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Operation

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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.

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 

"Connection" 

on page 19

 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 

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

 

menu is highlighted.

2.

Press  

to 

highlight 

Audio Settings

 and press 

MODE/ENTER

. The 

Audio 

Settings

 page displays.

3.

Highlight 

Mute

 and press  /  to select 

On

.

If available, you can also press 

MUTE

 on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off.

Adjusting the sound level

To adjust the sound level, press 

/

/

VOL

+/

VOL

-, or:

1.

Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2.

Press  

to 

highlight 

Volume

 and press  /  to select a desired sound level.

Turning off the 

Power On/Off Ring Tone

To turn off the ring tone:
1.

Repeat steps 1-2 above.

2.

Press  

to 

highlight 

Power On/Off Ring Tone

 and press  /  to select 

Off

.

The only way to change 

Power On/Off Ring Tone

 is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound mute or 

changing the sound level will not affect the 

Power On/Off Ring Tone

.

Using the test pattern

The projector is able to display the grid test 

pattern. It helps you adjust the image size and 

focus and check that the projected image is free 

from distortion.

To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu 

and go to the 

SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced

 > 

Test Pattern

 and press  /  to select 

On

.

Summary of Contents for W1600UST

Page 1: ...Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...g the projected image 23 Using the menus 24 Securing the projector 25 Switching input signal 27 Magnifying and searching for details 28 Selecting the aspect ratio 29 Optimizing the image 31 Remote paging operations 34 Freezing the image 34 Hiding the image 35 Locking control keys 35 Operating in a high altitude environment 35 Adjusting the sound 36 Using the test pattern 36 Shutting down the proje...

Page 3: ...d service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any 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 th...

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: ...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 projector may result in a fire 15 Always place the projector on a level hori...

Page 6: ...fety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling du...

Page 7: ...wer On Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Signal Power On function turns on your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On turns your projector when the power is fed 3D Function supported ...

Page 8: ... accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Optional accessories Projector Power cord Remote control with batteries Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Digital Projector Quic k Start Guid e 1 Spare lamp kit 2 3D glasses ...

Page 9: ... details 9 Focus ring 10 Vent cool air intake 11 AC power jack 12 HDMI input port 13 HDMI MHL input port 14 Audio L R input jacks 15 Video input jack 16 Audio input jacks 17 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jacks 18 Audio output jack 19 RS232 control port 20 USB Mini B port Used for service 21 Kensington anti theft lock slot a b 4 5 9 10 6 7 8 2 1 3 Front upper side 21 11 6 6 13 15 ...

Page 10: ...lays the source selection bar 7 Left Decreases the projector volume 8 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 9 POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on 10 ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture 11 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 12 Right Increases the projector volume...

Page 11: ... MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Activates the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 7 ECO BLANK Used to hide the screen picture 8 LASER Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes 9 MHL control buttons Previous Play Pause Next Rewind Stop Fast forward Goes to the previous file Plays Pauses Goes to the next file Rewinds Stops Fast forwards during media playbac...

Page 12: ...L Adjusts the projector volume 21 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off 22 ASPECT Selects the display aspect ratio 23 SMART ECO Displays the Lamp Mode menu for selecting a suitable lamp operating mode 24 Numeric buttons No function Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits red colored light when you press it The laser beam is visible I...

Page 13: ...ode press and hold AUTO for 3 seconds When the projector is under MHL mode the keypad on the projector should be with the same definition of the keys on the remote control 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 function correctly The distance between the remote control and the senso...

Page 14: ...h the base and sliding it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place 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 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and local ...

Page 15: ... the below items Projector Installation See Positioning your projector on page 15 for details Test Pattern See Using the test pattern on page 36 for details Keystone See Correcting keystone on page 23 for details 1 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of the following possible installation locations 2 Using the test pattern Quick Install Test Pattern Projector Inst...

Page 16: ...tor Installation menu after turning on the projector See Using the menus on page 24 on how to use the OSD menu 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 ...

Page 17: ...ed picture is in a 16 9 aspect ratio Screen size Vertical offset Installation distance D Diagonal M Height h Width W V Xa 0 mm D a a Assume the thickness of projection screen X is 0 mm Xb 30 mm D a 30 mm b Assume the thickness of projection screen X is 30 mm Inch mm mm mm mm mm mm 87 2210 1083 1926 177 83 113 90 2286 1121 1992 185 98 128 95 2413 1183 2103 196 122 152 100 2540 1245 2214 208 147 177...

Page 18: ...jector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Dimensions 385 5 429 2 152 6 Unit mm 126 6 152 6 429 2 ...

Page 19: ...inserted In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 8 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model 5 3 1 2 5 5 7 6 4 7 7 Notebook or desktop computer Speakers A V device Smartpho...

Page 20: ...de basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only They are not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker s The built in speaker s will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is co...

Page 21: ...o Micro USB cable and connect it to the HDMI MHL input connector on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device 3 Switch to the HDMI MHL input source To switch input signal see Switching input signal on page 27 for details Using a HDMI to Micro USB adaptor and a HDMI cable 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI MHL input connector on the p...

Page 22: ... is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp 3 If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 25 for details 5 Switch all of the...

