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W1400
Digital Projector
Home Cinema Series

User Manual

Summary of Contents for W1400

Page 1: ...W1400 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 21 Turning the projector on 21 Selecting an input source 22 Using the menus 23 Securing the projector 23 Using a security cable lock 23 Utilizing the password function 24 Adjusting the projected image 26 Adjusting the projection angle 26 Correcting picture distortion 26 Using the preset and user modes 27 Fine tuning the picture quality 28 Advanced picture quality controls 30 Adjusting the sound 3...

Page 3: ...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 proj...

Page 4: ...ation 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 plac...

Page 5: ...t 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 at l...

Page 6: ... Standard accessories Some of the accessories may vary from region to region Please consult your dealer for detailed information The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions The VGA cable is not supplied in European regions Optional accessories Projector Remote control Batteries Warranty card User manual CD Quick start guide Power cable VGA cable Carry bag 1 Spare lamp kit 2 RS232 c...

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

Page 8: ...ews You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment ...

Page 9: ... screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers 3D function To enhance your sense of presence when watching 3D movies videos and sporting events by presenting the depth of ...

Page 10: ... YCbCr signal input jack 14 Component Video inputs RCA support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 15 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN Composite Video input RCA 16 Audio L R input jacks 17 Audio input jack Audio output jack 18 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 19 AC power cable inlet 2...

Page 11: ...ning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high 11 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 12 Keystone Arrow keys Up Down Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 7 12 and 15 keys are used as directional arrows to selec...

Page 12: ...ils please refer to Setting a preferred color temperature on page 30 11 3D INVERT Enters the 3D menu directly and toggles the invert function between on and off 12 MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off 13 FREEZE Freezes the projected image 14 LIGHT The LED backlight lights up and stays on for approximately 10 seconds when pressing any key on the remote control Pressing any other keys wit...

Page 13: ...t Select this location 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 th...

Page 14: ...ion of your screen and the adjustable lens shift range Example If you are using a 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 4 3 and the projected picture is 16 9 The average projection distance is 3409 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 t...

Page 15: ...est lens position E mm Diagonal A inch mm Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 42 1067 523 930 1000 1300 1600 26 50 1270 623 1107 1190 1548 1905 31 60 1524 747 1328 1429 1857 2286 37 70 1778 872 1550 1667 2167 2667 44 80 2032 996 1771 1905 2476 3048 50 84 2134 1046 1860 2000 2600 3200 52 90 2286 1121 1992 2143 2786 3429 56 100 2540 1245 2214 2381 309...

Page 16: ...s Projection distance D mm Lowest Highest lens position E mm Image height H mm Diagonal A inch mm Height B mm Width C mm Min distance with max zoom Average Max distance with min zoom 50 1270 762 1016 1093 1421 1748 29 572 60 1524 914 1219 1311 1705 2098 34 686 70 1778 1067 1422 1530 1989 2448 40 800 80 2032 1219 1626 1748 2273 2797 46 914 90 2286 1372 1829 1967 2557 3147 51 1029 100 2540 1524 2032...

Page 17: ... to shift the projection lens upwards or downwards 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 ...

Page 18: ...low Preparations When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector See Shipping content...

Page 19: ...nnection between the projector and HDMI devices Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier HDMI cable HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc To make sure you sel...

Page 20: ...lected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connec...

Page 21: ...reen and stays green when the projector is on To turn off the ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 33 for details 3 The fans will start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six dig...

Page 22: ...formation 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 You can also rename the source 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the System Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Source Rename and press MODE ENTER The Source Rename page displays 3 Press u...

Page 23: ...ious page or to exit Status 50 50 50 50 Color Flesh Tone 3 Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Reset Picture Settings Off Economic Lamp Native Advanced 1 Press MENU EXIT 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 EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to le...

Page 24: ... 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to enter six digits for the password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance ...

Page 25: ...its 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 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 Rem...

Page 26: ...rojection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the center of the lens level with the screen 2 If the picture is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will 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 di...

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 the Picture Basic menus To fine tune the picture mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight the item you want to adjust and press to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the p...

Page 28: ...ge displays 3 Press to highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings 4 Repeat steps 1 3 if you want to reset other picture modes Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the Advanced Setup menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system ...

Page 29: ... adjusts accurate color primaries resulting in natural looking flesh tones with excellent color saturation Highlight Flesh Tone in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the flesh tones in the picture become The lower the value the more greenish the flesh tones in the picture become Selecting a color tempera...

Page 30: ...asic Advanced menu and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page 2 Press to select the item you want and press to set the desired value Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the less the noise Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals...

Page 31: ...ons color management will not be necessary such as in classroom meeting room or lounge room situations where lights remain on or where building external windows allow daylight into the room Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment...

Page 32: ...its values to your preference by pressing Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that ...

Page 33: ...g the sound level To adjust the sound level press on the projector or remote control or 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press to select a desired sound level Switching the left right audio channels 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press to highlight L R Switch and press to select On to swap audio output of the left and right speakers or select Auto to automatically swap the left and r...

