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BENQ W20000/W5000 Manual

1. Screen Dimensions Projection Distance in cm eT Max Highest Lowest Min distance i Diagonal Height Width distance lens lens with max Average in eae inch cm cm with min position position zoom zoom cm C cm D 41 51 91 167 184 201 5 46 50 62 T1 204 225 245 6 56 60 75 133 245 270 294 7 67 70 87 155 286 315 343 9 78 80 100 177 327 360 392 10 90 90 T12 199 367 404 441 1 101 100 125 221 408 449 490 12 112 T10 137 244 449 494 539 14 123 120 149 266 490 539 588 15 134 130 162 288 531 584 637 16 146 140 174 310 571 629 686 17 157 150 187 332 612 674 735 19 168 160 199 354 653 719 784 20 179 170 212 376 694 764 833 21 191 180 224 398 735 809 882 22 202 190 237 421 776 854 931 24 213 200 249 443 816 898 980 25 224 250 311 553 1020 1122 1224 31 280 300 374 664 1224 1347 1469 37 336 See the pictures of Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 12 for the range of C and D The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If the your screen size is not in the table above please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance 14 Positioning your projector S Ea AIP INS W20000 en book Page 15 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who
2. Unit mm Additional information 49 Ea E iiss Sp Zi AY ie W20000 en book Page 50 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Timing chart mi 5 Pee a E Supported timing for RGBHV input Analog or Digital PC signals i 2r Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 70 31 469 28 322 720 x 400 720 x 400 35 379 355 60 31 469 25 175 72 37 861 31 5 640 x 480 640 x 480 75 375 15 85 43 269 36 50 31 3 32 051 56 35 156 36 60 37 879 40 800 x 600 800 x 600 77 48 077 50 75 46 875 49 5 85 53 674 56 25 848 x 480 848 x 480 60 31 02 33 75 60 48 363 65 70 56 476 75 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 5 50 023 78 75 85 68 677 94 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 75 67 5 108 60 47 396 68 25 60 47 776 79 5 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 75 50 289 10225 85 68 633 117 5 60 60 108 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 35 35 938 7485 60 63 981 108 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 75 79 976 135 85 91 146 157 5 1360 x 768 1360 x 768 60 47 712 85 5 60 64 744 101 1400 x 1050 1400 x 1050 60 65 317 121 75 75 82 278 156 60 55 469 88 75 60 59 935 106 5 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 75 70 635 13675 85 80 43 157 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 60 75 162 60 64 674 119 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050 50 5529 14625 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 60 74 038 154 50 Additional information WZ ig Supported timing for HDMI input W20000 en book Page 51 Monday
3. Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz NTSC 3 58 59 94 60 15 734 15 75 3 58 NTSC 4 43 59 94 60 15 734 15 75 4 43 PAL B G 50 15 625 4 43 PAL M 59 94 60 15 734 15 75 3 58 PAL N 50 15 625 3 58 PAL 60 59 94 60 15 734 15 75 4 43 SECAM 50 15 625 4 25 4 41 Additional information m 5 ga Ia E gt o AY ie W20000 en book Page 52 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Warranty and Copyright information ystpsuq 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 Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 35 C altitude lower than 3000 meters and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please
4. 7 To change the position of the smaller picture highlight Position and press lt P gt repeatedly until a suitable position is selected 8 To resize the small picture highlight Size and press lt to set the PIP size among Small or Large 9 To save the settings and leave the OSD menu press MENU once or EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears PIP source conflict list The following source combinations cannot display at the same time for the PIP function Component Video Component S Video and Video S Video Disabled functions for the active windows The following OSD menu functions cannot work on the active windows for the PIP My Screen Auto Source Search 32 Using the projector Ea 9 g v a W20000 en book Page 33 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among BenQ logo or Blue screen you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source To create your own startup screen project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source The rest steps are as follows Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the System Setup menu is highlighted amp Language English 2 Press W to highlight My Screen and press ENTER A confirmation message EI Splash Screen My Screen ig My Scr displays A Flo
5. Reduces color smear The higher the setting the more distinct the effect Selecting a color temperature Highlight Color Temperature and select a preferred setting by pressing lt 4 gt on the projector or remote control There are several color temperature settings available 1 Lamp Native With the lamp s original color temperature and higher brightness This setting is suitable for environments where high brightness is required such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms Warm Makes pictures appear reddish white Normal Maintains normal colorings for white Cool Makes pictures appear bluish white User 1 User 2 User 3 Recalls the settings customized in the Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning menu See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 28 for details O ah ci a E Black Level Clarity Control 4 Color Temperature ig Color Temperature User_ Fine Gamma Selection iant Color t r Management Dynamic Black IRIS Lens Shift E Black Level OIRE ity Control Color Temperature Color Temperature User_ Fine Gamma Selection 24 iant Color On Color Management Dynamic Black IRIS Lens Shift Normal Detail Enhancement Luma Transmission Chroma Transmission Black Level i Clarity Control 1 Color Temperature User_ Fine Gamma Selection Brilliant Color amp Color Management Dynamic Black IRIS Lens Shift z eo eT Ba About color temperatures There are many different
6. See Setting a preferred color temperature on page 28 for details Gamma Selection depends on the selected Picture Mode See Selecting a Gamma setting on page 29 for details Brilliant Color On See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 29 for details Color Management See Color Management on page 28 for details Dynamic Black On See Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS on page 29 for details Using the projector 37 e es 5 ga a r gt KA c ce W20000 en book Page 38 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM IRIS See Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS on page 29 for details na Lens Shift See Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 12 for details 3 Display menu FUNCTION default setting value DESERIETION There are several options to set the picture s aspect ratio depending on your input Aspect Ratio Anamorphic source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 30 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the picture See Correcting picture distortion on 0 page 23 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected picture use the Position directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page 0 change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Overscan Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges You can also manually p
7. Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Password page IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 5 To leave the OSD menu press MENU If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong Password Error password the password error message as pictured to the right displays lasting for three seconds and the Input Password page follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 22 for details Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time Using the projector 21 Ea E A sl ps Y gt W20000 en book Page 22 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM iis Entering the password recall procedure m 1 Press and hold PRESET MODE on the projector or PRESET on the A E remote control for 3 seconds The projector will display a coded number 7 N Please write
8. October 22 2007 3 35 PM A To clean the filter s 1 Shut down the projector if turned on and wait 5 Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for ga until the fans stop running computers and other office equipment or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to vacuum or sweep the dust away 2 Release the bottom edge of the filter cover right side of projector by gently pulling the tabs on the lower ends of the panel as illustrated If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken you should replace it 6 Re install the filter grill and cover securely 3 Remove the filter cover by gently lifting the 7 Reapply power and turn the projector on loosened cover vertically upwards and then away Ifthe filter grill is not correctly seated in place from the projector body you will be reminded by messages displayed on the screen until ENTER is pressed on the highlight of OK The projector will automatically shut down within minutes if there has been no further action taken Re install the filter and cover securely then turn on the power again Resetting the filter timer Do not reset the filter timer if the filter has not 4 Remove the dust filter grill by pulling the tab been replaced outwards and away from the projector 1 After the startup logo press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Dust Filter
9. Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector 16 See Shipping contents on page 6 for details Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting with video equipment e QD X s ce W20000 en book Page 17 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Connecting HDMI devices esl i 5 You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices ga E HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc en m Ooooo From audio output To audio input 3000 terminals terminals 9 HDMI cable You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier Connecting RGBHV devices Use a RGBHV video cable with 5 BNC male connectors for connection Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc A 0 NE E Ooooo oooO Oooo 0 From audio output To audio input terminals terminals BNC cable Connecting component video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals AV equipment DVD player digital tuner etc From audio output To audio input terminals terminals Component cable The RCA type component video sockets are provided for connection to video output devices If you have a BNC type component video cable you can alte