Page 23: ...pen the image by rotating the focus ring Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image becomes a trapezoid due to angled projection To correct this you will need to manually correct it following these steps 1 Do one of the following steps to display the keystone correction page Press on the projector or remote control Press QUICK INSTALL on the remote control Pre...

Page 24: ...ol to leave and save the settings Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Off Auto 0 0 ENTER MENU Exit COMPUTER 1 Y Pb Pr 1 3D DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Keystone COMPUTER 1 Y Pb Pr 1 Off Auto 0 0 MENU Ex...

Page 25: ...e a password has been set and the power on lock is activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow key...

Page 26: ...at you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears 3 Enter the old password i If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting ...

Page 27: ...ime When starting up the projector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals To select the source 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar displays 2 Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected th...

Page 28: ...size is suitable for your need 2 Use the directional arrows on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture 3 To restore the picture to its original size press AUTO You can also press ZOOM or Digital Zoom When the key is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is hig...

Page 29: ...t to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is Using the remote control 1 Press ASPECT to show the current setting 2 Press ASPECT repeatedly to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is...

Page 30: ...jector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 3 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 some computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 4 ...

Page 31: ...ooms 2 Vivid mode Being slightly brighter than Cinema mode it is suitable for playing movies in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light e g your living room 3 Game mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing PC ...

Page 32: ...f the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic 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 Brilliant Color This feature utili...

Page 33: ...ou require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced profe...

Page 34: ...rrent or all picture modes 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings 2 Press MODE ENTER and press to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all settings except User 1 User 2 in the PICTURE menu to the factory preset settings Remote paging operations Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior...

Page 35: ... Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Panel Key Lock menu and press to select Off Keys on ...

Page 36: ...ngs and press MODE ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press to select On If available you can also press MUTE on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press VOL VOL or 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press to select a desired sound level Turning off the Power On Off Ring ...

Page 37: ...teady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 36 for details If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POWER or ON again to start the projector after the fans stop and t...

Page 38: ...e Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert Save 3D Settings 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Apply 3D Settings 3D Settings 1 3D Settings 2 3D Settings 3 Off 2 PICTURE Picture Mode Bright Vivid Game Cinema 3D User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Bright Vivid Game Cinema 3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Color Temperature Fine Tuning R Ga...

Page 39: ...op Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On Off Signal Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 3 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Quick Cooling On Off Instant Restart On Off 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 Panel Key Lock On Off Background Color Black Blue ...

Page 40: ...g Tone On Off Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic SmartEco Reset Lamp Timer Lamp Timer Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Settings Audio Pass Through Off Audio In Audio L R HDMI Reset All Settings R...

Page 41: ...he position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion This function is only available when a PC signal analo...

Page 42: ...ply 3D Settings After the 3D settings are saved you can decide if you would like to apply them by choosing a set of 3D settings that you have saved Once applied the projector will automatically play the incoming 3D contents if it matches the 3D settings saved Only the set s of 3D settings with memorized data is available Picture Mode Pre defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your ...

Page 43: ...deo signal is selected Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 32 for details Color Temperature See Selecting a color temperature on page 32 for details Color Temperature Fine Tuning See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 33 for details 3D Color Management See 3D Color Management on page 33 for details Reset Picture Settings See Resetting current or all picture modes on pa...

Page 44: ...tly on without pressing POWER or ON when the projector is in standby mode and detects a VGA signal or a HDMI signal with 5V power Auto Power Off Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 48 for details Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and p...

Page 45: ...e sound on page 36 for details Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting the Lamp Mode on page 48 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 52 for details Lamp Timer See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 48 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings See Utilizing the password function on page 25 for details Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is ide...

Page 46: ...ss to choose the source that you wish to use See Connection on page 19 for how to make the connection Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Keystone User 1 User 2 Projector Installation High Altitude Mode Security Settings and Baud Rate Current System Stat...

Page 47: ...rn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 37 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage t...

Page 48: ... 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting the Lamp Mode Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode extends the lamp operation life To do so go into the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Lamp Settings Lamp Mode menu and press Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no ...

Page 49: ...rmance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 48 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 age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You c...

Page 50: ...tor lamp for lamp 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 prote...

Page 51: ...ch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 7 As shown in the figure insert the new lamp Align the lamp connector and 2 sharp points with the projector and push the lamp a bit into the locked position 8 Tighten the screw s that secures the lamp 9 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connecti...

Page 52: ...TUP Advanced Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage ...

Page 53: ...ff Red Scaler reset fail video projector only Lamp events Off Off Red Lamp1 error in normal operation Off Off Orange Flashing Lamp is not lit up Green Off Orange Lamp exhausted Thermal events Red Red Off Fan 1 error the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed Red Red Flashing Off Fan 2 error the actual fan speed is outside the desired speed Red Green Off Fan 3 error the actual fan speed is o...

Page 54: ...ignal 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 projec...

Page 55: ...ontrol USB Type Mini B x 1 Service download RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 1 Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Digital HDMI x 1 HDMI MHL x 1 Audio signal input Audio in RCA audio jack L R x 2 PC audio jack x 2 Environmental Requirements Operating ...

Page 56: ...97 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 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 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Red...

Page 57: ...8_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1024 x 576 60Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 65Hz BenQ Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 6...

Page 58: ...ming Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency kHz Pixel Frequency MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 27 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 7...

Page 59: ... x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 x 576 50 15 63 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 Video m...

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