W100 Digital Projector Home Entertainment Series User’s Manual
Table of contents Safety, regulatory and legal information .............................................................3 Safety instructions ..................................................................................... 3 Regulatory and legal information ............................................................. 6 Introduction .........................................................................................................7 Projector features ..............................................
Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your best guide to the control menus and product operation. Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment.
Safety Instructions (continued) 7. Never replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply. 8. 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 cover. 10. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. - space that is poorly ventilated or confined.
Safety Instructions (continued) 12. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 15. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 16.
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 after a sudden change in temperature. Avoid using volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or some types of cleaner, near the projector.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design bringing you an enjoyable home viewing experience. • • • • • • • • • Compact and portable unit High quality manual zoom lens Ability to display 16.
Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
Projector exterior view Front / upper side 1. 1 6 2 3 4 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7 PUSH 5 External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for detailed information.) Ventilation grill Projection lens Front adjuster button Lens cap Focus ring and Zoom ring Front IR remote sensor Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 17 for more information on making connections to various equipment. 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 10 9 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Controls and functions Projector 6. 13 14 7. 7 8 6 1 5 9 10 2 3 1. 12 11 4 3. 4. 5. Sequentially selects the input signal Video, SVideo, DVI-A, DVI-D, Component Video 1, or Component Video 2. AUTO (See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24 for details.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. This function only works when a computer source is connected. 10 Keystone 10. Keystone / Right (See "Correcting keystone" on page 25 for details.
Remote control 1. 1 POWER (See "Start up" on page 23 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 30 for details.) I Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 2 3 2. 4 5 9 3. 6 4. 7 C T 10 5. 8 When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to turn the projector to standby. Source buttons (See "Switching input signal" on page 23 for details.) Selects an input signal to display on the projector. Aspect buttons (See "1.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.
Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent 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.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, (16:9 or 4:3)? If you have a 16:9 screen, refer to "Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen" on page 15. If you have a 4:3 screen, refer to "Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen" on page 16. 2. Select your screen size. 3.
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Ceiling Floor Installation Diagonal Projection Distance Diagonal Screen Height Height Offset Center of the lens Center of the lens Offset Screen Projection Distance Floor 16:9 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Feet Vertical Offset in mm Min. length (with Max. length Average max. zoom) (with min.
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. Ceiling Installation Ceiling Floor Installation Diagonal Diagonal Projection Distance Offset Image Height Screen Center of the lens Center of the lens Screen Offset Image Height Floor 4:3 Screen Diagonal Distance from Screen in mm Feet Min. length (with Average max.
Connection You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 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. The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables. All you need do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display. When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3.
Connecting Audio The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector. The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for informational purposes only.
Connecting a DVI source device The projector provides a DVI-I input socket that allows you to connect it to a DVI source device like DVD player, or a VGA output device like notebook or desktop computer. There are three types of DVI connector: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I. The DVI-I socket is an integrated connector which supports both formats: DVI-A, and DVI-D. DVI-A format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog (VGA) display, or vice-versa.
LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook’s documentation to find your notebook’s key combination. Connecting a Component Video source device The projector is equipped with two sets of Component Video sockets in use. You can connect up to 2 different Component Video devices at the same time.
Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an S-Video source device: 1. 2. 3. Take the (optional accessory) S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.
Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused composite Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an composite Video source device: 1. 2. 3. Take the (optional accessory) Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
Operation Start up 1. 2. 3. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to heat. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the I POWER button on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the front adjuster button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the front adjuster button to lock the foot in position. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the projecting angle of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. C C • Press / or / on the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone. Press / to correct keystoning at the top of the image.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level, or is hotter than 40°C, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown. To activate the High Altitude Mode, select On by pressing confirmation message displays. Press AUTO. Left/ Right on the projector or remote control.
Optimizing the image To optimize the image, use the buttons on the projector or remote control, or use the on-screen menus. For the operation of on-screen menus, refer to "Using the menus" on page 30. The following instructions are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you desire. 1. Selecting the aspect ratio The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of the image width to the image height.
2. Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press MODE. The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below. PC/ DVI-A Signal Input 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Brightest Mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image.
2. Adjusting contrast To adjust the value, press Left/ Right on remote control or projector. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment. -30 50 +70 3. Adjusting color This function is only available when certain input sources are in use. To adjust the value, press Left/ Right on remote control or projector.
Shutting down the projector 1. Press I Power and a prompt message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. If you don’t want to turn it off, wait a few seconds for the message to disappear. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. I 2. C • To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.
Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu Picture Pro-Picture Setting Advance PC / DVI-A DVI-D Application Mode Keystone Color Temp Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio H Position IRE V Position Aspect Ratio Phase H.
1. Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Application Mode Pre-defined application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. (PC/DVI-A: Presentation; You can use the remote control MODE button to select a predefined application mode YPbPr/ S-Video/ as well. See "2.
2. Pro-Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / value) IRE (0) Aspect Ratio (16:9) H Position DESCRIPTION The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the grayscale is measured from 7.
3. Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Mute Toggles projector audio between on and off. (off) Volume Adjusts audio volume level. (5) OSD Time (10) Quick Cooling (off) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds. Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function. Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90-second duration to approximately 30 seconds.
4. Advance menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) Mirror (Floor front) Source Scan (on) Language (English) DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket (optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. Refer to "Choosing a location" on page 12 and "Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector" on page 13 for more information.
5. Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Application Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture menu. Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (by hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 3/4 (hours used in Economic mode) + 1 (hours used in normal mode) See "Economic Mode" on page 35 for more information on Economic mode. The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in normal mode.
Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
7. Pull the lamp from the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your 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. 8.
14. Resetting the lamp counter Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. i. Press and hold the EXIT button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ii. Press AUTO on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to “0”. iii. Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear. Temperature information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible problems: 1. The internal temperature is too high. 2.
Light Power Status & Description Temp Lamp Lamp events O - - R The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. - R 1. 2. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or Please contact your dealer for assistance. Thermal events - R - R R - R G R R R G R R O R R G R - 42 Maintenance - The projector has shutdown automatically.
Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector W100 Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 854 x 480 480P 1-CHIP DMD F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm 200W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC 100–240V, 1.5A–3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 285W (Max) Mechanical Weight 6 lbs (2.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 640 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.47 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 63.981 Pixel Frequency (MHz) 70.089 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.020 25.176 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 108.
Warranty Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
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