W1060 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
English Table of contents Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Positioning your projector............................15 Choosing a location............................. 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ........................
English 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 follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 4 6. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 9. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 7. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 10.
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
English Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. 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. 17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. 18.
English Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features.
English Shipping contents 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 (UK) (US) Remote control with battery (KOREA) (CHINA) (AU) (JAPAN) (EU) Power cord VGA cable W1060 Video Projector Quick Start Guide Dansk Suomi Norsk 2011 P/N:5B.J5701.001 2011 P/N: 4J.
Front/upper side 5 6 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Vent (heated air exhaust) Lamp cover Quick-release button Projection lens External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.) Top IR remote sensor Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent (cool air intake) Front IR remote sensor 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
English Controls and functions Projector 7. 1 7 8 2 9 3 8. 10 4 11 5 12 13 8 6 1. 2. 3. 4. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring 10. Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 31 for details. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 11. 58 for details. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.
Remote control 2 17 3 4 18 5 19 6 20 7 21 8 8. 22 24 25 : Decreases volume. See "Adjusting 12 26 13 27 28 14 9. 29 15 16 30 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. : Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 31 for details. Left cursor/Decrease volume level ( / : Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details. 23 11 Up cursor/Keystone ( / ) : Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
English 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. LIGHT Turns on or off the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds. Pressing any other key while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds. 24. POWER OFF Turns off the projector. See "Shutting down the projector" on page 43 for details. 25. S-VIDEO Displays the S-VIDEO source selection. See "Switching input signal" on page 29 for details. 26. PC Displays the PC source selection. See "Switching input signal" on page 29 for details. 27.
Remote control effective range English Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the top of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet). App r ox.
Replacing the remote control battery English • 14 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. 3. Replace the cover. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
English Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1.
English Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 16:9 is the native aspect ratio. W1060 can project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) image.
English How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "16:9 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance. 3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset in mm" value.
W1060 projection dimensions English Refer to "Dimensions" on page 61 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance 16:9 screen diagonal Width Height Recommended projection distance from screen in mm Min Max length length Average Vertical offset in mm Inches mm mm mm (with max. zoom) 27.
English Connections When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
English Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output jacks: • HDMI • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
English Connecting HDMI source devices The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Connecting Component Video source devices English Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output jacks 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 a Component Video source device: 1. 2. Take a Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of the Video source device.
Connecting S-Video source devices English 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. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.
English Connecting Composite Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets 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 a composite Video source device: 1. 2. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
English Operation Starting up the projector 1. 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 light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the projector and a start up tone sounds.
English Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu PICTURE : Basic User 1 Picture Mode Living Room Reference Mode Brightness Highlight Sub-menu 50 Contrast 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Flesh Tone 0 Status Save Settings Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit.
English Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on page 26. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Entering the password recall procedure English 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center.
English Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. 1. 2. • • Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source selection bar displays. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER. Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds.
English Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle Remove the Back Foot Holder on the rear adjuster foot before 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 quick-release button and lift the front of the projector.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity English 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring. FOCUS ZOOM FOCUS ZOOM 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.
English Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays. Press on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
About the aspect ratio English In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. 2. 3. 4. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal width and vertical height. This is suitable for the incoming image which is in 4:3 or 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image’s aspect ratio.
5. Real: English The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments. OSD menus can be displayed in the unused black areas.
English Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. • • Press MODE/ENTER on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the PICTURE: Basic > Picture Mode menu and press / to select a desired mode.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes English According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1, User 2 or User 3 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE: Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control. The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, darker the image.
Adjusting Clarity Control English Highlight Clarity Control in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing MODE/ENTER on the projector or remote control. To adjust the settings: 1. Noise Reduction: Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher the setting, the less the noise. Highlight Noise Reduction and press / to adjust the value from 0 to 15. 2. Detail Enhancement: Sharpens the image. The higher the setting, the more details the image reveals.
Selecting a White Balance English Highlight White Balance in the PICTURE: Advanced > Color Temperature Fine Tuning > White Balance menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Choose a preferred white balance range: R-Gain: -50~50/ G-Gain : -50~50/ B-Gain: -50~50/ R-Bias: -50~50/ G-Bias: -50~50/ B-Bias: -50~50. Selecting a Gamma Selection Highlight Gamma Selection in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and select the modes by pressing / on the projector or remote control.
English To adjust the settings: 1. Go to the PICTURE: Advanced menu and highlight 3D Color Management. 2. Press MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays. 3. Highlight Primary color and press / to select a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. 4. 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.
