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W1090
Digital Projector
Home Cinema Series
User Manual
V1.01

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  • Page 1 W1090 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual V1.01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Switching input signal......42 Picture menu .......... 43 instructions....3 Audio Setup menu ........ 48 Overview....... 7 D isplay menu .......... 49 System Setup : Basic menu ....51 Projector features........7 System Setup : Advanced menu ..52 Shipping contents........8 Information menu ........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. H owever, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Please read this manual before In some countries, the line voltage is you operate your projector.
  • Page 4 The lamp becomes extremely hot D o not place this product on an during operation. Allow the projector unstable cart, stand, or table. The to cool for approximately 45 minutes product may fall, sustaining serious prior to removing the lamp assembly damage.
  • Page 5 D o not place this projector in any of D o not block the ventilation holes. the following environments. - D o not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Space that is poorly ventilated or - D o not cover this projector with a cloth confined.
  • Page 6 BenQ to have the attachment through the use of the projector serviced. wrong gauge or length screws.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Projector features Full H D compatible • The projector is compatible with Standard D efinition TV (SD TV) 480i, 576i, Enhanced D efinition television (ED TV) 480p, 576p and H igh D efinition TV (H D TV) 720p, 1080i/p 60H z formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.

  • Page 8: Shipping Contents

    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 T he supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. *The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions.

  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Lamp compartment cover Front/upper side Front IR remote sensor Projection lens External control panel (See "Control Panel" on page 11 details.) Focus ring and Z oom ring Vent (cool air intake) H D MI 1 input jack H D MI 2 / MH L dual mode port Also can be charging connected MH L compatible smart device as...
  • Page 10 Ceiling mount holes Front adjuster foot Bottom side W D P02 Bracket Screw H ole 25 26 W D P02 Bracket Fixed H ole Rear adjuster foot 23 27 O verview...

  • Page 11: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Control Panel ► Right/ Increase volume level Audio volume adjust. W hen the O n-Screen D isplay (O SD ) menu is activated, the # 5, # 6, # 7, and # 13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.
  • Page 12 Remote control Confirms the selected O SD menu item. W hen the O SD menu is off and you are under the MH L connection mode, use the key to confirm the selection on the O SD of your smart device. BACK Goes back to previous O SD menu, exits and saves menu settings.
  • Page 13 10. LIGH T 15. MODE The LED backlight lights up and stays on Selects an available picture mode. 16. FIN E T U N E for approximately 30 seconds when pressing any key on the remote control. Color Temperature Fine D isplays the Pressing any other keys within the 10 Tuning...
  • Page 14 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 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).
  • Page 15 Replacing the remote control battery Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. •...

  • Page 16: Positioning Your Projector

    Projector Position > > Front Ceiling > Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling. Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen. Turn on the projector and make the following settings:...

  • Page 17: O Btaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    8767 9896 T here is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics.

  • Page 18: Connection

    Connection W hen connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 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"...

  • Page 19: H D Mi Connection

    H D MI connection H D MI (H igh-D efinition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like D TV tuners, DVD players, Blu-ray players and displays over a single cable. You should use an H D MI cable when making a connection between the projector and H D MI devices.

  • Page 20: Smart Devices Connection

    Smart devices connection The projector can project the content directly from a MH L compatible smart device. Using an H D MI to Micro USB cable or an H D MI to Micro USB adaptor, you can connect your smart devices to the projector and then enjoy your content on the big screen. Some smart devices may not be compatible to the cable that you use.
  • Page 21 Using an H D MI to Micro USB adaptor and an H D MI cable Connect one end of the H D MI cable to the H D MI input connector on the projector. Connect the other end of the H D MI cable to the H D MI input socket on the adaptor. Connect the other end of the adaptor to the Micro USB output socket on your smart device.

  • Page 22: Component Video Connection

    Component Video connection A/V device Speakers Component Video to VGA (D -Sub) Audio L/R cable adapter cable Audio cable Connection...

  • Page 23: Video Connection

    Video connection A/V device Speakers Video cable Audio cable Audio L/R cable Connection...

  • Page 24: Computer/Pc Connection

    Computer/PC connection N otebook or desktop computer A/V device Speakers USB cable Audio cable VGA cable Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. U sually a key combo 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 notebook.

  • Page 25: Connecting Video Source Devices

    Connecting video source devices You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the video source device as described below: Terminal Terminal name...

  • Page 26: Playing Sound Through The Projector

    Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUD IO O UT socket of the projector. If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch POW ER (where fitted). Check that the indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g.
  • Page 28 Language ii. Specify O SD Keystone iii. Specify Auto Vertical • W hile the Keystone ▲ ▼ Auto • Press key to disable Vertical Keystone Auto Vertical • W hile the Keystone O ff • Press for 2 seconds to Auto Vertical enable Keystone...
  • Page 29 The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't N o Signal detect a valid signal, the message ' ' will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 3 adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector : Screw the front adjuster foot. O nce the image is positioned where you want it. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
  • Page 31 Then sharpen the image by rotating the FO CUS 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. You may correct this in O N E of these ways.

