W6000/W6500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Welcome
English Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................. 3 Overview ...................................... 6 Shipping contents ..................................6 Remote control batteries .......................7 Remote control operation.....................7 Projector features...................................8 Projector exterior view ..........................9 Controls and functions........................10 Control panel ............................................
English 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.
English 5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector is on (even in standby mode): 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens 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.
Moisture condensation 14. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician. Avoid volatile liquids English 13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply. 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.
English 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.
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.
English Projector features • • • • • • • • • • • 8 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.
English Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 10 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3 3. Front IR sensor 4. Vent (heated air exhaust) 5. Projection lens 6. Lens shift lever 1 2 4 5 6 Rear view See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 17 for connection details. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 7. AC Power cable inlet 8. Rear IR sensor 9. HDMI ports 10. Composite Video input (RCA) 11. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN) 12. USB port 13.
English Controls and functions Control panel For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 2 7 6 9 11 12 3 4 5 6 8 6 10 6 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 21 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 21 3. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. "Indicators" on page 48 4.
For details, see the info provided behind the hand sign . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 English Remote control 7. 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. Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection. "Using the menus" on page 22, "Correcting picture distortion" on page 25 9 10 11 8. MENU Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off.
English 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. Floor Front: 3.
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 upside-down.
English 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.
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.
English 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.
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. 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.
English 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.
English Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. Laptop or desktop computer From audio output terminal To audio input terminals 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.
English 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. Turning the projector on Follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied. 2. Press and hold POWER ON ( II ) on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on. 3.
English Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down. To select the video source: • Using the remote control or projector Press one of the Source keys on the remote control, or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected. • Using the OSD menu 1.
English Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual 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 Picture Mode Highlight Cinema Load Settings From Sub-menu Brightness + 50 Contrast + 50 Color + 50 Status 0 Tint Sharpness +3 Reset Picture Settings Press EXIT to go back to the previous page or to exit.
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. Once the password is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password.
English Entering the password recall procedure 1. Make sure the Input Password page displays on screen. Press and hold PRESET MODE on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. 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.
English Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this problem, see "Correcting picture distortion" on page 25 for details.
English Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a picture mode that suits your need: • Using the remote control 1. Press PRESET MODE repeatedly or USER 1, USER 2/ISF NIGHT, USER 3/ISF DAY, DEFAULT on the remote control, or PRESET MODE on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. • Using the OSD menu 1.
There are three user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. In the Picture -- Basic menu, highlight Picture Mode and press to select User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode. 2. Press to highlight Load Settings From. / This function is only available when User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item. 3.
English Fine-tuning the picture quality No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the OSD menu. Adjusting Brightness Highlight Brightness in the Picture -- Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 30 50 30 50 The higher the value, the brighter the picture. And the lower the setting, the darker the picture.
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 and press to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. / on the projector or remote control Picture -- Advanced Black Level 0 IRE Clarity Control The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the grayscale is measured from 7.
English Setting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperature: Color Temp User 1 Fine Tuning 1. Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1, User 2, or User 3 by pressing / on the projector or remote control. 2. Press to highlight Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning and press ENTER. The Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning page displays.
English Color Management In most installation situations, 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.
English Setting 3D Comb Filter 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 Selecting the aspect ratio Picture -- Advanced Black Level 0 IRE Clarity Control Color Temperature Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning Gamma Selection Brilliant Color Color Management Film Mode 3D Comb Filter Dynamic Black S-Video Normal 2.
4. Wide: Stretches the picture horizontally in a non-linear manner, that is, the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the picture to prevent distortion of the central part of the picture. This is suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4:3 aspect picture to the width of a 16:9 aspect screen. It does not alter the height.
English Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown. To activate High Altitude Mode: 1. Press MENU and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode. 3. Press / to select On. A confirmation message displays. 4.
English Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector. To display the PIP window: • Using the remote control Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following the steps starting from step 3 in the section "Using the OSD menu" below.
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. • Rename User Mode: See "Renaming user modes" on page 27 for details. • Menu Display Time in the System Setup > 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.
