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W600
Digital Projector
User Manual

Summary of Contents for W600 - 720p DLP Projector

Page 1: ...Welcome W600 Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...zing the password function 26 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Magnifying and searching for details 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing the image 34 Setting the presentation timer 38 Hiding the image 39 Locking control keys 39 Freezing the image 40 Utilizing FAQ function 40 Operating in a high altitude environment 40 Adjusting the sound 41 Personalizing the projec...

Page 3: ...g to 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 tha...

Page 4: ...s unplugged 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 un...

Page 5: ...itudes 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 lev...

Page 6: ...jector so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the proj...

Page 7: ...management allowing color adjustments to your liking Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Adjustable color balance control for data video display Ability to display 16 7 million colors Multi language On ...

Page 8: ...ion and may differ from those illustrated Optional accessories The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control with battery Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card 1 Spare lamp kit 2 Ceiling mount kit 3 Presentation Plus 4 Soft Carry Case 5 RS232 Cable UK US EU AU KOREA CHINA JAPAN ...

Page 9: ... jack 9 VIDEO input jack 10 AUDIO input jack L 11 COMPONENT input jacks 12 AUDIO input jack R 13 COMPUTER PC input sjack 14 HDMI 1 input jack 15 HDMI 2 input jack 16 IR receiver 17 Rear adjuster foot 18 Kensington anti theft lock slot 19 AUDIO output jack 20 Quick release foot 21 AUDIO input jack 22 RS 232 control port 23 USB input jack 24 AC power cord inlet Front upper side 4 3 5 7 1 6 2 Rear lo...

Page 10: ...page 30 for details 13 Right Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 39 for details When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 7 10 and 13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments See Using the menus on page 25 for details 14 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 29 for details 1...

Page 11: ...r Information Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details Starts the INFORMATION function 9 MODE ENTER MODE Choose a suitable preset mode for usage environment ENTER Enter key for OSD menu 10 MENU EXIT MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings See Using the menus on page 25 for details 11 ...

Page 12: ...Right cursor Panel Key Lock Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details Activates panel key lock See Locking control keys on page 39 for details 21 Down cursor Keystone Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 25 for details Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31...

Page 13: ...cording to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the s...

Page 14: ...P Basic Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling b...

Page 15: ... 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 You can see from the diagram on page 17 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this ref...

Page 16: ...eystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance ...

Page 17: ...xact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location Projection distance Center of lens Screen Vertical offset Maximum zoom Minimum zoom 16 9 screen Recommended projection distance from screen in mm Vertical offset in mm diagonal Width Height Min length with max zoom Average Max length with min zoom Inches mm mm mm 30 762 664 374 1009 1090 1170 67 40 1016 886 498 1345 1453 1560 ...

Page 18: ...the AUDIO socket of the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 45 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram With a VGA cable With a HDMI cable Your computer must be equipped with a HDMI output socket 1 Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket o...

Page 19: ...available on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting Component Video source devices on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output ter...

Page 20: ... the device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or 2 signal input socket on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 45 for details The final connection path...

Page 21: ...dio source device 1 Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 45 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the select...

Page 22: ... cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 45 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram 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 so...

Page 23: ...d connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 45 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not displayed after the projecto...

Page 24: ...se set them to your familiar language first See Personalizing the projector menu display on page 42 for details 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned dis...

Page 25: ...e 2 Use to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu 4 Press MODE ENTER twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status Wall Color Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone Position Phas...

Page 26: ... menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Power on Lock and select On by pressing 3 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 enter five digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re enterin...

Page 27: ...that 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 displays 3 Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD displays If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting fo...

Page 28: ...the Security Settings page with Off show in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector ii If the password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry You can press MENU EXIT to cancel the change or try another password Though the password function is disab...

Page 29: ... 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 native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs...

Page 30: ...surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes fr...

Page 31: ...optimal status by automatically Using the remote control 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Auto Keystone and press to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 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...

Page 32: ...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 the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height For W600 the default aspect ratio is 16 9 Most analog TV and c...

Page 33: ...an if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments OSD menus can be displayed in the unused black areas 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...

Page 34: ...Go to the PICTURE Picture Mode menu and press to select a desired mode Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below 1 Dynamic mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms 2 Standard mode Defa...

Page 35: ...gs and press MODE ENTER to store the settings 8 The confirmation message Setting Saved displays Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adj...

Page 36: ...ibrant colors in picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you don t need it select Off On is the default and recommended selection for this projector When Off is selected the Color Temperature function is...

Page 37: ... make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management 2 Press MODE ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays 3 Highlight Primary color and press to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 4 Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its t...

