BenQ W10000 - Manual

6 Safety, regulatory and legal information English Safety instructions Your BenQ 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 th...

9 Overview English Overview Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to video equipment. 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 re...

11 Overview English Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view Under and side view Connector panel See page 17 for connection details. 1. Rear IR sensor2. Control panel ( See page 12 for detailed information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment4. Indicator lights5. Dust filter grill (cool...

12 Overview English Controls and functions Control panel 7. ZOOM Out / Down-arrow ( d )button Performs the same action as the Zoom and Left-arrow buttons on the remote control. Reduces the size of the projected image. When the on-screen menu is activated, moves the selection downwards. 8. POWER butt...

14 Positioning your projector English 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; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. You...

15 Positioning your projector English 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. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to...

17 Connecting with video equipment English Connecting with video equipment 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 Ap...

18 Connecting with video equipment English Connecting video inputs Connecting HDMI devices You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices ...

19 Using the projector 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 and turn on the power switch. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn t...

20 Using the projector English Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Optimizing the image To optimize the image, use the remote control or on-screen menus. For the operation of on-screen menus, please refer to page 25 . The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depe...

22 Using the projector English 4. Other adjustments You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint settings using the Picture menu or with the remote control. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen....

23 Using the projector English POP --- Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. These settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on...

24 Menus English Menus On Screen Display (OSD) structure Picture Contrast Preset Cinema Mode User1 Brightness Preset Home Theater Mode User2 Color Preset Family Room Mode Lamp Native Tint Preset Photo Mode Warm Filter Preset Gaming Mode Normal Sharpness Cool Preset Mode Color Temp. Extended Picture ...

25 Menus English Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are eight different menu languages. See page 24 for more details. The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. Advance Advanced - 20 ste...

26 Menus English Picture menu The Picture menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality. Before making adjustments, you are suggested to choose a desired preset mode in this menu which has set some certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presen...

27 Menus English Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture. 1. Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. See page 20 for details. 2. PIP G in V: Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from...

28 Menus English Options menu In this menu, global settings for the projector can be made. 1. Background Color: Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input signal detected. 2. OSD Off (Secs): Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active...

29 Menus English Advance menu 1. Advanced - 20 step IRIS: Adjusts the contrast ratio toward Low or High. See page 21 for more information. 2. Whisper mode: This projector features a whisper mode which achieves an astonishing low 23dB of emitted noise during operation—the same level of noise as someo...

31 Additional information 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 and clean or replace the air filter. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filt...

33 Additional information English Installing the cable connector-panel cover The cable connector-panel cover is used to cover those unsightly cables and connections in the rear of the projector after all of the cable connections have been done. Important Notice: The following instructions are only f...

34 Additional information English Replacing the lamp The lamp may be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. 10. Turn the power on a...

35 Additional information 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. When the projector is in a normal state, ... Whe...

36 Additional information English Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The projector does not turn on. 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, mak...

37 Additional information English Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions 492 x 195 x 444 mm (W x H x D) with the cable connector-panel cover attached 492 x 195 x 393 mm (W x H x D) without the cable connector-panel cover attached Unit: mm Optical Projectio...