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BenQ W1070 User Manual

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  • Page 1 W1070/W1080ST Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety instructions..3 Adjusting the projection angle ....29 Correcting picture distortion....29 Overview..........6 Using the preset and user modes ..30 Fine-tuning the picture quality .... 31 Shipping contents........6 Advanced picture quality controls ..33 Replacing the remote control batteries............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 4 Liquids spilled into the projector will void your images for ceiling mount installation. Use only warranty. If the projector does become wet, BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting. disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired. Important safety instructions...

  • Page 5: Moisture Condensation

    Moisture condensation 13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until 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.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information. W1070 W1080ST Projector Remote control...

  • Page 7: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    Operating the projector from the top 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 damage to person and property.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Projector Features

    • Built-in speaker(s) Built-in speaker(s) providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected. • Intuitive lens shift (W1070) The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your projector. • Short throw ratio (W1080ST) The short throw ratio projection provides 1080p picture quality with shorter projection distance.

  • Page 10: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on W1070 page 11 for details.) 2. Lamp cover 3. Vent (heated air exhaust) 4. Quick-release button 5. Lens cap 6. Lens shift lever 7. Focus and Zoom ring 8.

  • Page 11: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Control panel 1. Focus ring 12. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, Down) Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Manually corrects distorted images resulting 2. Zoom ring from an angled projection. Adjusts the size of the image. 3.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote control 10. Digital Zoom (+, -) Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. 11. Picture quality adjustment keys (Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint) Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the appropriate picture quality values. 12. 3D Setting Enters 3D settings directly. 13.

  • Page 13: Positioning Your Projector

    Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Note that a special rear projection screen and the from your dealer to mount your projector on the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for ceiling. this installation location. *Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector...

  • Page 14: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance. <Example> W1070: If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4500 mm, please refer to "The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9".
  • Page 15 size screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes at the projection distance. Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values. 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.

  • Page 16: Projection Dimensions

    <C> <D> <F> <C> <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens W1070 The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [mm] Lowest/Highest Diagonal Height Width Min distance...
  • Page 17 W1080ST The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [mm] Lowest/Highest Diagonal Height Width Min distance Max distance lens position <A> <B> <C> (with max Average (with min <E> [mm] [inch [mm] [mm] zoom)
  • Page 18 <C> <E> <D> <B> <C> <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens <F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens W1070 The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 Projection distance <D> Screen dimensions Lowest/ [mm] Highest Image lens height <H>...
  • Page 19 W1080ST The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 Projection distance <D> Screen dimensions Lowest/ [mm] Highest Image lens height <H> Diagonal Height Width distance position distance [mm] <A> <B> <C> (with Average <E> (with min [inch (mm)] [mm] [mm]...

  • Page 20: Shifting The Projection Lens Vertically

    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.

  • Page 21: 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, 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting Component-Video Devices

    Connecting component-video devices Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier. AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. Laptop or desktop computer To audio input terminals From audio output terminal VGA cable 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.

  • Page 24: Using The Projector

    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 Please use the original accessories (e.g.

  • Page 25: Selecting An Input Source

    Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. NOTE: When HDMI 1 When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with automatically searching for a the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut HDMI 2 valid input source, down.

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Picture language. Preset Mode Standard User Mode Management Brightness System Setup : Basic Contrast Color Language ENTER Tint Splash Screen BenQ Sharpness Projector Position Front Color Temperature Normal Auto Off Disable SmartEco Lamp Power Sleep Timer Disable Advanced... Menu Settings...

  • Page 27: Utilizing The Password Function

    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.

  • Page 28: Entering The Password Recall Procedure

    2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Recall code: 3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. XXX XXX XXX XXX You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the quick-release button to lock the foot in position.

  • Page 30: Using The Preset And User Modes

    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.

  • Page 31: Fine-Tuning The Picture Quality

    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 press to highlight Rename User Mode and press MODE/ENTER.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Sharpness

    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 menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control.

  • Page 33: Advanced Picture Quality Controls

    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.