  • Page 32: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions About the O SD Menus To let you make various adjustments or settings on the projector and the projected image, the projector is equipped with 2 types of multilingual O n-Screen D isplay (O SD ) menus: Basic •...
  • Page 33 Basic Advanced If you intend to switch from the O SD menu to the O SD menu, follow the instructions below: U se the arrow keys (▲/▼/◄/►) on the projector or remote control to move through the menu items, and use OK to confirm the selected menu item. •...

  • Page 34: Using The Basic O Sd Menu

    Using the Basic O SD menu D epending on whether or not any video signal is connected to the projector, the Basic O SD menu offers different available functions. Check the following links to learn more. • "Basic O SD menu - with input signals connected" on page 34 •...
  • Page 35 PlayStation consoles (with 3D game discs), 3D Blu-ray 3D players (with 3D Blu-ray discs), 3D TV (with 3D channel), and so on. After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector, wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents.
  • Page 36 Menu Submenus and Descriptions W hen your 3D image is distorted, enable this function to switch between the image for the left eye and the right eye for the more comfortable 3D 3D Sync Invert viewing experience. T he function is accessible through the remote control. Settings Press to enter its submenu.
  • Page 37 Basic OSD menu - without input signals connected As there’s no input signal to your projector, only the submenus of Settings under Basic O SD menu - with input signals connected are available. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. MEN U To access the O SD menu, press on the projector or remote control.

  • Page 38: Using The Advanced O Sd Menu

    Using the Advanced O SD menu Advanced O SD menu offers complete menu functions. Main menu icon Main menu Select Submenu Status BACK Press go back to the previous window or to Current input exit. source T he Advanced OSD menu overview above is for reference only and may differ from the actual design and the projector model you are using.

  • Page 39: Securing The Projector

    Securing the projector U sing a security cable lock The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. O therwise, purchase a lock, such as a Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on the left side of the projector.
  • Page 40 O SD menu W rite down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
  • Page 41 Changing the password Advanced To do this, first and foremost, you have to access the O SD menu (see "About the O SD Menus" on page 32 for details). System Setup: Advanced Password O pen the O SD menu and go to the >...

  • Page 42: Switching Input Signal

    Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. H owever, it can only display one full screen at a time. If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals: Advanced System Setup : Basic •...

  • Page 43: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. The preset picture modes are described as below: Bright: • 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.
  • Page 44 Submenu Functions and Descriptions Adjusts the brightness of the picture. W hen adjusting this control, the black areas of the picture appear just as black and details in the dark areas are visible. The higher the value, the brighter the picture, while the lower the value, the Brightness darker the picture.
  • Page 45 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select accordingly. • Gamma Selection Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. 1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ : • Select these values according to your preference. 2.1/2.2: •...
  • Page 46 Submenu Functions and Descriptions • 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 windows allow daylight into the room. O nly in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
  • Page 47 Submenu Functions and Descriptions Enhances picture quality when projecting composite image from a filmsourced Film Mode O ff DVD or Blu-ray D isc. Setting disables the function. Picture Mode All of the adjustments you’ve made for the selected (including U ser preset modes, ) return to the factory preset values.

  • Page 48: Audio Setup Menu

    Audio Setup menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions • Effect Mode Selects a sound effect mode to your preference. The following preset sound Standard Cinema Music Game Sport U ser modes are provided: Sport sound mode is optimized for viewing sport match. Cinema sound mode is optimized for watching movies.

  • Page 49: D Isplay Menu

    D isplay menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16:9 aspect ratio. H owever, you may use this function to display projected picture of different aspect ratio. In the following illustrations, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
  • Page 50 (with 3D game discs), 3D Blu-ray 3D players (with 3D Blu-ray discs), 3D TV (with 3D channel), and so on. After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector, wear the BenQ 3D glasses and make sure the power is on to view 3D contents.

  • Page 51: System Setup : Basic Menu

    Sets the language for the O n-Screen D isplay (O SD ) menus. Background Color Sets the background color when there is no signal to the projector. Allows you to select which logo screen displays during projector start-up. You can Splash Screen BenQ Blue Black choose logo screen, screen, or screen.

  • Page 52: System Setup : Advanced Menu

    System Setup : Advanced menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions • Reset Lamp T imer Reset Activates this function only after a new lamp is installed. W hen you select "Reset Successfully" message displays to notify that the lamp time has been Lamp Settings reset to "0".
  • Page 53 Submenu Functions and Descriptions It is a mode for operation in areas like high altitude or high temperature. Activate the function when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level and ambient temperature is between 0°C–30°C . Do not use the H igh Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0°C and 30°C.

  • Page 54: Information Menu

    Information menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions Source D isplays the current signal source. Picture Mode D isplays the current picture mode under the Picture menu. Resolution D isplays the native resolution of the input source. Color System D isplays input system format. Lamp Usage Time D isplays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

  • Page 55: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector To turn the projector off, press on the remote control to turn projector off directly. POW ER O r you can press on the projector and a warning message appears. POW ER Press again. O nce the cooling process finishes, the POW ER indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop.