Page 38: ...ound alerts 30 seconds before and at the end of the Presentation Timer countdown 7 To activate the presentation timer press and press to select On and press MODE ENTER 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting at the time the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the foll...

Page 39: ...as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except POWER 1 Press on the projector or go to the SYSTEM SETUP Basic ...

Page 40: ... use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and temperature is between 5 C 23 C Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 5 C and 28 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until t...

Page 41: ...ings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 Highlight Mute and press to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 and press to select Off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level Using the remote control Press or to select a desired sound level Using the OSD menu 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press to select a desired sound level Turning of...

Page 42: ... projector start up Use to select a screen Shutting down the projector 1 To turn the projector off press POWER OFF on the remote control to turn projector off directly Or you can press POWER on the projector and a warning message appears Press POWER again 2 Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop 3 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket ...

Page 43: ...atio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Auto Keystone On Off Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom 2 PICTURE Picture Mode Dynamic Standard sRGB Cinema User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Standard sRGB Cinema Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature T1 T2 T3 T4 3D Color Management Primary color R G B C M Y Hue Saturation Gain Save Settings 3 SOURCE Quick Auto Search ...

Page 44: ... Right Bottom Right Timer counting direction Count Down Count Up Sound reminder On Off On Off Language Projector Position Front Table Rear Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu Settings Menu display time 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Menu position Center Top left Top right Bottom right Bottom left Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min ...

Page 45: ...TEM SETUP Advanced Quick Cooling Off On High Altitude Mode Off On Audio Settings Mute Volume Power on off ring tone Off On Range 0 10 Off On Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change password Power on Lock Off On Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern Off On Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off On Caption Version CC1 CC...

Page 46: ... Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach 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 di...

Page 47: ...6 for details The 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 Adjusting Tint on page 36 for details The function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 36 for details The function is...

Page 48: ... the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position 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 52 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank f eatur...

Page 49: ...assword You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 26 for details Power on Lock Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel...

Page 50: ...atures and Service Current System Status Source Shows the current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector 6 INFO...

Page 51: ...clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 42 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 T...

Page 52: ...lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3500 4000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the p...

Page 53: ... page 52 you may continue to operate the projector until the 3950 hour lamp warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 3950 hours A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time The lamp has been in operation for 4000 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness dimin...

Page 54: ... of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement 1 Turn the ...

Page 55: ...our 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 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Ensure the connectors are aligned If you experience resistance lift the lamp and start again 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp 8 Ensure ...

Page 56: ...nu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Reset Lamp Timer Reset Cancel Notice ...

Page 57: ... Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red 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 Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green System events Off Gr...

Page 58: ... The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control 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 p...

Page 59: ...16 mm D Weight 6 05 lbs 2 75 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female Video signal input HDMI Screw type x 2 V1 3 COMPONENT RCA jack x 3 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Component RCA jack x 3 Audio input Mini jack x 1 RCA jack x 2 Output terminal Audio output Mini jack x 1 Speaker 2W mono speaker Control terminal USB Mini B type RS 232 ...

Page 60: ...cations 60 English Dimensions 306 mm W x 97 mm H x 216 mm D 216 97 75 306 00 55 20 75 164 84 115 109 22 106 09 Unit mm Ceiling Mount Installation Ceiling Mount Screws M4 x 14 Max L 14 Min L 12 54 98 66 196 60 ...

Page 61: ...5 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA_60 62 8 74 9 106 5 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3_60 79 976 75 ...

Page 62: ...60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 240 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 1024x576 60Hz 35 82 60 46 996 1024 x 576 GTF 1024 x 600 60Hz 37 32 60 48 964 1024 x 600 GTF Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Frequency MHz Mode ...

Page 63: ...5 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 625i 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60Hz 67 5 60 00 1080P 50Hz 56 26 50 00 Video mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Color sub carrier Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4...

Page 64: ...0 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA_60 62 8 74 9 106 5 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA_75 91 146 85 024 157 50...

Page 65: ...80 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 VIDEO 31 47 60 27 480p 31 25 50 27 000 576p 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 56 26 50 148 5 1080p 1080P 24Hz 27 24 74 25 1080P 24Hz 1080P 25Hz 28 12 25 74 25 1080P 25Hz 1080P 30Hz 33 75 30 74 25 1080P 30Hz Resolution Horizont...

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Page 67: ... to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electronic Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol o...

Page 68: ... include user selectable color controls such as color temperature selections Monitor 5800K 6500K and 9300K Projector 5500K 6500K 7500K and 9300K with a wide range of contrast levels BenQ s multimedia monitors and projectors usually have one or two speakers for audio performance which allow users including hearing impaired to interact with the computer systems connected Speaker controls are typical...

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