BenQ W1060, User Manual

Page 1: ...Welcome W1060 Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...nus 26 Securing the projector 26 Utilizing the password function 27 Switching input signal 29 Adjusting the projected image 30 Magnifying and searching for details 32 Selecting the aspect ratio 32 Optimizing the image 35 Hiding the image 40 Setting the Sleep Timer 40 Remote Receiver 41 Freezing the image 41 Operating in a high altitude environment 41 Adjusting the sound 42 Personalizing the projec...

Page 3: ...beam may damage your eyes 3 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 4 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a pow...

Page 4: ...s unplugged 9 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 10 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever und...

Page 5: ...itudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 13 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 If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 14 Always place the projector on a lev...

Page 6: ...jector 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 If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the proj...

Page 7: ...deo display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr High quality manual zoom lens Built in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image HDCP co...

Page 8: ...may differ from those illustrated Optional accessories The warranty card is only supplied in specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Projector Remote control with battery Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card UK US EU AU KOREA CHINA JAPAN P N 4J J5701 001 W1060 Video Projector Quick Start Guide 2011 2011 P N 5B J5701 001 Dansk Suomi Norsk ...

Page 9: ... S VIDEO input jack 12 USB input jack 13 VIDEO input jack 14 PC input jack 15 HDMI 1 input jack 16 HDMI 2 input jack 17 Rear adjuster foot 18 Kensington anti theft lock slot 19 AUDIO input jack right 20 AUDIO input jack left 21 AUDIO input jack 22 AUDIO output jack 23 Quick release foot 24 RS 232 control port 25 AC power cord inlet Front upper side 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 9 6 S VIDEO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COM...

Page 10: ...nus on page 26 for details 12 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 35 for details Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item See Using the menus on page 26 for details 13 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar See Switching input signal on page 29 for details 1 FOCUS ZOOM Ring Used to adjust the projected image appearance See Fine tunin...

Page 11: ...ction See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details 8 Left cursor Decrease volume level Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details Decreases volume See Adjusting the sound level on page 42 for details 9 MODE ENTER MODE Choose a suitable preset mode for usage environment ENTER Enter key for OSD menu 10 MENU EXIT MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu...

Page 12: ...ls Increase Volume 22 Down cursor Keystone Navigates and changes settings in the OSD See Using the menus on page 26 for details Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details 23 ASPECT Select the display aspect ratios See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32 for details 24 FREEZE Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture See Free...

Page 13: ... 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 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 Approx 15 Approx 15 ...

Page 14: ...cording to the battery manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the s...

Page 15: ... the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Table Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on 4 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down fr...

Page 16: ...the projector is mounted on a ceiling it must be mounted upside down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle You can see from the diagram on page 18 that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector When ceiling mounted this refers to the top edge of the projected image If the projector is position...

Page 17: ...Keystone function to correct the distortion See Correcting keystone on page 31 for details How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room 1 Measure the distance...

Page 18: ...he exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 16 9 screen Recommended projection distance from screen in mm Vertical offset in mm diagonal Width Height Min length with max zoom Average Max length with min zoom Inches mm mm mm 27 6 604 526 296 999 44 40 1016 886 498 1408 1545 1682 75 50 1270 1107 623 1760 1932 2103 93 60 1524 1328 747 2112 2318 2524 112 80 2032 1771 99...

Page 19: ...rojector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram With a VGA cable With a HDMI cable Your computer must be equipped with a HDMI output socket 1 Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output jack of the computer Connect the ...

Page 20: ...ailable on your devices they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S Video or composite Video See Connecting Component Video source devices on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output termi...

Page 21: ...d you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an HDMI source device 1 Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI source device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Audio Settings on page 50 for details The final...

Page 22: ...nd connect one end to the audio L R input of the AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the audio L R input on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not displayed after the...

Page 23: ...r Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating...

Page 24: ...he AV device Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector Once connected the audio can be controlled by the projector On Screen Display OSD menus See Adjusting the sound on page 42 for details The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video so...