10. October 22 2007 3 35 PM Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 480 60 720 x 487 59 94 15 734 13 5 480 60p 720 x 483 59 94 31 469 27 576 50i 720 x 576 50 15 625 14 75 576 50p 720 x 576 50 31 25 29 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 75 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 125 31 25 74 25 72 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 59 94 60 33 716 33 75 74 175 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 23 98 24 26 978 27 74 175 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 125 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 29 97 30 33 716 33 75 74 175 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 59 94 60 67 433 67 5 148 35 148 5 Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV via Component and RGBHV inputs Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz H Freq KHz Pixel Freq MHz 480 60 720 x 487 59 94 15 734 13 5 480 60p 720 x 483 59 94 31 469 27 576 50i 720 x 576 50 15 625 14 75 576 50p 720 x 576 50 31 25 29 720 50p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 75 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 125 31 25 74 25 72 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 59 94 60 33 716 33 75 74 175 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 23 98 24 26 978 27 74 175 74 25 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 125 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 29 97 30 33 716 33 75 74 175 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 59 94 60 67 433 67 5 148 35 148 5 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs
11. Off Main Source Video S Video Component 1 Component 2 Dis play Second Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB HD Active Window Main Second Position Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Left Size Large Small H Size 15 15 PC amp Component YPbPr Phase 5 415 Tuning Auto Using the projector 35 ysysugq WY ub W20000 en book Page 36 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM ystpsug System Setup Language English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espafiol Pycckun 8852 f5 tk 3 A St O1 Svenska Nederlands Tiirkge Ce amp tina Portugu s ns Polski Splash Screen BenQ Blue My Screen My Screen 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 Purple Black Blue Menu Settings 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 Input Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S Video Component 1 Component 2 RGB HD Auto Source Search On Off Lamp Power Normal Whisper Lamp Lamp Hours shows lamp hours information Reset Lamp Timer Grid Pattern Color Bar Dust Filter Hours shows lamp hours information Advanced Dust Filter z 3 d Setup Reset Dust Filter
12. Off Red The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp Off Red Off Off Red Red Off Red Green The fans are not working off Red Orange Off Green Red Fan sensors error The projector has shutdown Off Green Orange __ Fans do not rotate during automatically If you try to re Off Orange Red powering up start the projector it will Red Red Red shutdown again Please contact Red Red Green your dealer for assistance Red Red Orange ae Green Red Red Thermal condition error Green Red Green Green Red Orange Orange Red Red The internal temperature is too high Orange Red Green is The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked Orange Red Orange The projector may be in a poorly ventilated location 7 The ambient temperature may be too high off Orange Green The dust filter is seriously clogged with dust The projector is going to shut down Additional information 47 o ysysugq S a D MB Zs mi 5 aa 1a Er Sr W20000 en book Page 48 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the Thee eno power from the pow t rear of the projector and plug the power cable ble into to the power outlet If the power outlet SARS has a switch make sure that it is switched on See page 19 The projector doesnot The power switch is not in the on Put the
13. Sc cceciniseadessdussasaadodsbead boasts 49 Warranty and Copyright information she sesachscrastecntcstesoeviats 52 Regulation statements 53 a WB ZIN WY a W20000 en book Page 3 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 qsysug 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 1 Please read this user manual before you operate 4 Do not place the projector in any of the your projector Keep this manual in a safe place following environments for future reference space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows closed locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may 2 Always place the projector on a level horizontal contaminate optical components surface during operation shortening the proj
14. See Disable Setting Auto Off on page 43 for details Sleep Timer Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 30 minutes Disable and 3 hours Background Color Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed Blue when there is no input signal detected 38 Using the projector KA vi ce W20000 en book Page 39 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM A Menu Display Time 15 sec Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The Menu Settings range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Center qsysug Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position Selects an input source to be projected See Selecting an input source on page 19 for details Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input sources If the source scan is On the projector will scan for input sources until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input source Input Source Auto Source Search Off Advanced Setup menu FUNCTION default setting value DESPEN Lamp Power Normal Selects the projector lamp between Normal and Whisper modes Lamp Hours L Shows the lamp hours information See Getting to know the lamp hour on amp page 43 for details Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed select Reset to return the lamp timer to 0 See Resetting
15. and press ENTER The Dust Filter page displays 3 Highlight Reset Dust Filter Timer and press ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press ENTER The filter time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the filter is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 42 Additional information 9 ce W20000 en book Page 43 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 Whisper mode 3 2 hours used in Normal mode Pattern C See Setting Lamp Power as Whisper below for more information on p punente 4 High Altitude Mode Whisper mode B Password a Key Lock Reset All Settings To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp and press ENTER The Lamp page displays ee 3 Highlight Lamp Hours and press ENTER to display the Lamp Hours i information page 4 To leave the menu press MENU About Lamp Rest Rate Lamp Rest Rate shows the percentage of the lamp rest life The method of ae calculating the rate is as follows Lamp Rest Rate Rest Rate 1 Total Lamp Hou
16. distances listed on either side of the average distance value 4 Using this value look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that row That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance For example if you have a 16 9 aspect ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4 5m 450cm please refer to 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table The closest match in the Average column is 449 cm Looking across this row shows that an 100 inch screen is required 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 23 for details Positioning your projector 13 s AIP INS W20000 en book Page 14 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 49 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position ies fee e an r Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Floor Installation Ceiling Installation Galing Diagonal Screen Center of the lens Diagonal 7 Cehiter of the lens Floor Screen Projection Distance 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table
17. down the recall code and on the screen ues your nearest BenQ Customer 2 Write down the number and turn off your projector 3 Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You peco 0212 may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector FEOF a Changing the password 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press A F to highlight Password and press ENTER The Password page displays Highlight Change Password and press ENTER The Input Current Password page displays 4 Enter the old password B Ifthe password is correct the message Input New Password displays Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Current Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU to cancel the change or try another password 5 Enter a new password IMPORTANT The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this manual in a safe place 6 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 7 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next t
18. 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 horizontal center of 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 This projector is equipped with a movable lens See Shifting the projection lens vertically below for details You can see the diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down If the projector is positioned further away from the screen the projected image size increases and the vertical offset also increases proportionately When determining the position of the screen and projector you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension which are directly proportional to the projection distance BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16 9 and 4 3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector There are two dimensions to consider the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen projection distance and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen offset Shifting the projection lens vertically The vertical lens shift contro
19. increase brightness or press to eo za raise the contrast and decrease brightness ennai Using the OSD menu Lees 1 Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the Picture Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight IRIS 3 Press lt to lower the contrast and increase brightness or press to raise the contrast and decrease brightness ict Black Level OIRE Clarity Control amp Color Temperature Normal olor Temperature User_ Fine amma Selection Color Management Dynamic Black IRIS Lens Shift Using the projector 29 WY a W20000 en book Page 30 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Digital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio which is the default for this projector and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4 3 ratio ystpsug With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source Images can be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally or non linearly which distorts the image To change the projected picture ratio no matter what aspect the source is e Using the remote control Press one of the aspect ratio buttons to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements Using the
20. information CHINA EU UK US w power Component Remote Patteries USE Dust fitter Projector Power cable d Video cable control manual Remote control batteries 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 Refit the cover by aligning it with the case and sliding it back up into position Stop when it clicks into place CF Notes on handling batteries Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage Remote control operation Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the
