BenQ Home Cinema W10000 User Manual
BenQ Home Cinema W10000 User Manual

BenQ Home Cinema W10000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 W10000/W9000 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions ... 6 Overview ... 9 Shipping contents ... 9 Remote control batteries ... 9 BenQ W10000/W9000 projector features ... 10 Projector exterior view ... 11 Front and upper side view ...11 Rear view ...11 Under and side view ...11 Connector panel ...11...
  • Page 4 4. Other adjustments ... 22 5. Using Panamorph lenses (optional) ... 22 Displaying more than one image source simultaneously ...22 Personalizing the projector menu display ...23 Saving and loading the video memory ...23 Turning the power off ...23 Menus ... 24 On Screen Display (OSD) structure ...24...
  • Page 5: Safety, Regulatory And Legal Information

    Safety, regulatory and legal information 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
  • Page 7 Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight.
  • Page 8 Safety, regulatory and legal information Safety instructions (continued) 15. Do not store the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage.
  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to video equipment. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.
  • Page 10: Benq W10000/W9000 Projector Features

    The remote control can be used to adjust vertical lens shift, picture focus, and picture zoom size, all 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.
  • Page 11: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view Under and side view Connector panel See page 17 for connection details. HDHI 1. Rear IR sensor 2. Control panel information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment 4. Indicator lights 5. Dust filter grill (cool air intake) 6.
  • Page 12: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Control panel 1. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. See page 35 for details. 2. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. See page 35 3.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    • The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters, and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam. up to 8m • Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector. Toggles the projector between standby and on.
  • Page 14: Positioning Your Projector

    4. Ceiling rear: Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location. Set Ceiling Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you...
  • Page 15: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector.
  • Page 16: Installation For A 4:3 Ratio Screen

    BenQ dealer for assistance. An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 1.82 to 12.57m distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 50" (1.02 x 0.76m) to 300" (6.1 x 4.57m).
  • Page 17: Connecting With Video Equipment

    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.
  • Page 18: Connecting Video Inputs

    Connecting video inputs Connecting HDMI devices You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
  • Page 19: Using The Projector

    This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. 5. If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, the message "Unsupported timing" will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source.
  • Page 20: Fine-Tuning The Image Size And Clarity

    2. 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.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Contrast Ratio

    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.
  • Page 22: Other Adjustments

    Graphic Group: Component 1 and 2, RGBHD, and HDMI inputs. The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group (G in V), or display one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group (V in The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side (G <=>...
  • Page 23: Personalizing The Projector Menu Display

    • OSD Off (Secs) in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press. • Sleep Timer (Min) in Options menu sets the length of time the projector will auto shutdown. • OSD Position H and OSD Position V in Options menu adjust the OSD position on the screen.
  • Page 24: Menus

    Menus On Screen Display (OSD) structure Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Filter Sharpness Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Save Settings Load Settings Display Aspect Ratio PIP master POP master Input Source PC & Component YP Options Background Color OSD Off (Secs) Sleep Timer (Min) OSD Position H OSD Position V...
  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    White Balance Fine Tuning 3D Color Management ISF Calibration Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are eight different menu languages. The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.
  • Page 26: Picture Menu

    The higher the setting, the less the noise. Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the picture. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.
  • Page 27: Display Menu

    Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture. Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. details. G in V: Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group.
  • Page 28: Options Menu

    Language: Sets the language for the OSD menus. Mirror: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. There are four settings for choice. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket if you need to install the projector on a ceiling.
  • Page 29: Advance Menu

    Advanced - 20 step IRIS: Adjusts the contrast ratio toward Low or High. Whisper mode: This projector features a whisper mode which achieves an astonishing low 23dB of emitted noise during operation—the same level of noise as someone whispering in your ear. Even normal operating noise of 25dB is little more than a whisper.
  • Page 30 BenQ video display devices. Accordingly, we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 32 Additional information 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). Remove the dust filter grill by pulling the tab outwards and away from the projector.
  • Page 33: Installing The Cable Connector-Panel Cover

    Important Notice: The following instructions are only for the projector which is intended to be installed near the floor or in a reachable location. If your projector is ceiling-mounted or out of your reach, it is a must to install or un-install the cable cover through a qualified technician’s help.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp The lamp may be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
  • Page 35: Indicators

    Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state, ...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Additional information Cause 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.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Electrical Video Signal Data Signal Max. number of display colors Terminals Input Output General characteristics Weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature...

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