Page 25: ...se set them to your familiar language first See Personalizing the projector menu display on page 43 for details 4 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a five digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 27 for details 5 Switch all of the connected equipment on 6 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned dis...

Page 26: ...ghlight the SYSTEM SETUP Basic menu 4 Press MENU EXIT twice on the projector or remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status Picture Mode Reference Mode Brightness Save Settings Contrast Col...

Page 27: ...ord 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 5 To activate the Power on Lock function press to highlight Power on Lock and press to select On The digits being input will display as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered s...

Page 28: ...ailable to you should you ever forget it Password __ __ __ __ __ Keep this manual in a safe place 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started 7 To leave the OSD menu press MENU EXIT Disabling the password function To disable password protection go ba...

Page 29: ... images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The native display resolution of this projector is in a 16 9 aspect ratio For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of...

Page 30: ... projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes trapezoidal To correct this situation see Correcting keystone on page 31 for details Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the ...

Page 31: ...Keystone and press to select Off to disable Auto Keystone function 3 Press on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Auto Keystone and press to selec...

Page 32: ...You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting Color Space Conversion Highlight Color Space Conversion in the DISPLAY menu and select by pressing on the projector or remote control Select an appropriate color matrix type from among Auto RGB YUV This function is only available with HDMI input source Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image wid...

Page 33: ... 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect 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 a...

Page 34: ...lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector away from the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments OSD menus can be displayed in the unused black areas 4 3 picture ...

Page 35: ...s or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 User 1 User 2 User 3 mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes See Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode on page 35 for details Setting the User 1 User 2 User 3 mode There are three user definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your nee...

Page 36: ...to suit your selected input and viewing environment Adjusting Color Highlight Color in the PICTURE Basic menu and adjust the values by pressing on the projector or remote control Lower setting produces less saturated colors 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 Basic menu and adjust the val...

Page 37: ...t the YCbCr color space and downsample the chroma components Cb and Cr of the image 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 Lamp Native Warmer Warm Normal Cool Cooler About color temperatures There are many different shades that are con...

Page 38: ...trol 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 4 If you prefer a stronger enhanced image adjust toward the maximum setting For a smoother more natural image adjust toward the minimum setting 3D Color Management In most installation situations col...

Page 39: ...t 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 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments 8 Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments 9 Press MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings ...

Page 40: ...en Video is selected Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use BLANK on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image The word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Operatio...

Page 41: ...tween 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 The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight High Altitude Mode and press to select On A co...

Page 42: ...te and press to select On 4 To restore the sound repeat steps 1 3 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 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Audio Settings and press ENTER The Audio Settings page displays 3 P...

Page 43: ... menu sets a preferred logo screen to be displayed during projector start up Use to select a screen Shutting down the projector 1 To turn the projector off press POWER OFF on the remote control to turn the projector off directly Or you can press POWER on the projector and a warning message appears Press POWER again 2 Once the cooling process finishes the POWER indicator light is a steady orange an...

Page 44: ...eset Picture Settings 2 PICTURE Advanced Clarity Control Noise Reduction Detail Enhancement Luma Transmission Chroma Transmission Gamma Selection 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 Brilliant Color On Off White Peaking 3D Color Management Primary Color R G B Y C M Hue Saturation Gain Color Temperature Lamp Native Warmer Warm Normal Cool Cooler Color Temperature Fine Tuning C T Control R Color G Color B Co...

Page 45: ...Table Rear Ceiling Front Ceiling Menu Settings 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 Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Quick Cooling On Off Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer Disab...

Page 46: ...ormal Economic Reset lamp timer Equivalent Lamp Hour HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto PC Signal Video Signal HDMI Amplifier Gain Range 1 3 High Altitude Mode Off On Security Settings Change password Change Security Settings Power on Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern Off On Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Off On Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 LED Indicato...

Page 47: ...details Color Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a video image See Adjusting Color on page 36 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 36 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Sh...

Page 48: ...for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected Film Mode See Selecting a Film Mode on page 40 for details This function is only available when Video or S Video with NTSC system is selected 3D Comb Filter See Selecting a 3D Comb Filter on page 40 for details This function is only available when Video is selected Aspect Ratio There are five options to ...