21. infrared IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the up to 8m remote control reaching the projector The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam Always aim straight at the projector however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector 6 Overview e V o AY ie W20000 en book Page 7 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Projector features 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 m 5 ga Ia E DE 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 Super high contrast ratio This projector utilizes a motorized IRIS control lens to achieve a super high contrast ratio e Vivid color reproduction This projector features an 7 segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range unattainable with lesser segment color wheels Rich gray scale When viewed in a darkened environment the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray scale display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes e Extra low noise operation T
22. lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode m 5 da fo Er Sy 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 If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer See Indicators on page 47 for details The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp Status Message The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Whisper selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 43 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp warning appears G NOTICE Order replacement lamp Lamp gt 2000hrs Press ENTER to dismiss the message The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has Tamper Ene significantly diminished If the lamp is not replaced beforehand it should be replaced after 2950 hours usage NOTICE Order replacement lamp Press ENTER to dismiss the message The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours The lamp MUST be replaced b
23. menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up See Creating your own startup screen on page 33 for details Locking control keys With the control keys on the remote control and projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When Key Lock is on no control keys on the remote control and projector will operate except POWER and EXIT To lock the keys Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted Patter 2 Press W to highlight Key Lock and press ENTER The control keys lock H Hokan Hoe To unlock the keys press and hold EXIT on the projector or remote control for 5 PES ae seconds ISF Using the projector 33 Ea 9 ce W20000 en book Page 34 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM es 5 aa 1a Sy Sy 34 Turning the power off To turn the projector off press POWER on the projector or remote control and a warning message appears Press POWER again The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete Then the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop If the projector will not be used for an extended period turn the main power switch off and unplug the
24. of key s and lock Refer to the lock s documentation about how to use it 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 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 A You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print out this manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall Setting a password C7 Once a password has been set and activated the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Password and press ENTER The Password page pee displays a Ean Ae Mode 3 Highlight Password and press lt gt to select On The Input Password Eee sates page displays 4 As the picture indicates the four arrow keys A gt V lt respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys on the remote control or projector to a enter six digits for the password
25. ole S W20000 en book Page 1 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM BenQ W20000 W5000 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Welcome e 4 A ZAIN ysysug W20000 en book Page 2 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Table of contents Important safety instructions 3 IV OLVICW sinia a 6 Shipping contents sii cadssricassersaenvoravueaseanes 6 Remote control batteries eee 6 Remote control operation 6 Projector feateeSixsteietsecerectetvbel irene 7 Projector exterior VIEW sesser 8 Controls and functionS sessessesesesessese 9 Gontrol panelis ei aiia atts 9 Remote control sesessesessesessesoesessosessossesse 10 Positioning your projector 11 Choosing a location esseeeeeeseeeees 11 Obtaining a preferred projected image SIE r E E T 12 Shifting the projection lens vertically 12 How to determine the position of the projector for a given Screen SIZE 13 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance se seeeeeseeeeeees 13 Projection dimensions sessseeeeeeeeee 14 Connecting with video equipment siccscicscnsseesevedsacainesveets 16 Preparations ccsscsceescsseseseessesseseeseeses 16 Connecting HDMI devices 17 Connecting RGBHV devices 0 17 Connecting component video devices 17 Connecting S Video or video devices 18 Connecting a COMpUtET ou eee 18 Using the projector 19 Turning the pr
26. page 21 for details 5 Source Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected See Selecting an input source on page 19 for details 6 Ifthe horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector the message Out of Range will be displayed on the screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source CF The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up 1 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 e Using the remote control or projector Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected To switch between HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 press HDMI 1 2 again Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the System Setup menu is a raae Eun highlighted ce 2 Press W to highlight Input Source and press ENTER The source a sk selection bar displays e 3 Press A W repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press eA On ENTER 31 S Vi
27. power switch in the on position See turn on a position page 19 Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely he 44 attached Correctly attach the lamp cover See page 44 Turn the video source on and check that the The video source is not turned onor i signal cable is connected correctly See page connected correctly 16 No picture The projector if dot correctly Check the connection See page 16 connected to the input source device The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the Source buttons on the remote control or SOURCE on the projector See page 19 Image is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 16 Picture is blurred The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 20 The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this unit if necessary See page 23 Remote control does The batteries are out of power Replace both of the batteries with new ones See page 6 There is an obstacle between the Remove the obstacle See page 6 n
28. to change the PIP window position press POSITION repeatedly until a desired position is selected When the PIP window is on to highlight one of the sources to make adjustments press ACTIVE repeatedly until the source is selected Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Using the OSD menu x Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment 0 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight PIP and press ENTER The PIP page displays eee eee 3 Highlight PIP and press lt gt to select On The projector will select two currently active signals to display and the last viewed picture will be displayed on the big screen as a main source gt See PIP source conflict list on page 32 for the conflict source Main Source combinations Active Window oe 4 To change the Main Source or Second Source press W to highlight Main Source or Second Source and press ENTER The source selection bar displays 5 Use A to highlight the source you want to display for the main bigger or second smaller window and press ENTER to save the setting and go back to the PIP page 6 To make OSD settings to one of the two sources main or second highlight Active Window and press lt P gt to select the source you want to make adjustments CF The settings made on the OSD menus will only take effect on the active window See Disabled functions for the active windows on page 32 for exceptions
29. EXIT Baci 2 Use lt gt to highlight the System Setup menu Language English Splash Screen BenQ igi My Screen tw Projector Position Floor Front m Auto O Disable PEL Disable Background Color m Menu Settings sq Input Source Auto Source Search 3 Press W to highlight Language and press lt gt to select a preferred language El 2 El English EI Splash Screen BenQ ai My Screen m Projector Position Floor Front m Auto Off Disable E Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue m Menu Settings 5 Input Source ELT Source Search On 4 Press MENU once or EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected picture to the size that you 2 need using the zoom ring Using the projector Then sharpen the picture by rotating the focus Jj WA is Y W20000 en book Page 21 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent stealing If not purchase a lock like Kensington lock to secure the projector You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector See item 12 on page 8 for details qsysug A Kensington security cable lock is usually the combination
30. LENS button Displays the setting page for the adjustment of the motorised vertical Lens shift value See Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 12 for details IRIS button Displays the setting bar for the adjustment of the motorised aperture lens IRIS See Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS on page 29 for details LIGHT button Turns on the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds Pressing any other button while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds Press the button again to turn the backlight off Vv h NY a W20000 en book Page 11 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Positioning your projector es 5 ga 72 gt 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 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 Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common floor behind the screen way
31. OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Display menu is highlighted j 2 Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio m Aspect Ratio Anamorphic 3 Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal Position aneen and your display requirements a About the aspect ratio 1 Anamorphic ANA Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center eae O O of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This setting stretches and resizes p gt O linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions o O O O 16 9 picture independently It stretches the height of the source image until it reaches the full projected height and stretches the width of the source image until it reaches the full projected width This may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 2 4 3 Scales a picture so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with T6 O O a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 pictures like computer O gt monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it Q a O O displays them without aspect alteration Fapicturg 3 Letter Box LB Scales a picture to fit the projector s native resolution in 3 its h
