BenQ W100 - Manual

7 Introduction 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 16.7 million colors• Multi-l...

8 Introduction 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...

9 Introduction Projector exterior view Front / upper side Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 17 for more information on making connections to various equipment. Lower side 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for detailed information.) 2. Ventilation grill 3. Pr...

10 Introduction Controls and functions Projector 6. Lamp indicator light (See "Indicators" on page 41 for details.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. 7. Temperature warning light (See "Indica- tors" on page 41 for details.) ...

11 Introduction Remote control Remote control operation Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam from the remote control reaching the projector. The effective range of the remote control is up to ...

12 Positioning your projector 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 layo...

13 Positioning your projector 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...

14 Positioning your projector 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 "In...

15 Positioning your projector Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Screen Heigh t Projection Distance Diagonal Offset Ceiling Center of the lens Ceiling Installation Screen Hei ght Offset Floor Center of th...

16 Positioning your projector 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. The above numbers are approximate and may be ...

17 Connection 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 connect...

19 Connection 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 i...

20 Connection 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 Compo...

21 Connection 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 pro...

22 Connection 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 ...

23 Operation Operation Start up 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 on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become defor...

24 Operation 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...

25 Operation 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 m...

26 Operation 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...

27 Operation 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...

28 Operation 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 di...

30 Operation Shutting down the projector 1. Press 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. 2. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans ...

31 Operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC / D...

34 Operation 3. Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Mute (off) Toggles projector audio between on and off. Volume (5) Adjusts audio volume level. OSD Time (10) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds....

36 Operation 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. Res...

37 Maintenance 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 th...

38 Maintenance 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 Ec...

39 Maintenance 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 ...

41 Maintenance 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 ...

43 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. NO PICTURE BLURRED IMAGE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK 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...

44 Specifications Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions Unit: mm General Product name Digital Projector Model name W100 Optical Resolution 854 x 480 480P Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.6 to 2.77, f= 20.4 to 23.5 mm La...

45 Specifications Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 400 31.47 70.089 25.176 640 x 400_70 640 x 480 31.46...

46 Warranty 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 onl...

47 Notices Notices Copyright Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne...