W1100/W1200 Digital Projector User Manual Welcome
Table of contents Important safety instructions .........................3 Introduction........................7 Projector features .................................. 7 Shipping contents.................................. 8 Projector exterior view .......................... 9 Controls and functions ....................... 10 Positioning your projector15 Choosing a location............................. 15 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ........................................................
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. Safety Instructions 1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 4 7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 11.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 14. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 16. 18. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector. 17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 19. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. • 10W x 2 Big speakers • SRS WOW HDTM significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.
Projector exterior view 1. Front/upper side 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 Rear/lower side 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 28 27 26 25 24 23 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.
Controls and functions Projector 6. 1 2 7. 12 3 4 5 6 7 3 11 5 10 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 9 Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for details. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for details. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 24 for details.
Ceiling mounting the projector We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.
Remote control 5. 1 12 13 2 3 4 14 15 16 5 5 6 4 7 8 17 9 6. 18 7. 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 12 8. 9. FREEZE Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 35 for details. Source selection keys (HDMI-1, HDMI-2, PC, COMP, VIDEO, S-VIDEO) Selects an input source for display. See 10. "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. BLANK Used to hide the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 35 for details.
11. Advanced picture quality adjustment keys 15. (GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, Brilliant Color) 16. Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the appropriate picture quality values. See "Advanced picture quality controls" on page 32 for details. 12. I I Power Toggles the projector between standby 17. mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 22 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 39 for details. TEST 18. Displays the test pattern.
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 22.5 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location 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. Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size. 16:9 is the native aspect ratio of this projector.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. 2. Select your screen size. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "Screen size". 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. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical offset (mm)" value.
Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 58 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance Screen size Distance from screen (mm) Vertical offset (mm) Diagonal W H Min length Average Max length Inch mm (mm) (mm) (max. zoom) (min.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. • Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. 1 2 3 1 10 4 7 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination. 20 • The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER jack.
Connecting Video source devices You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights red after power has been applied. • Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or Source selection keys on the remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 28 for details. If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message 'Out of Range' displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. See "Timing chart" on page 59 for details.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Main menu Highlight Status Sub-menu Press MENU/ EXIT to the previous page or to exit. Current input signal The following example describes how to set the OSD language. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control to turn the OSD menu on. 3. Press to highlight Language and press / to select a preferred language. 2.
Securing the projector Using a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details. A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the lock's documentation for finding out how to use it.
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 27 for details. If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a short time. Entering the password recall procedure 1. 2. 3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds.
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with 'Off'shown in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector. ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays. 3. Press on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. 4.
2. 3. 4. 5. Real: The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.
Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. • • Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the PICTURE: Basic > Picture Mode menu and press mode.
Fine-tuning the image 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. Highlight PICTURE: Basic menu, press to select a submenu item to be changed and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Adjusting Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the lower the setting, the darker the image.
Highlight Detail Enhancement and press enhance the image. / to adjust the value from 0 to 10 to Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and adjust the values by pressing / on the projector or remote control. Choose a preferred color temperature from among Warmer/Warm/Normal/Cool/Cooler. *About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes.
This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. The range is from 1 to 3. If you prefer a stronger enhanced image, adjust toward the maximum setting. For a smoother, more natural image, adjust toward the minimum setting.
6. 7. 8. 9. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing / . The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings. Selecting a Film Mode Highlight Film Mode in the PICTURE: Advanced menu and select by pressing the projector or remote control.
Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the image. The word 'FREEZE' will display in the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are running on the video or other device. If the connected devices have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen.
• Using the remote control Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. • Using the OSD menu 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the AUDIO SETUP menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight MUTE and press / to select On. 3. To restore the sound, repeat steps 1-2 and press / to select Off. Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level, • Using the remote control Press or to select a desired sound level. • Using the OSD menu 1.
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 PIP Size repeatedly until a desired size is selected. When the PIP window is on, to change the PIP window position, press PIP Pos repeatedly until a desired position is selected.
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. The time length ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use / to select a suitable time frame.
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Picture Mode Options Dynamic/Standard/Cinema/ISF Day(for W1200 only)/ ISF Night(for W1200 only)/User 1/User 2/User3 Reference Mode Dynamic/Standard/Cinema Brightness 1.
Aspect Ratio Keystone Overscan Adjustment Auto/16:9/4:3/Letter Box/Real Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Overscan Save by current Digital Zoom Auto/H. Size/Phase/Horizontal Position/Vertical Position/SOG Level PC & Component YPbPr Tuning Quick Auto Search On/Off SOURCE 3.
Language Projector Position Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu display time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu position Top-Left/Top-Right/Center/ Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right Menu Settings 5.
Description of each menu • The default values listed in this manual, especially on pages 43-48, are for reference only. They may vary between the projectors due to the continuous improvement to the products. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a Reference Mode Brightness 1. PICTURE: Basic menu Contrast Color Tint Sharpness picture mode" on page 31 for details.