32. Timer High Altitude Mode On Off Password On Off Password z Change Password inputs current password Key Lock Reset All Settings ISF inputs current password Source Picture Mode Resolution Information Normal Lamp Hours Whisper Total Dust Filter Hours Note that the menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible The default values listed in this manual especially on pages 37 39 are for reference only They may vary from the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products 36 Using the projector ce W20000 en book Page 37 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Picture Basic menu FUNCTION default setting value Picture Mode Cinema DESCRIPTION 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 24 for details Load Settings From Selects a picture 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 25 for details Brightness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the brightness of the picture See Adjusting Brightness on page 26 for details Contrast depends on the selected input sourc
33. W20000 en book Page 13 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Cl 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 2 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen Dimensions 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 Decide the exact height of your projector according to the position of your screen and the adjustable vertical lens shift range For example if you are using an 120 inch 4 3 aspect ratio screen please refer to 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table The average projection distance is 495 cm How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 16 9 or 4 3 2 Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen This is the projection distance 3 Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average distance from screen column labelled Average Check that your measured distance is between the min and max
34. ack portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 4 3 picture gt OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas Using Panamorph lenses optional Panamorph lenses allow you to convert 16 9 projectors to the full 2 35 1 aspect ratio of most of major motion pictures showing the best movies without letterbox bars at top and bottom of images while increasing resolution by 33 and brightness by 20 Cy Pressing LB on O O Using O O the remote Panamorph control lens OO i OL gt O a 2 35 1 aspect ratio image 2 35 1 aspect ratio image 2 35 1 aspect ratio image in using the entire resolution a 2 35 1 display area of the 16 9 display You may need a 2 35 1 screen to display the 2 35 1 images For more information please go to www panamorph com or contact the place you purchase the projector Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend 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 gt 10 hours without shutdown To activate High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight High Altitude Mode oe 3 Press lt gt to select On A confirmation message displays a e 4 Highlight Yes and press ENTER Reset All Settings ISF Oper
35. ality controls 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 lt on the projector or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units In some areas which use NTSC TV standard the grayscale is measured from 7 5 IRE black to 100 IRE white however in other areas which use PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standard the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE black to 100 IRE white We suggest that you check the input source if it is with 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE then select accordingly Controlling image clarity You may have static or noisy projected pictures To achieve better picture clarity 1 Highlight Clarity Control and press ENTER on the projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page 2 Press A F to select the item you want to adjust and press lt gt to set the desired value Noise Reduction Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players The higher the setting the less the noise Detail Enhancement Sharpens the image The higher the setting the more details the image reveals Luma Transmission Luminance Transmission Improvement Enhances picture brightness The higher the setting the more distinct the effect Chroma Transmission Chroma Transmission Improvement
36. already have 4 3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4 3 aspect ratio screens to view 16 9 ratio projected images Floor Installation Ceiling Installation pi eiling Diagonal Image Height Pauly al Diagonal Screen Image Height Projection Distance Center of the lens eo Center of the lens Projection Distance Screen Floor 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table Screen Dimensions Projection Distance in cm nine Mex ae est Lowest Image Diagonal Height Width distance lens ag f with Average _ position vis Height inch cm cm with min position max zoom cm cm D cm zoom C 41 62 83 154 169 184 5 42 47 50 76 102 187 206 225 6 51 57 60 91 122 225 248 270 7 62 69 70 107 142 262 289 315 8 72 80 80 122 163 300 330 360 9 82 91 90 137 183 337 371 405 10 93 103 100 152 203 375 413 450 T 103 T14 T0 168 224 412 454 495 13 113 126 120 183 244 450 495 539 14 123 137 130 198 264 487 536 584 15 134 149 140 273 284 525 577 629 16 144 160 150 229 305 562 618 674 17 154 171 160 244 325 599 659 719 18 165 183 170 259 345 637 701 764 19 175 194 180 274 366 674 742 809 21 185 206 190 290 386 712 783 854 22 195 217 200 305 406 749 824 899 23 206 229 250 381 508 937 1031 1124 29 257 286 300 457 610 1124 1237 1349 34 309 343 See the pict
37. ase check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 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 Refer to your laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key combination 18 Connecting with video equipment 9 WY a W20000 en book Page 19 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Using the projector Preparations 1 Plugin and turn all of the connected equipment on 2 Ifnot 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 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 and the main AC power switch is turned on 2 Press and hold POWER on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on 3 The fans will start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up 4 Ifyou are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on
38. at transmits Red Green Blue Horizontal and Vertical sync signals separately on its own conductor See Connecting RGBHV devices on page 17 for how to connect the projector to a RGBHV device The next best video signal is Component Video not to be confused with composite Video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite Video See Connecting component video devices on page 17 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting S Video or video devices on page 18 for how to connect the projector to an S Video or composite Video device Preparations When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn off all equipment before making any connections 2 Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs 3 Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment sockets
39. ation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system i cooling and performance n E i eF WARNING If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your High Altitude Mode is used when the a 4 F x 7 environment is higher than 1500m projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Do you want to turn the High Altitude Mode on Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Using the projector 31 Ea 9 WY a W20000 en book Page 32 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 ystpsuq 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 When the PIP window is on to change the PIP window size press SIZE repeatedly until a desired size is selected When the PIP window is on
40. ction lens p Oy ae 7 Connector panel see below for details Main AC power switch 9 Power cable socket 9 12 10 Adjustable feet 11 Ceiling mounting holes 12 Kensington lock slot Connector panel See Connecting with video equipment on page 16 for connection details 13 HDMI ports 13 l4 15 16 14 Component Video inputs RCA support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 15 Composite Video input RCA 16 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN 17 Component video inputs BNC support Y PB PR Y CB CR or RGB video signal 18 RGB High Definition inputs BNC supports RGBHV video or PC signal 19 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control etc Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices 20 RS 232C port for wired remote control 17 Overview MP Zs W20000 en book Page 9 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Controls and functions becomes too high See Indicators on page 47 for details LAMP indicator light Depending upon which input source is selected selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a preset mode on page 24 for details Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has 12 ENTER button developed a problem See Indicators on page 47 Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD for details menu
41. cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC statement for European users This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility and fulfills these requirements MIC statement B class equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose this product can be used in any area including residential areas WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handling
42. deo Once detected the selected source information will display on the screen BRR for seconds If there is multiple equipment connected to the projector ia you can go back to the source selection bar again to search for other signals a S Video If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals select On in the System Setup gt Auto Source Search menu Component 1 Component 2 7 If you want to use the PIP function see Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 32 for details igi RGB HD Using the projector 19 Ea 9 ce W20000 en book Page 20 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM qsysug 20 Using the menus o 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 Cinema Highlight Status Sub menu I Tint sharpness eset Picture Settings i erame User aca Press EXIT to the previous page or to exit Current input source 5 svideo _ ear Back j To use the OSD menus please set the OSD menu to your familiar language first 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on Picture Mo Cinema z Load Settings From Brightness Contrast Color Tint F Sharpness Reset Picture Settings m Rename User Mode S Video
