28: ...3D mode is enabled Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture menus To fine tune the picture mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the Picture menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight the item you want to adjust and press to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the project...

Page 29: ...o the factory preset settings 4 Repeat steps 1 3 if you want to reset other picture modes Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the System Setup Advanced menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset All Settings on page 42 for details Fine tuning the picture quality ...

Page 30: ...NT on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press to adjust the values Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the Picture menu and select a preferred setting by pressing on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available 1 Lamp Native With the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This settin...

Page 31: ... to select Noise Reduction and press to set the desired value Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the less the noise Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature 1 Highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning in the Picture Advanced menu and press MODE ENTER The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays ...

Page 32: ...perienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted to favorite colors When you select each color you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference To adjust and store the settings 1 In the Picture Advanced menu highlight Color Management and press MODE ENTER The Color Management page displays 2 Highlight Pr...

Page 33: ...ignal is selected Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker s Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input See Connecting with video equipment on page 17 for how the audio input is connected Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the Audio Setup menu is highlight...

Page 34: ...eal This setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alteration or resize in the center of the projection This is most suitable for use with PC source inputs 3 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displ...

Page 35: ...vigate the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Operating in a high altitude environme...

Page 36: ... 3D menu and press MODE ENTER Or you can press the 3D button on the remote control The 3D page displays 2 Highlight 3D Mode and press MODE ENTER The 3D Mode page displays 3 Press to highlight the 3D format that you need and press MODE ENTER The projector automatically detects the format of the video when selecting Auto If not you need to base on the 3D format of the video to make an appropriate se...

Page 37: ...t POWER and To lock the keys 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Key Lock and press to select On A warning message appears Select Yes and press MODE ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold on the projector for 3 seconds Turning the projector off To turn the projector off press POWER on the projector or on t...

Page 38: ...RE Clarity Control Noise Reduction Color Temperature Fine Tuning Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off Color Management Primary Color Hue Gain Saturation Reset Picture Settings Audio Setup Mute On Off Volume 0 10 Power On Off Ring Tone On Off Display Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 Wide Anamorphic Le...

Page 39: ...Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Blank Reminder Message On Off Input Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S Video Component PC Source Rename Auto Source Search On Off System Setup Advanced Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto PC Signal Video Signal CEC On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern Clo...

Page 40: ...ones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on page 28 for details Sharpness Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 28 for details Color Temperature There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a color temperature on page 28 for details Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between Normal Economic and SmartEco modes Advanced B...

Page 41: ...unction is only available when the PC signal is selected Overscan Adjustment Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually press to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the picture is 100 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate PC Component YPbPr Tuning H Size Adju...

Page 42: ...reen Blue screen or Black screen Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 11 for details Auto Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time See Setting Auto Off on page 44 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 3...

Page 43: ...R to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usuall...

Page 44: ... has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Function Description Source S...

Page 45: ...aterial Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unp...

Page 46: ...wer consumption by up to 70 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life To set Economic or SmartEco mode go to the System Setup Advanced Lamp Settings Lamp Power menu and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Power page displays Then press repeatedly until you...

Page 47: ...or optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected see Getting to know the lamp hour on page 44 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal l...

Page 48: ...amp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing...

Page 49: ...n 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 7 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 8 Tighten the screw that secure...

Page 50: ...0 seconds after the power is turned off Power Temp Lamp Status Description Off Off Red The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Off Off Red Flashing The lamp is not properly attached The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Red Red Off The fans are not working The projector has shut ...

Page 51: ...rely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 17 Picture is blurred The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 21 The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this projector if necessary Se...

Page 52: ...k x 1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 Mini B type USB x 1 12VDC Max 0 5 A x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI x 2 Audio signal input Audio in RCA audio jack L R x 2 PC audio jack x 1 Environm...

Page 53: ...2 mm x 104 mm W x D x H Ceiling mount installation Unit mm 244 12 311 87 104 625 95 577 7 537 9 95 33 163 12 244 12 102 97 43 55 311 95 137 160 46 21 115 80 Ceiling mount screws M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm Unit mm Downloaded From projector manual com BenQ Manuals ...

Page 54: ...120 Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 000 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook Timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 ...

Page 55: ...024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x 48...

Page 56: ... Reduce Blanking 119 854 77 425 83 000 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 25...

Page 57: ...0 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x1050 1680 x 105_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640x480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832x624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024x768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152x870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H F...

Page 58: ...13 5 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Fr...

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