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  Connecting with video equipment

Connecting a computer

Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. 

Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 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 

computer

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Summary of Contents for W7000+

Page 1: ...W7000 W7500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual http www pureglare com au ...

Page 2: ...ting 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 quality controls 29 Selecting the as...

Page 3: ... 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 projector in any ...

Page 4: ...ot 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 place liquids nea...

Page 5: ...shion 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 at least 2 hours ...

Page 6: ...rchase 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 http www pureglare com au ...

Page 7: ... 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 have a pleasant exp...

Page 8: ...and in night or darkened scenes Intuitive lens shift The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting up your projector 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 ...

Page 9: ...l 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 slot 18 Adjustable ...

Page 10: ...uentially 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 of the projected ...

Page 11: ...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 appropriate pi...

Page 12: ...ation 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 suspe...

Page 13: ...he 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 4944 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 s...

Page 14: ...m Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 30 762 374 664 1077 1346 1616 47 40 1016 498 885 1436 1795 2154 62 50 1270 623 1107 1795 2244 2693 78 60 1524 747 1328 2154 2693 3232 93 70 1778 872 1549 2513 3142 3770 109 80 2032 996 1771 2873 3591 4309 125 90 2286 1121 1992 3232 4039 4847 140 100 2540 1245 2214 3591 4488 5386 156 110 2794 1370 2435 3950 4937 ...

Page 15: ...iagonal A inch mm Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 30 762 457 610 989 1236 1483 43 343 40 1016 610 813 1318 1648 1977 57 457 50 1270 762 1016 1648 2060 2472 71 572 60 1524 914 1219 1977 2472 2966 86 686 70 1778 1067 1422 2307 2884 3461 100 800 80 2032 1219 1626 2637 3296 3955 114 914 90 2286 1372 1829 2966 3708 4449 129 1029 100 2540 1524 2032 32...

Page 16: ...ection 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 distort...

Page 17: ...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 Blu ray players and dis...

Page 18: ...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 after the project...

Page 19: ...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 computer http www puregl...

Page 20: ... 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 the password function on page 23 for details 5 Source Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projec...

Page 21: ...NTER Once detected the selected source information will display 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 Dis...

Page 22: ...o exit Status 50 50 50 50 Color Flesh Tone 3 Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Reset Picture Settings Off Economic Lamp Native 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 set...

Page 23: ...assword 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 pass...

Page 24: ...ted 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: ...le 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 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 Up Down to display the Key...

Page 26: ...ng 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 3D It is optimized to bring up 3D effects when watching 3D contents This mode is only available when 3D function is enabled User 1 User 2 User 3 Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 27 for deta...

Page 27: ...menu once you are done 9 Press to select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust the value with See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 28 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 29 for details 10 When all settings have been done press MENU to save and leave the settings Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus can be ...

Page 28: ...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 Tint in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the pro...

Page 29: ...ture appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference To save the settings just press MENU to leave the OSD menu Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level in the Picture Advanced menu and press on the projector or ...

Page 30: ...dvanced menu and select a preferred setting by pressing on the projector or remote control Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness Gamma 1 6 1 8 2 0 BenQ Select these values according 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 dark...

Page 31: ...ghlight Color Management and press ENTER The Color Management page displays 2 Highlight Primary Color and press to select a color from among Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta and Yellow 3 Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors r...

Page 32: ...rom a film sourced DVD or Blu ray Disc Setting 3D Comb Filter Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the Display menu and select On by pressing on the projector or remote control This feature separates composite signal to Y brightness signal and C color signal and can help produce clearer and sharper images with correct colors in place This function is only available when a Video signal is selected http www ...

Page 33: ...e source image until it reaches the full projected width This may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 2 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is m...

Page 34: ...to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press ENTER The Zoom bar displays 3 Press repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 4 To navigate the picture press ENTER to switch to the panning...

Page 35: ...o select On A confirmation message displays 4 Highlight Yes and press ENTER Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your...

Page 36: ...elect On The projector will select two currently active signals to display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main source The PIP function is effective at below source combinations 4 To change the Main Source or PIP Source press to highlight Main Source or PIP Source and press ENTER The source selection bar displays 5 Use to highlight the source you want to displa...