Page 34: ... image s aspect ratio 2 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 3 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspe...

Page 35: ... you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on the screen Using the test pattern The projector is able to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and make certain that the projected image is free from distortion To display the test pattern open the OSD menu and go to the Advanced Setup Test Pattern and press to select On or press TEST on the re...

Page 36: ...ude Mode 3 Press to select On A confirmation message displays 4 Highlight Yes and press MODE 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 d...

Page 37: ...icture 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 MODE 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 MODE ENTER to save the setting and...

Page 38: ...emote control The 3D page displays 2 Highlight 3D Mode and press MODE ENTER The 3D Mode page displays 3 Press to highlight the 3D format that you need and press MODE ENTER The projector automatically detects the format of the video when selecting Auto If not you need to base on the 3D format of the video to make an appropriate setting in the 3D Mode menu 4 Press MENU EXIT to go back to the 3D page...

Page 39: ...xample When Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER and To lock the keys 1 Press MENU EXIT 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 MODE ENTER The control keys lock To unlock the keys press and hold on the projector or remote co...

Page 40: ... 2 Flesh Tone 0 5 Color Temperature Normal Cool Lamp Native Warm Frame Interpolation Off Low Middle High Lamp Power Normal Economic SmartEco Advanced Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Clarity Control Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Color Temperature Fine Tuning Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 BenQ Brilliant Color On Off C...

Page 41: ...On Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side 2D 3D Conversion 3D Depth Adjust 10 10 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert 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 ...

Page 42: ...t Lamp Hour 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 Quick Cooling On Off 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 ...

Page 43: ...ness on page 29 for details Flesh 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 Sets the...

Page 44: ... details Treble Adjusts the higher frequencies of your audio source through the projector The higher the value the more treble effect you ll receive Bass Adjusts the lower frequencies of your audio source through the projector The higher the value the more bass effect you ll receive L R Switch See Switching the left right audio channels on page 33 for details Power On Off Ring Tone See Turning off...

Page 45: ...t 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 35 for details Film Mode See Setting Film Mode on page 32 for details...

Page 46: ...e Selecting an input source on page 22 for details Auto Source Search Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input 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 Re...

Page 47: ...rating in a high altitude environment on page 36 for details Password Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Power On Lock Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 24 for details Key Lock See Locking control keys...

Page 48: ...tion Description Source Shows the current signal source Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture Basic Preset Mode menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the total lamp time used 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode 3D Format is only available when 3D Mode is enabled Firmwa...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...de reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70 If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life To set Economic or SmartEco mode go to the Picture Basic Lamp Power menu and press MODE ENTER The Lamp Power page displays Then press repeate...

Page 51: ...sage 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 50 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes ...

Page 52: ...d while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves 1 Turn the power off and discon...

Page 53: ...ter the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 Carefully lower the new lamp housing to slide it from left to right into the lamp compartment as illustrated Be careful not to damage the sides of the new lamp housing while lowering the whole assembly 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp 10 Ensure the ha...

Page 54: ...Status Description Off Off Red The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Off Off Red Flashing The lamp is not properly attached The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Red Red Off The fans are not working The projector has shut down automatically If you try to re start the projector ...

Page 55: ...ction cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 18 Picture is blurred The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 22 The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this ...

Page 56: ... signal output 3 5mm Mono Mini Jack x 1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 Mini B type USB x 1 Used for service Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 1 through RGB input Digital HDMI x 2 Audio signal input Audio in RCA audio jack L R...

Page 57: ...57 Important safety instructions Dimensions 339mm W x 120 2 mm H x 284 8 mm D Ceiling mount installation 339 284 8 120 2 Unit mm Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 8 mm Unit mm ...

Page 58: ...00 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 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 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 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 1...

Page 59: ...Mode Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Clock MHz 720 x 480 480i 59 94 15 73 13 5 720 x 480 480p 59 94 31 47 27 720 x 576 576i 50 15 63 13 5 720 x 576 576p 50 31 25 27 1280 x 720 720 50p 50 37 5 74 25 1280 x 720 720 60p 60 45 00 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 24P 24 27 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 25P 25 28 13 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 30P 30 33 75 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 50i 50 28 13 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 60i 60 33 75 74...

Page 60: ...75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 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 1280 x 720_120 120 90 000 148 500 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 8...

Page 61: ...8 5 640 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 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 Timing Resolution V Freq Hz H Freq KHz Dot Clock Freq MHz 480i 720 1440 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 576i 720 1440 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 59 1280 x...

Page 62: ...7 1280 x 720 720 50p 50 37 5 74 25 1280 x 720 720 60p 60 45 00 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 24P 24 27 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 25P 25 28 13 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 30P 30 33 75 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 50i 50 28 13 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 60i 60 33 75 74 25 1920 x 1080 1080 50P 50 56 25 148 5 1920 x 1080 1080 60P 60 67 5 148 5 Video Mode H Freq KHz V Freq Hz Sub carrier Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15...

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