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W7000/W7000+
Digital Projector
Home Cinema Series
User Manual
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Table of contents Correcting picture distortion....................25 Important safety instructions.......3 Using the preset and user modes ...... 26 Overview..........................................6 Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 28 Shipping contents......................................6 Advanced picture quality controls..... 29 Remote control batteries.......................7 Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 32 Remote control operation.....................7 Oper
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Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you foll
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5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens is on (even in standby mode): during operation. It may harm your sight. - Do not cover the projector with any item; - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. 6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage 10. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the may fluctuate by ±10 volts, it is recommended rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps that you c
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13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until Moisture condensation the projector has cooled down and is unplugged Never operate the projector immediately after from the power supply. 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 when there is a sudden change in tempera
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Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on 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
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Remote control batteries 1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two new AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative. 3. Refit the cover by aligning i
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Projector features • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction. • High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater brightness, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction. • High brightness The projector featur
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Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 10 for details.) 1 2. Lamp cover 3. Front IR sensor 3 4. Vent (heated air exhaust) 2 5. Projection lens 6. Lens shift lever 46 5 Rear view 7. AC Power cable inlet See "Connecting with video equipment" on 8. Rear IR sensor page 17 for connection details. 9. HDMI ports 10.Composite Video input (RCA) 78 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 11.S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN) 12.USB port 13.RS-232 control port Used to
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Controls and functions Control panel For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 2 6. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left , Up / , Right , Down / ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated. 3 Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 4 from an angled projection. 5 "Using the menus" on page 22, "Correcting 6 picture distortion" on page 25 7 8 6 6 I I 7. POWER 910 Performs the same action
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Remote control For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 7. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left , Up / , 2 Right , Down / ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) 3 menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated. 4 Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 5 from an angled projection. 6 "Using the menus" on page 22, "Correcting 7 picture distortion" on page 25 8 9 8. MENU Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on 10 and off. 1
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Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 1. Front Table: 3. Rear Table: Select this location with the projector pl
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Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted ups
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If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting picture distortion" on page 25 for details. Projection dimensions Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Floor Installation : Screen : C
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Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images. Floor Installation Ceiling Installation : Screen : Center of lens : Screen : Center of lens The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 Projection dista
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Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen. The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. It is measured as an offset from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center. You can use the lever to shift the projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position. To use the lens
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Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend
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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. AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc. From audio output To audio input terminals terminals Component video cable Connecting S-Video or video devices You need only connect S-Video or composite Video cable f
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Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. Laptop or desktop computer To audio input terminals From audio output terminal 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 t
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Using the projector Preparations 1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. Turning the projector on Follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the Power light is orange after p