43. e Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the picture See Adjusting Contrast on page 26 for details Color depends on the selected input source Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video picture See Adjusting Color on page 26 for details Tint depends on the selected input source Adjusts the red and green color tones of the picture See Adjusting Tint on page 26 for details Sharpness depends on the selected input source Adjusts the picture to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 26 for details Reset Picture Settings Returns all settings in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus to the factory preset values See Resetting the picture mode on page 25 for details Rename User Mode Renames User 1 User 2 or User 3 See Renaming user modes on page 25 for details Picture Advanced menu FUNCTION default setting value Black Level 0 IRE DESCRIPTION Sets the picture grayscale as 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE See Setting Black Level on page 27 for details Clarity Control Adjusts the picture clarity See Controlling image clarity on page 27 for details Color Temperature depends on the selected Picture Mode Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning There are several color temperature settings available See Selecting a color temperature on page 27 for details
44. e value Standard Mode with lt p gt See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 26 and User 2 User 3 Advanced picture quality controls on page 27 for details 6 When all settings have been done press MENU to save and leave the settings Renaming user modes You can change User 1 User 2 and User 3 to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of this projector The new name can be up to 12 characters including English letters A Z a z digits 0 9 and space Q To rename user modes 1 In the Picture Basic menu highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER to display the Rename User Mode page 2 Press A F to highlight the item you want to rename and press ENTER The first letter will be highlighted by a white box 3 Press A W to select the first character 4 Press to move along until the new name is set and press ENTER to confirm 5 Repeat steps 2 4 if you want to change the other names Resetting the picture mode All of the adjustments you ve done in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus can be returned to the factory preset values with a key press on the highlight of Reset To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values 1 In the Picture Basic menu highlight Picture Mode and press lt gt to select the picture mode including User 1 User 2 or User 3 you want to reset 2 Press W to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press ENTER The confirmation message dis
45. ect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired 4 Important safety instructions 10 11 4 Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation It may harm your sight Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting ANZ ZS W20000 en book Page 5 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 13 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly Moisture condensation until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply id 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 when there is a sudden change in temperature ystpsugq Avoid volatile liquid Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or some 14 When you think service or repair is required types of cleaner near the projector Do not
46. ector s lifespan and Do not place the projector on an unstable cart darkening the screen stand or table as it may fall and be damaged Do not place inflammables near the projector Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back 3 Do not store the projector on end vertically Doing locations ngar fire alarms so may cause the projector to fall over causing locations with an ambient temperature injury or resulting in damage above 35 C 95 F locations where altitude is higher than 1500 meters 4920 feet above sea level Important safety instructions 3 Ea E P ig W20000 en book Page 4 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM F 5 Do not block the ventilation holes while the 9 E D projector is on even in standby mode Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface o Q 6 In areas where the mains power supply voltage may fluctuate by 10 volts it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS as appropriate to your situation 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it 8 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty If the projector does become wet 142 disconn
47. efore the projector will operate normally NOTICE Replace lamp now Press ENTER to dismiss the message Lamp gt 3000hrs Lamp usage time exceeded Replace lamp refer to User Manual then reset lamp timer Replacing the lamp A 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 To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner 44 Additional information Ea 9 ce W20000 en book Page 45 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM A 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector 5 Slowly pull the lamp out of the projector from the wall socket Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables See Turning the power off on page 34 for details 2 Slightly lift the projector up Loosen the screws on the lamp cover located on the left side C Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glas
48. ge 25 for details ENTER button Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item Overview 10 12 14 Arrow buttons Left lt Up A Right gt DownY Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed when the OSD menu is activated See Using the menus on page 20 for details Adjusts the motorised vertical lens by moving the image upwards or downwards on the screen in relation to the orientation of the projector Up A Down V Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting from an angled projection Left lt 4 Right gt MENU button Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on and off See Using the menus on page 20 for details EXIT button Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu See Using the menus on page 20 for details Picture quality adjustment buttons BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST TINT Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the appropriate picture quality values See Fine tuning the picture quality on page 26 for details Picture window control buttons PIP SIZE POSITION ACTIVE Displays the Picture In Picture PIP windows toggles between the main window and sub window with ACTIVE and adjusts the size and position of the currently active window with SIZE and POSITION See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 32 for details
49. ge 40 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM A The ISF calibration menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized ISF calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these ISF standards to obtain optimal picture quality from BenQ video display devices Accordingly we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician fes 5 aa 1a Sy Sy For more information please go to www imagingscience com or contact the place you purchased the projector Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C 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 Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture Basic gt Picture Mode menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source Lamp Hours Shows the lamp time used under Normal and Whisper modes Dust Filter Hours Shows the total time of the filter has been used 40 Using the projector WY a W20000 en book Page 41 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Additional information es 5 ga 72 gt Care of the projector Your projector
50. have rubber take the projector only to a suitably qualified or plastic products touching the projector for a long technician time They will leave marks on the finish If cleaning with a chemically treated cloth be sure to follow the cleaning product s safety instructions Disposal This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment Lead which is contained in solder 15 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector Mercury which is used in the lamp There are dangerous high voltages inside To dispose of the product or used lamps consult your which may cause death if you should come local environment authorities for regulations into contact with live parts The only user See i serviceable parts are the lamp and air filter Ceiling mounting the projector which have their own removable covers or We want you to have a pleasant experience using your access panels See pages 42 and 44 BenQ projector so we need to bring this safety matter Under no circumstances should you ever to your attention to prevent damage to person and undo or remove any other covers Refer property servicing only to suitably qualified If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling professional service personnel we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceil
51. he case Cc Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please 1 Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to the Spec page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range 2 Retract the adjuster feet 3 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent When you carry the projector yourself please use a soft carry case Cleaning and replacing the dust filter The message to the right displays periodically every 500 hours use You can also use the Advanced Setup gt Dust Filter gt Dust WARNING Filter Hours menu or the Information gt Dust Filter Hours FILTER CLEAN REMIND NOTICE menu to check how long the filter has been used If the filter is EA AAEE not cleaned it can become clogged with dust and prevent proper Clean the filter or replace with a new one ventilation This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector Should the projector filter become seriously clogged with dust it can cause over heating inside of the projector aD Additional information 41 Ea 9 ce W20000 en book Page 42 Monday
52. he contrast Use this to set the peak white i level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors setting to the minimum value makes the image black and white If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic Adjusting Tint Highlight Tint and adjust the values by pressing lt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness Highlight Sharpness and adjust the values by pressing lt on the projector The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the _ 0 mmm s 70 softer the picture becomes The Brightness Color Contrast Tint functions can also be accessible by pressing BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST TINT on the remote control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press lt gt to adjust the values TINT BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR Using the projector o Vv US PA P Fld W20000 en book Page 27 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM CY is Advanced picture qu
