BenQ W6000 - DLP Projector - HD 1080p User Manual Download

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W6000 Digital Projector
Home Cinema Series
User Manual

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Page 1: ...W6000 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Welcome ...

Page 2: ...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 28 Advanced picture ...

Page 3: ...ace the projector on an unstable 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 ...

Page 4: ...situation 10 Do not operate the 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 ...

Page 5: ...d fit the lens cushion and projector 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 ...

Page 6: ...your region 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 Component Video cable Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable VGA cable ...

Page 7: ...emote control and the infrared IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam Always aim straight at the projector however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to ha...

Page 8: ...arkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Extra low noise operation The projector s unique cooling system design prevents unnecessary fan noise and is rated at less than 32 dB in normal mode and a low 29 dB in Economic mode Intuitive lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever pr...

Page 9: ... 13 RS 232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control automation system 14 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices 15 Component Video inputs RCA support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 16 RGB PC Component video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 17 Kensington lock sl...

Page 10: ...trol Switches sequentially through input sources Selecting an input source on page 21 10 EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu Using the menus on page 22 11 ENTER Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 12 MENU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off Using the menus on page 22 1 Focus ring Adjusts the focus ...

Page 11: ... the menus on page 22 Correcting picture distortion on page 25 8 MENU Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off Using the menus on page 22 9 EXIT Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu Using the menus on page 22 10 Picture quality adjustment keys BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the app...

Page 12: ...mmon way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 3 Floor Rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Floor Rear after you turn the projector on 2 Ceiling Front Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceil...

Page 13: ...your screen and the adjustable lens shift range For 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 668 cm 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 kn...

Page 14: ...imensions Projection distance D cm Lowest Highest lens position E cm Diagonal A inch cm Height B cm Width C cm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 30 76 37 66 109 136 164 4 7 40 102 50 89 145 182 218 6 50 127 62 111 182 227 273 8 60 152 75 133 218 273 327 9 70 178 87 155 255 318 382 11 80 203 100 177 291 364 436 12 90 229 112 199 327 409 491 14 100 254 125 221 364 455 545...

Page 15: ...ion distance D cm Lowest Highest lens position E cm Image height H cm Diagonal A inch cm Height B cm Width C cm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 30 76 46 61 134 167 200 4 3 34 40 102 61 81 178 223 267 5 7 46 50 127 76 102 223 278 334 7 1 57 60 152 91 122 267 334 401 8 6 69 70 178 107 142 312 389 467 10 0 80 80 203 122 163 356 445 534 11 4 91 90 229 137 183 401 501 601 ...

Page 16: ...s in any direction 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 i...

Page 17: ...ment jacks Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See Shipping contents on page 6 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 and displays...

Page 18: ...ource device you need not connect 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 ...

Page 19: ...or Usually a key combination like 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 compute...

Page 20: ...age 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 the password function on page 23 for details 5 Source Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input source This message wil...

Page 21: ...ay 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 If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals select On in the System Setup Auto Source Search menu If you want to use the PIP function see Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 35 ...

Page 22: ...Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press EXIT to go back to the previous page or to exit Status 50 50 50 0 Color 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on 2 Use to highlight the System Setup menu 3 Press to highlight Language and press to select a preferred language 4 Press MENU once or EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the setti...

Page 23: ...enter six digits for the password If the function is used for the first time enter the default password 1 1 1 1 1 1 of the projector by pressing the arrow key six times 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 password is...

Page 24: ...ed password 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 ...

Page 25: ...ed distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the picture Using the remote control or projector i Press one of the Arrow Keystone keys on the remote control or projector Left Up Right Down to display the Keystone page ii See step iv below for further operation Using the OSD menu i Press MENU and then press until the Display menu is hi...

Page 26: ...the projector in well lit rooms Standard It is slightly brighter than Cinema mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light User 1 User 2 User 3 Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 27 for details Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in...

Page 27: ...ename User Mode page 2 Press to highlight the item you want to rename and press ENTER The first letter will be highlighted by a white box 3 Press to select the first character 4 Press to move along until the new name is set and press ENTER to confirm 5 Repeat steps 2 4 if you want to change the other names Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic and Pictu...

Page 28: ...r selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight...

Page 29: ...ct 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 setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms 2 Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white 3 Normal Maintains normal color...

Page 30: ...ording to your preference Gamma 2 2 Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment meeting room or family room Gamma 2 4 2 5 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment Gamma 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enab...

Page 31: ...ss to highlight Range and press to select the color range you wish to make adjustment The bigger the range the more proportions of its two adjacent colors the color contains Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red is selected Increasing its range will include both the red color close to...