English On-Screen Display (OSD) menus On-Screen Display (OSD) structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Picture Mode Options Cinema/Dynamic/Standard/User 1/User 2/User 3 Load Settings From Brightness Picture -Basic 0–100 Contrast 0–100 Color 0–100 Tint -20–+20 Sharpness 0–8 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Black Level Clarity Control 0 IRE/7.
English Language System Setup Splash Screen BenQ/Blue/Black Projector Position Floor Front/Ceiling Front/Floor Rear/Ceiling Rear 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 Background Color Menu Settings Black/Purple/Blue Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu Position Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-Right/ Bottom-Left HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/S-Video/Component 1/ Component 2/PC Input Source
Function Description (default setting/value) Picture Mode (Standard) Load Settings From Brightness (50) Contrast (50) Color Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a preset mode" on page 26 for details. Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below. See "Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode" on page 27 for details.
English 3D Comb Filter (On) Dynamic Black (On) See "Setting 3D Comb Filter" on page 32 for details. Automatically changes the black level of the projected pictures to enhance the effect of contrast ratio. Display menu Function (Default setting/value) Aspect Ratio (Anamorphic) Keystone (0) Position (0) Description There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 32 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the picture.
(Blue) Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input source detected. English Background Color Menu Display Time (10 sec) Menu Settings 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. Menu Position (Center) Input Source Auto Source Search (Off) Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Selects an input source to be projected.
English Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Reset All Settings The following settings will still remain: names of user modes, Keystone, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Password, Key Lock, and ISF. The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators.
English Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
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: Equivalent lamp hour = 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 3/2 (hours used in Normal mode) See "Setting Lamp Power as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1.
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. Go to http://lamp.BenQ.com for a replacement lamp. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
English 1. 2. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other • cables. See "Turning the projector off " on page 36 for details. Slightly lift the projector up. Loosen the screws • on the lamp cover (located on the left side). • Notes Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.
English Resetting the lamp timer Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage. 1. After the start-up logo, 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".
English Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer.
Problem The projector does not turn on. No picture. Image is unstable. Picture is blurred. Remote control does not work correctly. Cause English Troubleshooting Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. (See page 20.) Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process.
English Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Single-chip DLPTM system. 0.65" DLP (1920 x 1080) F = 2.48 to 2.83, f = 24.1 to 36.14 mm 28" to 300" 280W Electrical Compatibility PC: 640 x 400 to 1920 x 1200 Video: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YPbPr (480i/480p/576i/576p), HDTV (720p/1080i/1080p) Color Space DDC 2B Typ. = 70% NTSC (Target Color Gamut = HDTV Rec.
English Dimensions 428 mm x 317 mm x 145 mm (W x D x H) 428 317 145 Ceiling mount installation 284 101.49 235 Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) 225 Unit: mm 502.87 362.4 395.4 178.98 221.98 239.89 492 422.
English Timing chart Supported timing for PC input 52 Refresh rate (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 1920 x 1200 70.087 59.94 72.809 75 85.008 56.25 60.317 72.188 75 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60 64.995 75 60 59.87 74.893 84.837 59.81 74.934 84.88 60.02 75.025 85.024 60 85.002 60.015 60 59.887 74.984 84.842 59.978 60 59.883 59.954 59.95 31.469 31.469 37.861 37.5 43.269 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 35.82 41.467 67.5 47.396 47.776 60.289 68.633 49.
Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Pixel Freq. (MHz) Aspect 480i 720 x 480 59.94/60 15.734/15.75 27/27.027 16:9 480p 720 x 480 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 27/27.027 16:9 576i 720 x 576 50 15.625 27 16:9 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 16:9 720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 16:9 720/60p 1280 x 720 59.939/60 44.955/45 74.175/74.25 16:9 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.125 74.25 16:9 1080/60i 1920 x 1080 59.939/60 33.716/33.75 74.175/74.
English Warranty and Copyright information 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).
English Regulation statements FCC statement (for United States users) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
English Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 BenQ's commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ's LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below: 56 • BenQ's monitors have colored "Power" indicators. While the indicator shows green, it means that the monitor is using the full power.