53. his projector s unique cooling system design prevents unnecessary fan noise and is rated at less than 25dB in normal mode and a low 23dB when in Whisper mode Motorized lens shift The remote control can be used to adjust vertical lens shift from the comfort of your armchair which is particularly useful if the projector has been ceiling mounted and accessibility to its panel controls is difficult or awkward e Wide variety of inputs and video formats The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment including component video S Video and composite video as well as HDMI RGBHD and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems ISF certified calibration control To reach a higher standard of performance the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers Panamorph lenses compatible The projector is compatible with Panamorph lenses that allow you to convert 16 9 projectors to 2 35 1 aspect ratio Overview 7 Ea Ei NZ ab ce W20000 en book Page 8 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM mi 5 da fo Er Sy Projector exterior view Front and upper side view a Rear IR sensor Control panel See Control panel on page 9 for details Dust filter grill cool air intake Front IR sensor Vent heated air exhaust Proje
54. ime the projector is started 8 To leave the OSD menu press MENU PasswordiChanged Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the Advanced Setup gt Password gt Password menu Highlight Password and select Off by pressing lt gt The message Input Password displays Enter the current password Password Change Password Sp o ig Ifthe password is correct the OSD menu returns to the Password page with Off shown in the row of Password You will not have to enter the password next time when turning on the projector Ifthe password is incorrect the password error message displays lasting for three seconds and the message Input Password displays for your retry You can either press MENU to cancel the change or try another password Note that though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password 22 Using the projector J MB w is W20000 en book Page 23 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 C If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projec
55. ing mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate A Notice Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it Please keep the original packing for possible future securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the shipment If you need to pack your projector after projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket use adjust the projection lens to an appropriate This will perform the secondary role of restraining the position put the lens cushion around the lens and projector should its attachment to the mounting fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together bracket become loose to prevent damage during transportation Important safety instructions 5 W20000 en book Page 6 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Ra lg Overview ies i ga fs Fy D 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 C Some of the accessories may vary from region to region The warranty card and safety manual are only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed
56. it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health B and environment Regulation statements 53 Ea E QD X s
57. item LENS SHIFT A up 13 EXIT button LENS SHIFT W down Performs the same action as LENS and A V on the remote control Adjusts the motorised vertical lens shift by moving the image upwards or downwards on the screen in relation to the orientation of the projector See Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 12 for details When the on screen menu is activated moves the selection upwards or downwards Goes back to previous OSD menus exits and saves any changes made using the On Screen Display OSD menu See Using the menus on page 20 for details J Control panel 7 Keystone D Left arrow lt button Keystone Q Right arrow button m Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 2 from an angled projection 4 See Correcting picture distortion on page 23 for ee 5 details m When the on screen menu is activated moves the ma 6 selection to the left or right 7 e 7 8 MENU button i 6 Performs the same action as MENU on the remote 8 control 9 C 10 Toggles the On Screen Display OSD menu on NSS and off See Using the menus on page 20 13 9 POWER button Performs the same action as POWER on the E r fe remote control J Toggles the projector between standby and on See Turning the projector on on page 19 and Turning the power off on page 34 for details rones riug er 10 SOURCE button Adjusts the Orie ofthe projected image Performs the same action as the source selection Zoom ring bu
58. l provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images The lens shift offset is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical center The projector is equipped with 120 and 80 vertical lens shift You can shift the projection lens upwards or downwards within the allowable range depending on your desired image position To adjust the vertical position of the projection lens 1 Press LENS or A V when the OSD menu is not activated on the remote control or LENS SHIFT A V on the projector to display the Black Level adjustment page Clarity Control Pressing ENTER in the Picture Advanced gt Lens Shift menu x Color Temperature User_Fine performs the same function a 2 To raise the projected image press A on the remote control or Lens e emk et Lens Shift Shift A on the projector To lower the projected image press W on the remote control or Lens Shift Y on the projector Lens Shift Projector position Projector position Floor front or floor rear Ceiling front or ceiling rear D D FSS oe 20 i Cm Ao LA D Ai Center of the lens 80 P 120 C 120 enter of the lens CF See pages 14 and 15 for the corresponding values of C and D Positioning your projector e o amp D D Y
59. 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 filter Contact your dealer or local BenQ Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Before you attempt to clean the lens turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely 1 Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers 2 Ifthere is stubborn dirt or smudge marks use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface C Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials Even paper towels can damage the lens coating Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush cloth and cleaning solution Do not attempt to clean the lens while the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use Cleaning the projector case Before you attempt to clean the case turn the projector off unplug the power cable and leave it several minutes to cool completely 1 To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth 2 To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe t
60. ntinue pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing When the values reach their maximum or minimum with repeated key presses the picture s shape will stop changing You will not be able to change the picture further in that direction Two parallel sides RAMKA AA Press A Press V No parallel sides AA AA RA 1 Press 2 Press V Using the projector 23 Ea E b KA Zi WY a W20000 en book Page 24 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 ystpsug To select a picture mode that suits your need Using the remote control 1 Press PRESET repeatedly or USER 1 USER 2 ISF NIGHT USER 3 ISF DAY on the remote control or PRESET MODE on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Picture Mode 3 Press lt P gt until your desired mode is selected 7 A Picture Mode 7 Cinema These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations Brightness Contrast a
61. ojector on oes 19 Selecting an input source eee 19 Using the Menus sca ssisdissaadiauariaeins 20 Fine tuning the image size and clarity20 Securing the projector ss seseseseseseseses 21 Using a security cable lock eee 21 Utilizing the password function 21 Adjusting the projected image 23 Adjusting the projection angle 23 2 Table of contents Correcting picture distortion 23 Using the preset and user modes 24 Fine tuning the picture quality 26 Advanced picture quality controls 27 Selecting the aspect ratio eee 30 Operating in a high altitude environment ccfe conse ienie dren 31 Displaying more than one image source SIMUItANEOUSLY eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 32 Creating your own startup screen 33 Personalizing the projector menu CIS PLAY hureinretuivaeuln matter aes 33 Locking control keys oo eeseeeseeseeeees 33 Turning the power Off 34 On Screen Display OSD menus 35 Additional information 41 Care of the projector s sssssssssessssssesesee 41 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter 41 Lamp information s sssssesesesesssessssesesese 43 Getting to know the lamp hour 0 43 Extending lamp life wo eee 43 Timing of replacing the lamp 44 Replacing the lamp ss ssssssesessessesseeressessess 44 INCICATORS anniren i 47 Troubleshooting ssssssssessssssssssseseseses 48 SPECICATION
62. or Front 2 I ito Off Disabl 3 Press ENTER again m seep Timer bisabia Back id Bhi The message Screen Capturing displays while the projector is processing Sie Input Source the picture Please wait Alto Souree Search 5 Ifthe action is successful you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen The captured picture is saved as My Screen 6 To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen set My Screen in the System Setup gt Splash Screen menu and restart the projector In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails change your target picture 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 25 for details Menu Display Time in the System Setup gt 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 lt q P to select a suitable time Menu Position in the System Setup gt Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations Use lt gt to select a preferred position Language in the System Setup menu sets your familiar language for the On Screen OSD Menus See Using the menus on page 20 for details Splash Screen in the System Setup
63. orizontal width and resize the picture s height to the 3 4 of the O N C projection width This may produce a picture greater in height than can oo a O be displayed so part of the picture is lost not displayed along the top 16 9 picture and bottom edges of the projection This is suitable for the display of 5 movies which are presented in letter box format with black bars on the OnO O gt top and bottom oo Letter Box format picture 4 Wide Stretches the picture horizontally in a non linear manner that is ro 5 the edges of the picture are stretched more than the center of the picture is O to prevent distortion of the central part of the picture This is suitable for lO Oo Oo occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4 3 aspect picture to 4 3 picture the width of a 16 9 aspect screen It does not alter the height Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width squashed down to the width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using this setting 30 Using the projector v g Y a W20000 en book Page 31 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 5 Real This setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping i sn g ee as O O O O without alteration or resize in the centre of the projection This is most 2 gt O z suitable for use with PC and RGBHD source inputs o o OO ga A CF The bl