Page 37: ...D menus 1 Press the MENU and go to the Display 3D menu and press ENTER Or you can press the 3D button on the remote control 2 Press to highlight 3D Sync Invert and press to select Invert to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more natural viewing You can also toggle this function between Invert and Disable by pressing INVERT on the remote control 3 Highlight 3D Mode...

Page 38: ...rol keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER ON OFF and 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 to select On A warning message appears Select Yes and press ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds Turning the proje...

Page 39: ... Color Temperature Normal Cool Lamp Native Warm Frame Interpolation Off Low Middle High Lamp Power Normal Economic Reset Picture Settings Picture Advanced Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Clarity Control Noise Reduction 0 31 Detail Enhancement 0 4 Color Temperature Fine Tuning Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 Blue Gain 0 100 Red Offset 0 511 Green Offset 0 511 Blue Offset 0 511 Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0...

Page 40: ...vert Disable Invert 3D Mode Auto Off Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side 2D 3D Conversion System Setup Language Splash Screen BenQ Black Blue Projector Position Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling Auto Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 150 min 180 min Menu Settings Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec ...

Page 41: ...our HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto PC Signal Video Signal CEC On Off Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 High Altitude Mode On Off Password Change Password Power On Lock On Off inputs current password Key Lock On Off Reset All Settings ISF inputs password Information Source Preset Mode Resolution...

Page 42: ...Tone See Adjusting Flesh Tone on page 29 for details Color Temperature There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a color temperature on page 29 for details Frame Interpolation Enhances picture smoothness and clarity using motion estimation motion compensation technology You can also manually press to decide its degree Lamp Power Selects the projector lamp power between N...

Page 43: ...ils PC Component YPbPr Tuning H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture Phase Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically These functions are only available when the Component 1 Component 2 or PC signal is selected Digital Zoom See Magnifying and searching for details on page 34 for details Film Mode See Using Panamorph lenses op...

Page 44: ...t sources until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input source Function Description Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting the lamp timer on page 50 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 47 for details...

Page 45: ...or details Key Lock See Locking control keys on page 38 for details Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values The following settings will still remain Keystone Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Password Key Lock and ISF ISF The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has ...

Page 46: ...binet 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 turn the projector ...

Page 47: ... set Auto Off go to the System Setup Auto Off menu and press to select a time period The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears sug...

Page 48: ...mp 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 protective ...

Page 49: ...he 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 components inside i...

Page 50: ...go press MENU and then press until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press ENTER 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 http www pureglare com au ...

Page 51: ...ownloading the firmware Red Flashing Off Off Scaler shutdown failed Red Off Red Scaler reset failed 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 ...

Page 52: ...e 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 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 ne...

Page 53: ...pin female x 1 HDMI V 1 4 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 5 0A 50 60Hz Automatic Power consumption Max 466W Standby 0 5 W Ope...

Page 54: ...28 mm x 317 mm x 145 mm W x D x H Ceiling mount installation 428 317 145 128 88 151 2 173 106 211 7 424 4 364 4 124 5 397 9 83 2 104 175 240 324 1 92 2 222 2 282 2 Ceiling mount screws M6 x 8 Max L 8 mm Unit mm http www pureglare com au ...

Page 55: ...75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 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 768 1280 x 768_60 Reduce Blanking 60 47 396 68 25 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 1280 x ...

Page 56: ...XGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 Reduce Blanking 59 883 64 674 119 000 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920 x 1080 1920x1080_60 CEA 861 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 http www pureglare com au ...

Page 57: ... 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 74 250 1280x720_120 120 90 000 148 500 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WX...

Page 58: ...0 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 1920 x 1080 1920x1080_60 CEA 861 59 939 60 67 432 67 5 148 35 148 5 Timing Resolution H Freq KHz V Freq Hz Dot Clock Freq MHz Remark 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 ...

Page 59: ...7 576i 720 x 576 15 63 50 13 5 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 28 13 25 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Video mode H Freq KHz V Fre...

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