  • Page 56: Advanced O Sd Menu Structure

    Color N ormal /Cool/Lamp N ative/W arm Temperature Picture Lamp Power N ormal/Economic/SmartEco Black Level 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4/2.6/2.8/ Gamma Selection BenQ Brilliant Color /O ff Color Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain/ Temperature Fine Red O ffset/Green O ffset/Blue Advanced… Tuning O ffset Primary Color...
  • Page 57 3D O ff/Frame Sequential/ 3D Mode Frame Packing/ Top-Bottom/Side-by-Side 3D Sync Invert Language ไทย Background Black /Blue/Purple Color Splash Screen BenQ /Black/Blue Projector Front /Front Ceiling/Rear/Rear Position Ceiling System D isable/5 min/10 min/15 min/ Setup: Basic Auto Off 20 min...
  • Page 58 Main menu Sub-menu O ptions Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Timer/Lamp Timer Auto /PC Signal/Video Signal H DMI Format PC Signal: 0 ~255 level H DMI Settings Video Signal: 16~235 level /O ff 9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/ Baud Rate 115200 Test Pattern O ff O n/ Closed Caption System...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    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 clean. N ever remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.

  • Page 60: Lamp Information

    Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour W hen the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. Lamp usage time: the actual usage time of each lamp mode during the operation. Equivalent Lamp hour = Total lamp hour = 2.16*(hours used in N ormal mode) + 1.44*(hours used in Eco mode) + 1*(hours used in SmartEco mode)
  • Page 61 An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. Go to http://www.benq.com for a replacement lamp. T he Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot.
  • Page 62 • To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement. • Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps. W e recommend that you use respirators, safety glasses, goggles or face shield and wear protective clothing such as gloves.
  • Page 63 Loosen the captive screws that secure the lamp. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. • Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. T he sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Lift the handle so that it stands up.
  • Page 64 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. Replace the lamp compartment cover on the projector and tighten the captive screw.
  • Page 65 Indicators Light Power Temp Lamp Status & Description Power events O range O ff O ff Stand-by mode Green O ff O ff Powering up Flashing Green O ff O ff N ormal operation O range O ff O ff Projector is cooling.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power There is no power from the power cord into the power outlet. If the power cable. outlet has a switch, make sure that it is The projector does switched on.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Control Resolution 1080p Mini B Type Display system RS-232 serial control Single-chip DLP™ system 9 pin x 1 Lens F/Number IR receiver x 2 F = 2.59 to 2.87, f = 16.88 to 21.88 Input terminals Lamp Computer input...

  • Page 68: D Imensions

    D imensions 346.24 mm (W ) 101.70 mm (H ) 214.81 mm (D ) 346.24 214.81 101.70 51.28 57.0 Ceiling Mount Installation 60.00 136.00 *Ceiling Mount Screws: M4 (Max. L=25, Min. L=20) 98.00 98.00 63.50 537.9 577.7 631.7 100.6 Unit: mm 214.6 346.2 Specifications...

  • Page 69: Timing Chart

    X GA_120 ◎ 119.989 97.551 115.500 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.000 67.500 108.000 1024 x 576 BenQ N B Timing 60.000 35.820 46.996 1024 x 600 BenQ N B Timing 64.995 41.467 51.419 ◎ ◎ ◎...
  • Page 70 Refresh Clock 3D Frame 3D Top Resolution Mode Frequency Side- Rate (H z) (MH z) Sequential Bottom (kH z) by-Side ◎ ◎ 1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108.000 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500 ◎ ◎ 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712...
  • Page 71 Support timing for Component - YPbPr input H orizontal Vertical D ot Clock 3D Frame Timing Resolution Frequency (KH z) Frequency (H z) Frequency (MH z) Sequential ◎ 480i 720 x 480 15.73 59.94 13.50 ◎ 480p 720 x 480 31.47 59.94 27.00...
  • Page 72 68.667 94.500 X GA_120 ◎ 119.989 97.551 115.500 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.000 67.500 108.000 BenQ 1024 x 576 60.000 35.820 46.996 N otebook Timing BenQ 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 N otebook Timing ◎...
  • Page 73 Refresh Clock 3D Frame 3D Top Resolution Mode Frequency Side- Rate (H z) (MH z) Sequential Bottom (kH z) by-Side ◎ ◎ 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.500 ◎ ◎ 1440 x 900 W X GA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.500 ◎...
  • Page 74 Supporting timing for H DMI Video input D ot H orizontal Vertical Clock 3D Frame 3D Top Side- Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frame Frequency Sequential Bottom (KH z) (H z) Packing (MH z) Side ◎ 480i 720 (1440) x 480 15.73 59.94 27.00...

  • Page 75: W Arranty And Copyright Information

    .com. Copyright Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reser ved. N o 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.

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