64. ot work correctly remote control and the projector You are too far away from the Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector projector See page 6 48 Additional information o amp Pa A Y W20000 en book Page 49 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM WA is Specifications z E All specifications are subject to change without notice D Optical Projection system Single chip DLP system DMD chip 0 95 DLP 1920 x 1080 Lens F 2 4 to 2 7 38 87 to 46 63 mm Projection screen size 41 to 300 Lamp 200W Electrical Compatibility PC 640 x 400 to 1920 x 1080 16 9 Video NTSC PAL SECAM YPbPr NTSC 480i 480p PAL 576i 576p HDTV 720p 1080i DDC 2B Color Space Color Gamut gt 55 NTSC Terminals Input Analog RGB BNC x 5 HDMI V 1 2 x 2 Component Video Y CB CR Y PB PR X 1 Component Video Y CB Cr Y PB Pr x 1 shared with BNC Composite Video x 1 S Video x 1 Output 12VDC Max 0 5 A Control Serial Connector RS232 8 pin MINI DIN General characteristics Projector weight 9 6 kg 21 2 lbs Power VAC 100 240V 3 2A 50 60Hz Automatic Power consumption Max 340W Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C at sea level Operating humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C 1500 3000 m at 23 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode on Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage humidity 10 90 Dimensions 492 x 180 x 420 mm W x H x D 420
65. plays 3 Press lt gt to highlight Reset and press ENTER The picture mode will return to the factory preset settings 4 Repeat steps 1 3 if you want to reset other picture modes lt Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the Advanced Setup menu The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values system wide See Reset All Settings on page 39 for details Using the projector 25 Ea 9 D gt g W20000 en book Page 26 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM mi i ga fs Fy 2r 26 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 lt P gt on the projector or remote control The higher the value the brighter the picture And lower the setting darker ms es the picture Adjust this control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the Picture Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control A eiA pein The higher the value the greater t
66. power cable from the power outlet To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process Press a again to power off Using the projector W20000 en book Page 35 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 Options Picture Mode Cinema Dynamic Standard User 1 User 2 User 3 Load Settings From Brightness 0 100 J Contrast 0 100 Picture Basic coior 0 100 Tint 20 20 Sharpness 0 8 Reset Picture Settings Rename User Mode Black Level 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Noise Reduction 0 1 2 3 Clarity Control Detail Enhancement 0 10 Luma Transmission 0 1 2 Chroma Transmission 0 1 2 Color Temperature Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool User 1 User 2 User 3 PIP Red Gain 0 100 Green Gain 0 100 i Color Temperature Blue Gain 0 100 Picture User_ Fine Tuning Red Offset 0 100 Advanced Green Offset 0 100 Blue Offset 0 100 Gamma Selection 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 Brilliant Color On Off Primary Color Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Color Management Range 0 100 Saturation 0 100 Dynamic Black On Off IRIS 0 19 Lens Shift Aspect Ratio Anamorphic 4 3 Wide Real Letter Box Keystone 2D Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment 0 1 2 3 PIP On
67. ress Adjustment lt gt to decide how much to be concealed Setting 0 means the picture is 100 depends on the selected displayed The greater the value the more portion of the picture is concealed input source while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate Turns the PIP window on or off and makes related adjustments See Displaying more than one image source simultaneously on page 32 for details H Size 0 Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture PC amp Component Phase 0 YPbPr Tuning Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion Auto Adjusts the phase and frequency automatically PIP System Setup menu FUNCTION default setting value DESCRIPTION Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus English on page 20 for details Splash Screen Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start up Three options are available BenQ logo screen Blue screen or My Screen BenQ logo y Captures and stores the projected picture as My Screen See Creating your own startup screen on page 33 for details Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more My Screen Floor Front mirrors See Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 12 for details Auto Off Prevents unnecessary projection when no signal is detected for a long time
68. rnatively connect through the BNC component video sockets You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier Connecting with video equipment 17 Ea E KA c WZ g Zs W20000 en book Page 18 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Connecting S Video or video devices to 5 aa 1a Sy Sr Ooooo a oo O a OOO 000 OF A To audio input terminals From audio output terminals S Video cable or Video cable You need only connect S Video or composite Video cable from the same device never both at the same time You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier C If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device you need not connect to this device again using an S Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S Video are not supplied on the video source device for example with some analog video cameras Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA BNC cable Laptop or desktop computer From audio output To audio input i terminals terminals VGA BNC cable C If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected ple
69. rs 3000 x 100 Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000 3000 hours with proper usage To keep the lamp life as long as possible you t n can do the following settings via the OSD menu oso Screen Beng e Setting Lamp Power as Whisper Bamon ae Using Whisper mode reduces system noise and power consumption If the wm bees oe lt j Input Source z Auto Source Search Whisper mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Whisper mode also extends the lamp life To set Whisper mode go into the Advanced Setup gt Lamp gt Lamp Power menu and press lt gt Setting Auto Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time To set Auto Off go into the System Setup gt Auto Off menu and press lt gt to select a time period The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period Additional information 43 ce W20000 en book Page 44 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Timing of replacing the lamp 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
70. s described below Color Tint z Sharpness Cinema with well balanced color saturation and contrast with a low ty Reset Picture Settings e Rename User Mode brightness level This is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema Dynamic Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Standard Is slightly brighter than Cinema mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light User 1 User 2 User 3 Recalls the customized settings See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 25 for details Fine tuning the selected picture mode The pre defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture Basic and Picture Advanced menus To fine tune the picture mode 1 Press MENU and then press lt gt until the Picture Basic or Picture Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight the item you want to adjust from among Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Black Level Clarity Control Color Temperature Gamma Selection Brilliant Color Color Management IRIS and press lt to set your desired value Your selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source See Fine tuning the picture q
71. s in the projector To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered 3 Remove the lamp cover gt Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it near or above heat sources or near flammable materials gt Do not insert your hand into the projector when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause blurred images 6 Insert the replacement lamp Make sure it is pushed fully and firmly in place 7 Tighten the screws securing the lamp box 4 Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the gt Please be careful to not over tighten the projector If the screws are not loosened screws completely they could injure your fingers It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver to retain the screw should it come loose 8 Re install the lamp cover C Loose screws may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction 9 Tighten the screws on the lamp cover 10 Reapply power and turn the projector back on Additional information 45 ce W20000 en book Page 46 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Resetting the lamp timer E CF Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage a 2 1 After the startup logo press MENU and then press lt 4 gt until the Advanced Setup menu is highligh
72. shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Using the projector 27 KA ci WY a W20000 en book Page 28 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Setting a preferred color temperature m To set a preferred color temperature Fg 1 Highlight Color Temperature and select User 1 User 2 or User 3 by oe SE pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control ane Green Offset 2 Press W to highlight Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning and press Blue Offset ENTER The Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning page displays en The menu name User_ corresponds with the setting selected in Color Temperature 3 Press A to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing lt gt Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue 4 To save and leave the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice 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 windo
73. ted 2 Press W to highlight Lamp and press ENTER The Lamp page displays Eeen 3 Highlight Reset Lamp Timer and press ENTER A warning message id Bia aris Mo displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and Ba T press ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Lamp Power Normal Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Timer 46 Additional information WZ d 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 W20000 en book Page 47 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM When the projector is in a normal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description Red Red Red Main power switch on Orange Off Off Stand by mode Green Flashing off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation s The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down Orange off off process Flashing i The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off When the projector is in an abnormal state Power Temp Lamp Status amp Description off off Red The lamp has been damaged Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp The lamp is not properly attached Orange
