W1400 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual
Table of contents Important safety instructions.......3 Overview..........................................6 Shipping contents...................................... 6 Standard accessories..................................... 6 Optional accessories..................................... 6 Replacing the remote control batteries...................................................... 7 Remote control effective range ............ 7 Projector features .................................... 9 Projector exterior view ..
Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation. Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment.
5. Do not block the vents holes while the projector 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight. 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. 6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage 10. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the may fluctuate by ±10 volts, it is recommended rated lamp life.
13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until Moisture condensation the projector has cooled down and is unplugged Never operate the projector immediately after from the power supply. 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. 14.
Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Standard accessories Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. **The VGA cable is not supplied in European regions.
Replacing the 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 up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two 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.
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling 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.
Projector features • • • • • • • • • Full HD compatible The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 576i, Enhanced Definition television (EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction. High picture quality The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 4 9 Rear and lower side view See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 18 for connection details. 10 11 12 13 19 20 21 22 18 21 22 22 21 21 10 14 15 16 17 Important safety instructions 1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on page 11 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent 4. Lens cap 5. Lens shift cover 6. Focus and Zoom ring 7. Vent 8. Front IR sensor 9. Projection lens 10. HDMI ports 11.
Controls and functions Control panel 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 7 12 13 14 15 16 8 12 5 6 1. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. 3. Lens shift cover 4. Top IR remote sensor 5. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. 6. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. 7. Left/ Decreases the projector volume.
Remote control 10. FINE TUNE Displays the "Color Temperature Fine Tuning" menu. For details, please refer to 2 "Setting a preferred color temperature" on 15 16 3 page 30. 4 17 5 11. 3D/INVERT 18 6 15 7 Enters the "3D" menu directly and toggles the 19 8 invert function between on and off. 9 12. MUTE Toggles projector audio between on and off. 10 11 20 13. FREEZE 12 13 Freezes the projected image. 14.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 1. Front: 3.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down.
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 26 for details.
Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
Shifting the projection lens vertically The vertical lens shift control 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.
Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Connecting HDMI devices • Connecting HDMI devices to the projector with HDMI cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players, Blu-ray players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Connecting S-Video or video devices You need to connect only 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.
Using the projector Preparations 1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch on. Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. Turning the projector on Follow the steps below. 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. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S-Video NOTE: When automatically searching for a valid input source, the projector cycles through the available signals following the sequence from top to bottom as the source selection bar shows.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Picture -- Basic Cinema Preset Mode Highlight User Mode Management Sub-menu Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Tint 50 Sharpness 2 Flesh Tone 3 Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power Status Lamp Native Off Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the previous page or to exit.
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. You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password.
Entering the password recall procedure 1. Make sure the Input Password page displays on screen. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. "XXX" , as shown in the illustration at right, are numbers that vary depending on different models. RECALL PASSWORD Please write down the recall code, and contact BenQ Customer Center. Recall code: XXX XXX XXX XXX 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this problem, see "Correcting picture distortion" on page 26 for details.
Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a preset mode that suits your need: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Picture -- Basic menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Preset Mode. 3. Press / until your desired mode is selected.
5. Press to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and press MODE/ENTER and MENU/EXIT to go back to the User Mode Management page. 6. Here you can rename the User 1, User 2, or User 3 mode by pressing to highlight Rename User Mode and press MODE/ENTER. The Rename User Mode page displays. 7. Press / / / until your desired character is selected and press MODE/ENTER. 8. Press MENU/EXIT to go back to the main menu once you are done. 9.
Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the Picture -- Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing or remote control. / on the projector 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 in the Picture -- Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing remote control.
Advanced picture quality controls There are more advanced functions in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... and Display menus to be adjusted to your preference. To save the settings, just press MENU/EXIT to leave the OSD menu. Setting Black Level Highlight Black Level in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and press or remote control to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. / on the projector The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units.
Selecting a Gamma setting Highlight Gamma Selection in the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu and select a preferred setting by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. • Gamma 1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ Select these values according to your preference. • Gamma 2.2 Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family room. • Gamma 2.4/2.
1. In the Picture -- Basic > Advanced... menu, highlight Color Management and press MODE/ENTER. The Color Management page displays. 2. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. 3. Press to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in Red Yellow Cyan Magenta the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 18 for how the audio input is connected. Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Audio Setup menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Mute and press / to select On.
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. 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.
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. 6. Letter Box: Scales a picture to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal width and resize the picture’s height to the 3/4 of the projection width. This may produce a picture greater in height than can be displayed, so part of the picture is lost (not displayed) along the 16:9 picture top and bottom edges of the projection.
Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods of time (>10 hours) without shutdown. To activate High Altitude Mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. Press to highlight High Altitude Mode. Press / to select On. A confirmation message displays.
Displaying more than one image source simultaneously Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly connected to the projector. To display the PIP window: • Using the remote control Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following the steps starting from step 3 in the section "Using the OSD menu" below. • Using the OSD menu 1.
Watching 3D content Your BenQ projector supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through D-Sub, Component, HDMI, Video, and S-Video. Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and software to play 3D content on BenQ projector. Connecting 3D video devices • • • • PlayStation games i. Make sure you have updated your console to the latest software version in PlayStation 3. ii. Insert the 3D game disc. Or you can download games via the PlayStation network. iii.
Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. Use / to select a suitable time length. • Menu Position in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in five locations.
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.
Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/Wide/Anamorphic/Letter Box Keystone Position Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3 PIP On/Off Main Source HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/S-Video/Component 1/Component 2/PC PIP Source PIP Display PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Active Window Main/PIP Position Top-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right/TopLeft Size Large/Small H.
Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Auto HDMI Settings HDMI Format PC Signal CEC On/Off Video Signal Baud Rate Advanced Setup 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 Test Pattern Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Caption Version Quick Cooling Key Lock CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 On/Off High Altitude Mode Password On/Off On/Off Change Password Power On Lock On/Off (inputs current password) On/Off Reset All Settings ISF (inputs password) Source Preset Mode Resolution Information
Picture -- Basic menu Function Preset Mode User Mode Management Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Flesh Tone Color Temperature Frame Interpolation Lamp Power 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 27 for details. Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below.
Audio Setup menu Function SRS Mute See "Muting the sound" on page 33 for details. Volume See "Adjusting the sound" on page 33 for details. Treble Bass 44 Description Enables or disables the SRS function. Selecting On to enable the surround sound. Adjusts the higher frequencies of your audio source through the projector. The higher the value, the more treble effect you'll receive. Adjusts the lower frequencies of your audio source through the projector.
Display menu Function Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Description There are several options to set the picture’s aspect ratio depending on your input source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 34 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the picture. See "Correcting picture distortion" on page 26 for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected picture, use the directional arrow keys.
System Setup menu Function Language Splash Screen Projector Position Auto Off Sleep Timer Menu Settings Input Source Source Rename Auto Source Search Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 23 for details. Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. You can choose BenQ logo screen, Blue screen or Black screen. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors.
Test Pattern 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. The function is only available when the projector detects no input signal. Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions.
Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Function Source Shows the current signal source. Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in the Picture -- Basic > Preset Mode menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input source. Color System Shows input system format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, YUV, or RGB.
Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer or local customer service center if the projector fails to operate as expected. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
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. See "Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays.
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 lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to http://lamp.BenQ.com for a replacement lamp. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
7. Use the handle to slowly pull lamp housing out of the projector. • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. 2 2 1 8.
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.
Troubleshooting Problem The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. (See page 21.) Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. The lamp cover is not securely attached.
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Display system Single-chip DLPTM system Lens F/Number F = 2.45 to 3.07, f = 15.78 to 25.12 mm Lamp Osram P-VIP 240W/0.8 E20.9n RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 Mini B type USB x 1 (Used for service) Input terminals Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Electrical Video signal input Power supply S-VIDEO AC100–240V, 3.
Dimensions 339mm (W) x 120.2 mm (H) x 284.8 mm (D) Unit: mm 339 284.8 120.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz) 720 x 400 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.3221 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 SVGA_56 56.250 35.156 36.000 SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000 XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.
1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080_60 59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5 640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280 1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000 1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00 Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz) 720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 13.5 720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 27 720 x 576 576i 50 15.63 13.5 720 x 576 576p 50 31.25 27 1280 x 720 720/50p 50 37.5 74.
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz) VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.3221 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000 XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000 XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750 XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080_60 (CEA-861) 59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5 640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280 1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000 1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00 • *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV (via Component 1 and Component 2 inputs) Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Clock (MHz) 720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 13.5 720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 27 720 x 576 576i 50 15.63 13.5 720 x 576 576p 50 31.25 27 1280 x 720 720/50p 50 37.5 74.25 1280 x 720 720/60p 60 45.00 74.25 1920 x 1080 1080/24P 24 27 74.25 1920 x 1080 1080/25P 25 28.13 74.25 1920 x 1080 1080/30P 30 33.75 74.25 1920 x 1080 1080/50i 50 28.
Warranty and Copyright information Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included).