Page 49: ... time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 53 for details Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 90 second duration to approximately 2 seconds Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the im...

Page 50: ...on page 27 for details Change Security Settings Power on Lock When Power On Lock is activated you will be asked to enter the current password before powering on the projector Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified ...

Page 51: ...he current signal source Picture Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the projector 6 INFORMATION menu ...

Page 52: ...clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 43 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents T...

Page 53: ...em To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20 If the Economic mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go...

Page 54: ...ic selected See Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 53 you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavior You...

Page 55: ...partment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner To assure optimal performance from the projector it is recommended that you purchase a BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is u...

Page 56: ...fter the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 6 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Ensure the connectors are aligned If you experience resistance lift the lamp and start again 7 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp Loose screw may cause a bad connection ...

Page 57: ...menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page displays Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER A warning message displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage Reset Lamp Timer Notice Reset No ...

Page 58: ... Red 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events Off Red Off The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Red Red Off Red Green Off Red Orange Red Red Red Red Red Green Red Red Orange Green Red Red Green Red Green System events Off Gr...

Page 59: ... The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the p...

Page 60: ...0 mm H x 247 mm D Adjust foot max Weight 8 lbs 3 63 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 1 Video signal input HDMI 4YPEÏ x 2 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Component RCA jack x 3 Audio input Mini jack x 1 RCA jack x 2 Output terminal Audio output Mini jack x 1 Speaker 10W mono speaker Control terminal USB Type B RS 232 serial con...

Page 61: ...s 61 English Dimensions 330 mm W x 119 5 mm H x 247 mm D 75 60 121 5 127 0 75 47 3 173 7 84 3 145 0 175 247 Ceiling Mount Screws M4 x L8 Max L 12 Min L 8 Ceiling Mount Installation Unit mm 119 5 60 0 58 5 247 330 0 ...

Page 62: ... 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 250 SVGA_85 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA_60 56 476 70 069 75 000 XGA_70 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA_75 68 667 84 997 94 500 XGA_85 1280 x 800 49 7 59 8 83 5 WXGA_60 62 8 74 9 106 5 WXGA_75 71 554 84 880 122 500 WXGA_85 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 SXGA3_60 79 976 75 025 135 000 SXGA3_75 9...

Page 63: ...Hz 35 82 60 46 996 1024 x 576 GTF 1024 x 600 60Hz 37 32 60 48 964 1024 x 600 GTF Signal Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 480i 525i 60Hz 15 73 59 94 480p 525p 60Hz 31 47 59 94 576i 625i 50Hz 15 63 50 00 576p 625p 50Hz 31 25 50 00 720p 750p 60Hz 45 00 60 00 720p 750p 50Hz 37 50 50 00 1080i 1125i 60Hz 33 75 60 00 1080i 1125i 50Hz 28 13 50 00 1080P 60Hz 67 5 60 00 1080P 50Hz 56 26...

Page 64: ...43 15 73 60 4 43 Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Frequency MHz Mode 720 x 400 37 927 85 039 35 5 720 x 400_85 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 37 861 72 809 31 500 VGA_72 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA_75 43 269 85 008 36 000 VGA_85 800 x 600 35 2 56 3 36 SVGA_56 37 879 60 317 40 000 SVGA_60 48 077 72 188 50 000 SVGA_72 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA_75 53 674 85 061 56 2...

Page 65: ...0 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 UXGA 640 x 480 67Hz 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC13 832 x 624 75Hz 49 722 74 546 57 280 MAC16 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 241 75 020 80 000 MAC19 1152 x 870 75Hz 68 68 75 06 100 000 MAC21 VIDEO 31 47 60 27 480p 31 25 50 27 000 576p 37 50 50 74 25 720p_50 45 00 60 74 25 720p_60 28 13 50 74 25 1080i_50 33 75 60 74 25 1080i_60 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 56 26 50 148 5 1080p 1080P 24Hz ...

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