2. PICTURE: Advanced menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Clarity Control See "Adjusting Clarity Control" on page 32 for details. Color Temperature See "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 33 for details. Color Temperature Fine-Tuning See "Fine-Tuning a Color Temperature" on page 33 for details. Gamma Selection Selects gamma mode that most suits your need for the image quality. See "Selecting a Gamma Selection" on page 33 for details.
FUNCTION Aspect Ratio Keystone Overscan Adjustment Digital Zoom 3. DISPLAY menu PC & Component YPbPr Tuning SOURCE DESCRIPTION There are five options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your input signal source. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 29 for details. Corrects any keystoning of the image automatically or manually. See "Correcting keystone" on page 24 for details. Removes the noise in a video image. Overscans the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source.
4. AUDIO SETUP menu 46 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION SRS See "Turning on/off the SRS" on page 36 for details. Mute See "Muting the sound" on page 36 for details. Volume See "Adjusting the sound level" on page 37 for details. Treble See "Adjusting the Treble level" on page 37 for details. Bass See "Adjusting the Bass level" on page 37 for details. See "Turning on the Power on/off Ring Tone" on page 37 for details.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" on page 15 for details. Projector Position Menu display time Menu Settings Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas. See "Operating in a high altitude environment" on page 36 for details. Mode Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp Mode as Economic" on page 50 for details. Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 54 for details. 5. SYSTEM SETUP menu Equivalent Lamp Hour See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 50 for details.
Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens and case clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • • • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
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 Mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. 3.
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. See "Indicators" on page 55 for details.
Replacing the lamp • Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org. • If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp.
3. Remove the lamp cover by (a) sliding the cover toward the side of the projector and (b) lifting it off. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. • Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. 4. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp. 5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.
7. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screws. 8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. 9. Replace the lamp cover by sliding it into place. (a) 10. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 11. (b) Restart the projector.
Indicators Light Status & Description POWER TEMP LAMP Power events Red Off Off Stand-by mode Green Flashing Off Off Powering up Green Off Off Normal operation Red Flashing Off Off The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Lamp events Off Off Off Off The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution 1920x1080, 1080p RS-232 serial control 9 pin x 1 USB Type B x 1 Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.41 to 2.91 f = 20.72 to 31 mm Lamp 230 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 3.70A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption 320 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby) Mechanical Weight 3.6 Kg (8 lbs) Output terminals RGB output D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Speaker 10 watt x 2 Audio output 3.
Dimensions 339.2 mm (W) x 138.8 mm (H) x 260.6 mm (D) 339.2 260.6 138.8 66.3 91.6 Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) 110.5 150.0 0.5 25.0 23.5 Unit: mm 237.5 116.00 100.00 40.5 120.6 65.0 339.2 58 Specifications 166.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 576 1024 x 600 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.469 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 35.820 41.467 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 70.087 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.0 64.995 Pixel Frequency (MHz) 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 28.3221 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 46.966 51.
Supported timing for HDMI input Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 1920 x 1200 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 61.910 31.469 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 77.425 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 98.958 67.500 47.396 47.776 60.289 68.633 49.702 62.795 71.554 101.563 63.981 79.976 91.146 60.000 85.938 47.712 55.469 55.935 70.635 80.430 65.317 75.000 64.674 65.290 74.038 35.000 49.722 60.241 68.68 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.
VIDEO (HDCP) 15.73 15.63 31.47 31.25 44.96 37.50 26.97 28.13 33.72 33.72 28.13 67.43 56.25 59.94 50i 59.94 50p 59.94 50p 23.98 25 29.97 59.94 50i 59.94 50p 27 27 27 27 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 74.25 148.5 148.5 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p60 720p50 1080/24P 1080/25P 1080/30P 1080i60 1080i50 1080p60 1080p50 Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
Warranty and Copyright information Patents for W1100/W1200 This BenQ projector is covered by the following patents: U.S. patents 6,837,608; 7,275,834; 7,181,318; TW patents 202690; 205470; I228635; I259932; China Patents ( 中国发明专利 ) ZL01143168.7; ZL03119907.0; ZL200510051609.2 Limited warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim.
Regulation statements FCC statement CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 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.
Accessibility Requirements for Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 BenQ’s commitment to accessible products allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices BenQ’s LCD monitors and projectors are compliant with Section 508 guidelines by including the assistive features as below: 64 • BenQ’s monitors have colored “Power” indicators. While the indicator shows green, it means that the monitor is using the full power.
• The mains lead (power cable) on the Projector comes with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. • The rating of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 of the same rating must be used. • If the plug has a detachable fuse cover, remember to place the fuse cover back if you need to change the fuse. • Do NOT use a plug without the fuse cover.