74. ted image becomes vertical trapezoidal To correct this problem see Correcting picture distortion on page 23 for details Correcting picture distortion Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following Two parallel sides left and right or top and bottom but is noticeably wider on either side No parallel sides To correct the picture s shape you can perform the following steps 1 Adjust the projection angle Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the top or bottom edge of the screen 2 Ifthe picture is stilled distorted or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above you will need to manually correct the picture Using the remote control or projector i Press one of the Arrow keys on the remote control lt 4 gt or projector D lt 0 to display the Keystone page ii See step iv below for further operation Using the OSD menu i Press MENU and then press lt P gt until the Display menu is highlighted ii Press W to highlight Keystone and press ENTER The Keystone page displays y iii Highlight 2D Keystone and press ENTER The keystone correction Keyan Gs page displays en a T iv Press the key whose keystone icon is similar to the shape of the PC amp Component YPDPr Tuning projected picture Co
75. the lamp timer on page 46 for details Grid Press ENTER to display the grid test pattern It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free of distortion Pattern Color Bar Press ENTER to display the color bar test pattern You can display this test pattern to check that the colors are to your liking Dust Filter Hours Shows the dust filter hours information Reset Dust Filter Timer Resets the duster filter timer to 0 See To clean the filter on page 42 for details High Altitude Mode A mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature See Off Operating in a high altitude environment on page 31 for details Password Off Limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password See Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details Dust Filter Password Change Password You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new one See Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details Locks the keys on the projector and remote control except POWER and EXIT See Locking control keys on page 33 for details Returns all settings to the factory preset values Key Lock Reset All Settings The following settings will still remain Names of user modes Keystone Position H Size Phase Language Projector Position High Altitude Mode Lamp and Password Using the projector 39 ce W20000 en book Pa
76. tion and select a preferred setting by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control E Black Level O IRE Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture Sa oes _ brightness ig Color Temperature User_ Fine Ei Gamma Selection 24 Brilliant Color On Color Management Dynamic Black IRIS Increases the average brightness of the picture Best for a lit environment EEPE meeting room or family room d Gamma 2 4 2 5 Best for viewing movies in a darken environment Gamma 2 6 2 8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes Gamma 2 2 High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast C D 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 8 Adjusting contrast ratio via IRIS The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show This projector has a very high contrast ratio which can reveal subtle color detail not possible with projectors which have a lower contrast ratio You can adjust the contrast level to allow for ambient lighting levels within the room which may affect color detail Make sure Dynamic Black in the Picture Advanced menu is set to On before you can adjust the contrast ratio To manually adjust the contrast ratio Using the remote control gy Black Level OIRE jy Clarity Control 1 Press IRIS The adjustment bar displays olor Temperature Normal 2 Press lt to lower the contrast and
77. to position the projector for quick setup and Note that a special rear projection screen is required portability Set Floor Rear after you turn the projector on I 2 Ceiling Front 4 Ceiling Rear Select this location with the projector suspended from Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen the ceiling behind the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ from your dealer to mount your projector on the Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this ceiling installation location Set Ceiling Front after you turn the projector on Set Ceiling Rear after you turn the projector on it H To set the projector position a 1 Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press lt gt until the a Language English System Setup menu is highlighted ae Bend 2 Press A W to highlight Projector Position and press lt p gt until the correct ee ee ae position is selected F Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Blue m Menu Settings 5 Input Source Auto Source Search On Positioning your projector 11 v MB Zs W20000 en book Page 12 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM to 5 aa 1a E Sr 12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors
78. ts two adjacent colors the color contains Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to olor Manag each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure Range red is selected Increasing its range will include both the red color close to os yellow and red color close to magenta 4 Press W to highlight Saturation and adjusts the color saturation level by pressing lt gt If you select Red and set its range at 0 only the saturation of the pure red will be affected Cc Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic 5 To leave and save the settings press MENU once or EXIT twice 28 Using the projector Ea 9 NY W20000 en book Page 29 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant 11 ii Black Level OIRE colors in picture When set to Off Brilliant Color is disabled pee 4 Color Temperature Normal olor Temperature User_ Fine jamma Selection 2 4 Brilliant Color On Color Management Dynamic Black IRIS Lens Shift Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selec
79. ttons COMP1 COMP2 VIDEO HDMI 1 Adjusts the size of the projected image HDMI 2 RGB HD S VIDEO on the remote POWER indicator light control Lights up or flashes when the projector is Switches sequentially through input sources operating See Indicators on page 47 for details See Selecting an input source on page 19 for TEMPerature warning light details Lights up or flashes if the projector s temperature 11 PRESET MODE button Overview 9 IA o amp SA bs W20000 en book Page 10 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM ies i wa fs Fy 2r 10 Remote control N 90 00 POWER button Toggles the projector between standby and on See Turning the projector on on page 19 and Turning the power off on page 34 for details Source selection buttons COMP1 COMP2 VIDEO HDMI 1 2 RGB HD S VIDEO Selects an input source for display See Selecting an input source on page 19 for details Aspect buttons ANA 4 3 LB WIDE REAL Selects the display aspect ratio See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 30 for details PRESET button Selects one of the preset program modes See Selecting a preset mode on page 24 for details MEMORY buttons USER 1 USER 2 ISF NIGHT USER 3 ISF DAY and DEFAULT Restores picture settings saved in USER 1 USER 2 ISF NIGHT USER 3 ISF DAY or DEFAULT for 13 the current input source See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on pa
80. uality on page 26 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 27 for details Each time you change the picture mode the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set for that particular picture mode on that particular input If you change the input source the most recently used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored 24 Using the projector P Sg WY a W20000 en book Page 25 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode 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 lt P gt to select User 1 User 2 or User 3 mode Pi en 2 Press W to highlight Load Settings From Load Settings From Brightness Contrast This function is only available when User 1 User 2 or User 3 panes Tint mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub menu item pebbled Reset Picture Settings m Rename User Mode 3 Press ENTER to display the Load Settings From page 4 Press W to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press 2 S Video Load Settings From ENTER and EXIT Cinema Mode 5 Press Wto select a sub menu item to be changed and adjust th
81. ures of Shifting the projection lens vertically on page 12 for the range of C and D The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Only the recommended screen sizes are listed If the your screen size is not in the table above please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance Positioning your projector 15 Ea S NWP ZIN W20000 en book Page 16 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM ies 5 gar Se 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 Apple Macintosh system However it has no built in speakers and cannot be connected to audio equipment The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables All you need to do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI 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 See Connecting HDMI devices on page 17 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI device The RGBHV also provides high video quality th
82. visit www BenQ com Copyright Copyright 2007 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 magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes 52 Warranty and Copyright information NZ ab Ea Ei AIP Zl W20000 en book Page 53 Monday October 22 2007 3 35 PM 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 CLASS B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen
83. ws 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 Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced professional installer The Color Management provides six sets RGBCMY of colors to be adjusted to favorite colors When you select each color you can independently adjust its color range and saturation according to your preference To adjust and store the settings 1 In the Picture Advanced menu highlight Color Management and press ENTER The Color Management page displays ar a 2 Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among 7 Garity Control 8 Color Temperature Normal Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue and Magenta i Color Temperature User_Fine 3 Press W to highlight Range and press lt P to select the color range you Er n Dynamic Black wish to make adjustment The bigger the range the more proportions of i

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