BenQ W703D User Manual
BenQ W703D User Manual

BenQ W703D User Manual

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  • Page 1 W703D Digital Projector User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety Hiding the image ........42 Remote Receiver ........42 instructions.......3 Freezing the image.........42 Introduction .....7 Operating in a high altitude environment ...........43 Projector features ........7 Adjusting the sound ......44 Shipping contents ........8 Personalizing the projector menu Projector exterior view ......9 display............45 Controls and functions......
  • 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. 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 4 Safety Instructions (Continued) The lamp becomes extremely hot Do not place this product on an during operation. Allow the unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector to cool for approximately product may fall, sustaining serious 45 minutes prior to removing the damage.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not place this projector in any of Do not block the ventilation holes. the following environments. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Space that is poorly ventilated or - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or confined.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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. • Dual HDMI inputs • Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs •...
  • 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 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.
  • Page 9: Projector Exterior View

    Projector exterior view Lamp compartment cover Front/upper side Quick-release button Projection lens External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 details.) Top IR remote sensor Focus ring and Zoom ring Vent (cool air intake) Audio speaker Front IR remote sensor S-VIDEO input jack VIDEO input jack Rear/lower side...
  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Projector Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. "Correcting keystone" on page 32 details. LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control Up cursor/Keystone ( : Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page for details. : Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. "Correcting keystone" on page 32 for details. Left cursor/Decrease volume level ( : Navigates and changes settings in the OSD.
  • Page 12 3D INVERT ASPECT Set 3D Sync Invert to Disable or Invert. Select the display aspect ratios. See "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 36 POWER OFF details. Turns off the projector. See "Shutting FREEZE down the projector" on page 45 for details.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Effective Range

    Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the top 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 7 meters (~ 23 feet).
  • Page 14: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    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 15: Positioning Your Projector

    Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside- down 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 Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >...
  • Page 16: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. Refer to "W703D projection dimensions" on page 18.
  • Page 17: How To Determine The Position Of The Projector For A Given Screen Size

    How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size Select your screen size. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled "16:9 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average".
  • Page 18 3736 10254 All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 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 19: Connection

    Connection When 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 20: Connecting Video Source Devices

    Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • HDMI • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) 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.
  • Page 21: Connecting Hdmi Source Devices

    Connecting HDMI source devices The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable.
  • Page 22: Connecting Component Video Source Devices

    Connecting Component Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: Take a Component Video cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device.
  • Page 23 Connecting S-Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to an S-Video source device: Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.
  • Page 24: Connecting Composite Video Source Devices

    Connecting Composite Video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the projector to a composite Video source device: Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the original accessories (e.g.
  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Position Operating Settings Phase Front+Top Remote Receiver H. Size Black Background Color Digital Zoom Splash Screen BenQ S-VIDEO MENU Exit S-VIDEO Exit MENU Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the to highlight the SYSTEM projector or remote control to leave SETUP: Basic menu.
  • 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. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus"...
  • Page 28: If You Forget The Password

    BenQ Write down the number and turn off your Customer Center. projector. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to Recall code: 12345678 provide proof of purchase documentation to...
  • Page 29: Disabling The Password Function

    Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' displays. Enter the current password. i.
  • Page 30: Switching Input Signal

    Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector.
  • Page 32: Correcting Keystone

    Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the ZOOM ring. FOCU S Then sharpen the image by rotating the FOCUS ring. FOCUS Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom.
  • Page 33: Magnifying And Searching For Details

    Watching 3D content Your BenQ projector supports playing two-dimensional (2D) to three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through HDMI or 3D content transferred through D-Sub, HDMI, Video, and S-Video. Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and software to play 3D content on BenQ projector.
  • Page 34: Switching From 2D To 3D

    Switching from 2D to 3D You can view the picture in either 2D or 3D mode when the content itself is 2D. Use the remote control or the control panel on the projector to switch between modes. Requirements: • Support 720p, 1080i, 1080p 50/60Hz from HDMI port. See "Timing chart"...
  • Page 35 Setting the 3D Direct Sync Function Do one of the following: • Using the remote control i. Press 3D MENU • Using the OSD menu i. Press MENU/EXIT. ii. Press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted. iii. Press to go to 3D menu and press ENTER. Press to go to 3D Direct Sync.
  • Page 36: Selecting The Aspect Ratio

    Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. For W703D, the default aspect ratio is 16:9. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 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 signal.
  • Page 37 4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect 4:3 picture ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 images aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
  • Page 38: Optimizing The Image

    Optimizing the image Using Wall Color In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures. To use this function, go to the DISPLAY >...
  • Page 39: Fine-Tuning The Image Quality In User Modes

    Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting point and customize the settings. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
  • Page 40: Adjusting Color

    Adjusting Contrast Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.
  • Page 41 *About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
  • Page 42: Hiding The Image

    Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. Press MENU/EXIT to exit and save the settings. 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.
  • Page 43: Operating In A High Altitude Environment

    Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 5°C–23°C. Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 5°C and 28°C.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speakers. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See "Connection" on page for how the audio input is connected. INPUT SOURCE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Sub-menu Options Off/Light Yellow/Pink/Light Wall Color Green/Blue/Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/16:9/16:10 Auto Keystone On/Off Keystone Position Phase H. Size Digital Zoom DISPLAY 3D Direct Sync Auto/On/Off...
  • Page 47: System Setup

    Auto Power Off min/25 min/30 min Operation Quick Cooling On/Off Setting Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Blank Timer min/25 min/30 min Disable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 Sleep Timer hr/8 hr/12 hr Remote Receiver Front+Top/Top/Front Background Color Black/Blue/Purple Splash Screen BenQ/Black/Blue Operation...
  • Page 48: Advanced Settings

    Mute Off/On Volume Range : 0 ~ 10 Audio Settings Power on/off Off/On ring tone Lamp Mode Normal/Economic Lamp Settings Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour High Altitude Off/On SYSTEM Mode SETUP: Change password Security Advanced Settings Power on Lock On/Off 2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/ Baud Rate...
  • Page 49: Description Of Each Menu

    Description of each menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is Wall Color not white. See "Using Wall Color" on page 38 for details. There are four options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on Aspect Ratio your input signal source.
  • Page 50: Picture Mode

    Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Picture Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. "Selecting a picture mode" on page 38 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the Reference same page below.
  • Page 51: Background Color

    Receiver Selects background appearance when there is no signal. Background Color Allows you to select which logo screen will display during projector Splash start-up. Four options are available: BenQ logo, Black screen, Blue Screen screen. Operation...
  • Page 52 Mute Volume Audio Setting Power On/Off ring tone "Adjusting the sound" on page 44 for details. Lamp Mode "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 55 for details. Reset lamp timer Lamp "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 59 for details. Settings Equivalent Lamp Hour "Getting to know the lamp hour"...
  • Page 53 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Current Shows the native resolution of the input signal. System Color System Status Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
  • Page 54: 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. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.
  • Page 55: 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. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.
  • Page 56: Timing Of Replacing The Lamp

    55), you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears. Lamp >XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the Notice inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time.
  • Page 57: Replacing The Lamp

    • To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
  • Page 58 Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp 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.
  • Page 59 Resetting the lamp timer After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Notice Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM Reset Lamp Timer? SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Cancel Reset Settings page displays. Press highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE/ENTER.
  • Page 60 Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Stand-by mode Orange Green Powering up Flashing Normal operation Green Orange The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Flashing Lamp events Orange The lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup. Flashing The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector, and plug the power cord into the cable. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
  • Page 62 Cannot see 3D when the content is 2D Cause Remedy Wrong connect the Input source. Change input source to HDMI port. You do not switch On "2D to 3D" Go to DISPLAY > 3D > 2D to 3D, select On. function.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name W703D Optical Resolution 720p, 1280 x 720 Display system 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.52 to 2.73, Lens F/Number f = 21.8 to 24 mm Lamp 190 W Electrical...
  • Page 64: Dimensions

    Dimensions 330 mm (W) x 119.5 mm (H) x 247 mm (D) 330.0 119.5 58.5 60.0 *Ceiling Mount Screws: Ceiling Mount Installation M4 x L8 (Max. L=12, Min. L=8) 173.7 47.3 121.5 127.0 Unit: mm Specifications...
  • Page 65: Timing Chart

    84.997 94.500 XGA_85 XGA_120** 97.551 119.989 115.500 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 67.500 75.00 108.000 1152 x 864_75 BenQ Notebook 1024 x 576 35.820 60.00 46.996 Timing BenQ Notebook 1024 x 600 41.467 64.995 51.419 Timing 1280 x 768 47.776 59.870...
  • Page 66 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 45.000 74.250 1280 x 720_60* 1280 x 720 90.000 148.50 1280 x 720_120* 49.702 59.810 83.500 WXGA_60* 62.795 74.934 106.500 WXGA_75 71.554 84.880 122.500 WXGA_85 1280 x 800 WXGA_120** 101.563 119.909 146.25...
  • Page 67 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input Signal Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480i@60Hz* 15.73 59.94 480p@60Hz 31.47 59.94 576i@50Hz 15.63 50.00 576p@50Hz 31.25 50.00 720p@60Hz 45.00 60.00 720p@50Hz 37.50 50.00 1080i@60Hz 33.75 60.00 1080i@50Hz 28.13 50.00 1080P@24Hz 1080P@25Hz 28.13 1080P@30Hz 33.75 1080P@60Hz...
  • Page 68 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Vertical Color sub-carrier Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) NTSC* 15.73 3.58 15.63 4.43 SECAM 15.63 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 3.58 PAL-60 15.73 4.43 NTSC4.43 15.73 4.43 * Supported non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential.
  • Page 69 119.989 115.500 Blanking) 1152 x 864 67.500 75.00 108.000 1152 x 864_75 1024 x 576 35.820 60.00 46.996 BenQ Notebook Timing 1024 x 600 41.467 64.995 51.419 BenQ Notebook Timing 1280 x 768 47.776 59.870 79.5 1280 x 768_60* 45.000 74.250...
  • Page 70 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 640x480@67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC13 832x624@75Hz 49.722 74.546 57.280 MAC16 1024x768@75Hz 60.241 75.020 80.000 MAC19 1152x870@75Hz 68.68 75.06 100.00 MAC21 * Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential and Top-Bottom format. ** Supported timing for non-3D and 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
  • Page 71 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 15.73 13.50 480i* 31.47 480p 15.63 13.50 576i 31.25 27.000 576p 37.50 74.25 720p_50** 45.00 74.25 720p_60** VIDEO 28.13 74.25 1080i_50** 33.75 74.25 1080i_60** 67.5 148.5 1080p** 56.26 148.5 1080p** 74.25 1080P@24Hz...
  • Page 72: Warranty And Copyright Information

    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). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.

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