  • Page 34: Color Management

    Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes. High Brightness Low Brightness Low Contrast High Contrast Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight Brilliant Color in the Picture > Advanced... menu and select On by pressing on the projector or remote control. This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sound

    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. 6.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Aspect Ratio

    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.

  • Page 37: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    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.

  • Page 38: Connecting 3D Video Devices

    Display > 3D > 3D Mode menu. After you have connected the 3D video devices to the projector, make sure the power of BenQ 3D glasses is on. Wear the BenQ 3D glasses, and then enjoy your 3D experience! Using the 3D menus 1.

  • Page 39: Personalizing The Projector Menu Display

    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 : Basic > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press.

  • Page 40: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus

    Black Level 0 IRE/7.5 IRE Clarity Control Noise Reduction Color Temperature Fine Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain/Red Offset/ Tuning Green Offset/Blue Offset Advanced... Gamma Selection 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.8/BenQ Brilliant Color On/Off Color Management Primary Color/Hue/Gain/Saturation Reset Picture Settings Mute On/Off Audio Setup Volume...

  • Page 41: System Setup

    Language Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue Projector Position Front/Front Ceiling/Rear/Rear Ceiling Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/25 min/ System Setup Auto Off 30 min : Basic Disable/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min/150 Sleep Timer min/180 min 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec/ Menu Display Time...

  • Page 42: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Function Description Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your projector Preset Mode picture set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a preset mode" on page 30 for details. Selects a preset mode that most suits your need for the picture quality and User Mode further fine-tune the picture based on the selections listed below.

  • Page 43: Audio Setup Menu

    Audio Setup menu Function Description Mute "Muting the sound" on page 35 for details. Volume "Adjusting the sound level" on page 35 for details. Power On/Off Ring "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 35 for details. Tone Display menu Function Description...
  • Page 44 Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector start-up. Splash Screen 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 Projector Position more mirrors.

  • Page 45: System Setup : Advanced Menu

    System Setup : Advanced menu Function Description Reset Lamp Timer Once the lamp is renewed, select Reset to return the lamp timer to "0". See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 51 for details. Lamp Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour Shows the lamp hour information. See "Getting to know the lamp hour"...

  • Page 46: Information Menu

    BenQ video display devices. Accordingly, we recommend that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.

  • Page 47: Additional Information

    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.

  • Page 48: Lamp Information

    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. "Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1.

  • Page 49: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    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.
  • Page 50 2. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp cover on the side of the projector until the lamp cover loosens. 3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector. • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. •...

  • Page 51: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    10. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 11. 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. 12. Connect the power and restart the projector. Resetting the lamp timer Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage.

  • Page 52: Indicators

    Power Temp Lamp Status & Description • The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ customer center for purchasing a new lamp. • The lamp is not properly attached. • The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ Flashing customer center for purchasing a new lamp.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Single-chip DLP system Mini B type USB x 1 Lens F/Number 12VDC (Max. 0.5 A) x 1 (W1070) Input terminals F = 2.59 to 2.87, f = 16.88 to 21.88 mm (W1080ST) Computer input F = 2.6 to 2.78, f = 10.2 to 12.24 mm...

  • Page 55: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Dimensions 311.87 mm x 244.12 mm x 109.26 mm (W x D x H) 311.87 244.12 109.26 Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M4 (Max L = 25 mm; Min L= 20 mm) Unit: mm 43.55 95.33 102.97 163.12 244.12 311.95...

  • Page 56: Timing Chart

    84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.500 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 60.0 35.820 46.966 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 45.000...
  • Page 57 SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500 1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935...
  • Page 58 84.997 68.667 94.500 XGA_120** 119.989 97.551 115.500 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 60.00 35.820 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419 Timing 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 45.000...
  • Page 59 SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500 1280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60*** 60.015 47.712 85.500 1440 x 900 WXGA+_60*** 59.887 55.935...
  • Page 60 Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV (via Component inputs) Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) H. Freq. (KHz) Pixel Freq. (MHz) 480i* 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 13.5 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 15.63 13.5 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p...

  • Page 61: Warranty And Copyright Information

    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.

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