Page 32: ...aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements About the aspect ratio 1 Anamorphic ANA Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This setting stretches and resizes linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions independently It stretches the height of the source image until it reaches the f...

Page 33: ... width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using this setting 5 Real 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 The black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD menus can be displayed on th...

Page 34: ...gher 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 over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms However this ...

Page 35: ... 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 and press ENTER The source selection bar displays 5 Use to highlight the source you want to display for the main bigger or second smaller window and press ENTER to save the setting and go back t...

Page 36: ...e When Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER ON OFF and EXIT To lock the keys 1 Press MENU and then press until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Key Lock and press ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold EXIT on the projector or remote control for 5 seconds Turning the projector off To turn the ...

Page 37: ...Normal Cool Lamp Native Warm User 1 User 2 User 3 Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 Blue Gain 0 100 Red Offset 0 100 Green Offset 0 100 Blue Offset 0 100 Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ1 BenQ2 Brilliant Color On Off Color Management Primary Color Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Range 0 100 Saturation 0 100 Film Mode On Off 3D Comb Filter On...

Page 38: ...0 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 150 min 180 min Background Color Black Purple Blue 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 Input Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S Video Component 1 Component 2 PC Auto Source Search On Off Advanced Setup Lamp Settings Lamp Power Normal Economic Reset ...

Page 39: ...the selected input source Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 28 for details Reset Picture Settings Returns all settings in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on page 27 for details Rename User Mode Renames User 1 User 2 or User 3 See Renaming user modes on page 27 for details Fu...

Page 40: ... is 100 displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate PIP Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 35 for details PC Component YPbPr Tuning H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture Phase 0 Adjusts the clock phase ...

Page 41: ...s HDMI Settings Auto Selects an input source type for the HDMI signal Auto is the default and recommended setting You can also manually select the source type The different source types carry different standards for the brightness level This function is only available when the HDMI signal is selected Baud Rate 115200 Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connec...

Page 42: ... Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and 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 ...

Page 43: ...tor surface and cabinet material 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 t...

Page 44: ... system noise and power consumption 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 life To set Economic mode go to the Advanced Setup Lamp Settings Lamp Power menu and press Setting Auto Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detect...

Page 45: ...he 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 Status Message The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 44 you m...

Page 46: ... broken glass in the projector To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials Do not insert your hand into the projector when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical c...

Page 47: ... The Lamp Settings page displays 3 Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Lamp Settings HDMI Settings High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock Reset All Settings Advanced Setup EXIT Back S Video ENTER Off Lamp Settings Lamp Power Equivalent Lamp Hour ENTER EXIT Bac...

Page 48: ...he lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Orange Off Red The lamp is not properly attached The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Off Red Off The fans are not working The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shut down again Please contact...

Page 49: ... the connection See page 17 The input source has not been correctly selected Select the correct input source with the Source keys on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 21 Image is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 17 Picture is blurred The projection ...

Page 50: ...ut Analog RGB D Sub 15 pin female x 1 HDMI V 1 3 x 2 Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR x 1 Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR x 1 shared with RGB input Composite Video x 1 S Video x 1 Output Control 12VDC Max 0 5 A Serial Connector RS232 9 pin male Mini B type USB x 1 IR receiver x 2 General characteristics Projector weight 6 7 kg 14 8 lbs Power VAC 100 240V 3 9A 50 60Hz Automatic Power consumption Max...

Page 51: ...ormation English Dimensions 428 mm x 317 mm x 145 mm W x D x H Ceiling mount installation 428 317 145 178 98 221 98 239 89 492 502 87 395 4 362 4 422 49 284 225 235 101 49 Ceiling mount screws M4 x 8 Max L 8 mm Unit mm ...

Page 52: ... 47 396 68 25 59 87 47 776 79 5 74 893 60 289 102 25 84 837 68 633 117 5 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 59 81 49 702 83 5 74 934 62 795 106 5 84 88 71 554 122 5 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 981 108 75 025 79 976 135 85 024 91 146 157 5 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 60 60 108 85 002 85 938 148 5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768 60 015 47 712 85 5 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 60 55 469 88 75 59 887 55 935 106 5 74 984 70 635 136 ...

Page 53: ...1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 16 9 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 16 9 Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 60 15 734 15 75 13 5 480p 720 x 480 59 94 60 31 469 31 5 13 5 576i 720 x 576 50 15 625 27 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 59 939 60 44 955 45 74 175 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 ...

Page 54: ...nvironment 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 2009 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form o...

Page 55: ...different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement for European users This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipmen...

Page 56: ... 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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