Selecting a Film Mode English Highlight Film Mode in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and select by pressing projector or remote control. / on the On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the Film Mode function is not available. This function is only available when Video or S-Video with NTSC system is selected. Selecting a 3D Comb Filter Highlight 3D Comb Filter in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and select by pressing / on the projector or remote control.
English Remote Receiver The Infrared Remote Receiver (Front and Top) allows the projector to accept signals from the remote control. For best results, be sure to aim the control toward the sensor without any obstructions between the two, and at a distance no greater than 7 meters. You can set the remote receiver in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Remote Receiver menu. Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will display in the upper left corner of the screen.
English Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connections" on page 19 for how the audio input is connected.
English Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • • • • Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use / to select a suitable time frame.
English Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Picture Mode Bright/Living Room/Gaming/Cinema//User 1/User 2/ User 3 Reference Mode Bright/Living Room/Gaming/Cinema Brightness 1. PICTURE: Basic Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Save Settings Reset Picture Settings Noise Reduction/Detail Enhancement/Luma Transmission/ Chroma Transmission Clarity Control Gamma Selection 1.6/1.8/2.
Aspect Ratio 3. DISPLAY English Keystone Auto/16:9/4:3/Letter Box/Real Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Auto/H. Size/Phase/Horizontal position/Vertical position/SOG Level Color Space Conversion Auto/RGB/YUV Language Front Table/Rear Table/ Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Projector Position 4.
Audio Settings English Lamp Settings Mute Off/On Volume Range : 0 ~ 10 Power on/off ring tone Off/On Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Settings 5.
Description of each menu English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a Reference Mode Brightness 1. PICTURE: Basic menu Contrast Color Tint picture mode" on page 35 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below. Adjusts the brightness of the image.
English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Clarity Control See "Adjusting Clarity Control" on page 37 for details. Gamma Selects gamma mode that most suits your need for the image quality. See "Selecting a Gamma Selection" on page 38 for details. Selection Adjusts the Brilliant Color value to extend the exposure range and Brilliant Color sharpens detail for grain free images. See "Adjusting Brilliant Color" on page 38 for details. 2.
Language Projector Position English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 15 for details. Menu display time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.
English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Audio Settings Mute Volume Power On/Off Ring Tone See "Adjusting the sound" on page 42 for details. Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 53 for details. Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 57 for details. 5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 53 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated.
English FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source 6. INFORMATION menu Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Current System Status Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector.
English 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.
English Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted. 2.
Timing of replacing the lamp English When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. See "Indicators" on page 58 for details. The warning messages below are for reference only.
Replacing the lamp 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. • 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.
5. English Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of 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.
Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Notice Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM Reset Lamp Timer? SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings Reset No page displays. Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE/ENTER. A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to '0'. English 11.
Indicators English Light Power Status & Description Temp Lamp Power events Orange Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Orange Flashing Off Off The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Red The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup. Off Off Red 1. 2. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or Please contact your dealer for assistance.
English 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.
English Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector W1060 Optical Resolution Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1920 x 1080, 1080p 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.5 to 2.76, f = 23.5 to 28.2mm 190 W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100–240V, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 250W (Max)/ <1W (Standby) Mechanical Dimensions Weight 330 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 247 mm (D) (Adjust foot max.) 8 lbs (3.
English Dimensions 330 mm (W) x 119.5 mm (H) x 247 mm (D) 330.0 247 119.5 58.5 60.0 Ceiling Mount Installation *Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 x L8 (Max. L=12, Min. L=8) 47.3 247 175 75 173.7 84.3 145.0 75 60 121.5 127.
English Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75 43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85 37.927 85.039 35.5 720 x 400 x 85 35.2 56.3 36 SVGA_56 37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60 48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72 46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75 53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85 48.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60 56.476 70.
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13 832 x 624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.280 MAC16 1024 x 768@75Hz 60.240 75.020 80.000 MAC19 1152 x 870@75Hz 68.68 75.06 100.000 MAC21 1024 x 576@60Hz 35.82 60 46.996 1024 x 576-GTF 1024 x 600@60Hz 37.32 60 48.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs English Video mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Color sub-carrier Frequency (MHz) NTSC 15.73 60 3.58 PAL 15.63 50 4.43 SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58 PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43 NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43 Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Resolution 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 37.927 85.039 35.
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 49.7 59.8 83.5 WXGA_60 62.8 74.9 106.5 WXGA_75 71.554 84.880 122.500 WXGA_85 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA_60 79.976 75.025 135.000 SXGA_75 91.146 85.024 157.500 SXGA_85 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 WXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 65.317 59.978 121.750 SXGA+_60 1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 UXGA 640 x 480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13 832 x 624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.
English Warranty and Copyright information 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).
