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W10000-en.book Page 2 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM Copyright Copyright © 2006-2007 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No 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.
W10000-enTOC.fm Page 3 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 4:24 PM English Table of contents Safety, regulatory and legal information ........................................................... 5 FCC statement (for United States users) ....................................................................5 EEC statement (for European users) ..........................................................................5 MIC statement ....................................................................................
W10000-en.book Page 4 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ...................................................................... 20 English Optimizing the image ................................................................................20 1. Selecting a preset mode .......................................................................................... 20 2. Selecting the aspect ratio ..........................................................................
W10000-en.book Page 5 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
W10000-en.book Page 6 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety instructions 1. Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 2.
W10000-en.book Page 7 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Safety instructions (continued) 5. Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the projector is on (even in standby mode): - Do not cover the projector with any item; - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. 6.
W10000-en.book Page 8 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Safety instructions (continued) 12. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly 15. Do not store the projector on end vertically. until the projector has cooled down and is Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, unplugged from the power supply. causing injury or resulting in damage. 13. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician. 14.
W10000-en.book Page 9 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Overview Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.
Content-e.fm Page 10 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 4:30 PM English BenQ W10000/W9000 projector features • • • • • • • • • • • • Full HD compatibile The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats, with the 1080p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.
W10000-en.book Page 11 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Projector exterior view Front and upper side view PE 87 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 1. Rear IR sensor 2. Control panel (See page 12 for detailed information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment 4. Indicator lights 5. Dust filter grill (cool air intake) 6. Front IR sensor 7. Projection lens 8. Vent (heated air exhaust) Rear view 9. Connector panel (see below for detail) 10. Main AC power switch 11.
W10000-en.book Page 12 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Controls and functions Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 8 11 12 6 7 9 10 13 1. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. See page 34 for details. 2. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. See page 34 for details. 3. LAMP indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem. See page 34 for details. 4.
W10000-en.book Page 13 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM 1. POWER button Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to turn the projector to standby. See pages 19, 23 and 34 for details. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 2 7 ENTER 9 C T 11 12 2. Source selection buttons (COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO, HDMI, RGB HD, SVIDEO) Selects an input source for display. See page 27 for details. 3.
W10000-en.book Page 14 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select.
W10000-en.book Page 15 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, (16:9 or 4:3)? 2.
Content-e.fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 4:26 PM English Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
W10000-en.book Page 17 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. However, it has no built-in speakers and cannot be connected to audio equipment. The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables.
W10000-en.book Page 18 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Connecting video inputs Connecting HDMI devices You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
W10000-en.book Page 19 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English 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 and turn on the power switch. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on. Turning the projector on Follow the steps below. 1.
W10000-en.book Page 20 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom buttons. When the ZOOM button is pressed, an adjustment bar " e Zoom f" displays on the screen. To enlarge the image size, press the c button on the projector or the f button on the remote control. 2. Then sharpen the image by using the focus buttons.
W10000-en.book Page 21 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. 1. Anamorphic: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4. Wide: A 4:3 aspect ratio image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to accommodate 16:9 full-screen display. This stretches only the right and left sides of the image; the central part is unchanged. 2.
W10000-en.book Page 22 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English 4. Other adjustments You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint settings using the Picture menu or with the remote control. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Displaying more than one image source simultaneously There are two groups of inputs classified according to their display modes: Video Group: Video, and S-Video inputs.
W10000-en.book Page 23 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM The On Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. These settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on-screen menus. • You can select the projector’s Background Color from purple, black or white in Options menu. • OSD Off (Secs) in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press.
W10000-en.book Page 24 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Menus On Screen Display (OSD) structure Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Filter Sharpness Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Preset Cinema Mode Preset Home Theater Mode Preset Family Room Mode Preset Photo Mode Preset Gaming Mode Save Settings To User’s Memory 1 To User’s Memory 2 To User’s Memory 3 Color Temp.
W10000-en.book Thursday, October 19, 2006 Advanced - 20 step IRIS Whisper mode Edge Optimizing Clarity Control White Balance Fine Tuning 3D Color Management 1:45 PM Color Temp. Info.
W10000-en.book Page 26 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Picture menu The Picture menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality. Before making adjustments, you are suggested to choose a desired preset mode in this menu which has set some certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presentation purposes. 1. Contrast: Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. 2.
W10000-en.book Page 27 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture. 1. Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. See page 20 for details. 2. PIP G in V: Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group. V in G: Displays one input from the Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group PIP off: Turns the PIP function off. 3.
W10000-en.book Page 28 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English 4. OSD Position H: Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. 5. OSD Position V: Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. 6. Reset Settings: Returns all image settings of the current source to the factory preset values. Setup menu This menu contains items necessary for basic image setup. 1. Language: Sets the language for the OSD menus. 2.
W10000-en.book Page 29 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM Clarity Control: Adjusts the picture clarity. The higher the setting, the greater the clarity. 5. White Balance Fine Tuning: Adjusts the white color. • Color Temp. Info.: shows the current color temperature. English 4. 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”.
W10000-en.book Page 30 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English 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 and clean or replace the air filter. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter. Contact your dealer or local BenQ Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected.
W10000-en.book Page 31 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM 1. Shut down the projector if turned on and wait until the fans stop running. 3. Remove the filter cover by gently lifting the 4. loosened cover vertically upwards and then away from the projector body. Remove the dust filter grill by pulling the tab outwards and away from the projector. 5. 6.
W10000-en.book Page 32 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Installing the cable connector-panel cover The cable connector-panel cover is used to cover those unsightly cables and connections in the rear of the projector after all of the cable connections have been done. Important Notice: The following instructions are only for the projector which is intended to be installed near the floor or in a reachable location.
W10000-en.book Page 33 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM The lamp may be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. 1. 2. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables. Slightly lift the projector up.
W10000-en.book Page 34 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. When the projector is in a normal state, ... POWER TEMP LAMP Orange Flashing orange STATE REMARK Standby mode. The projector is powering up. Green Off Off Flashing green The projector is under normal operation.
W10000-en.book Page 35 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM Problem Cause There is no power from the power cable. The projector does not turn on. The power switch is not in the on position. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. The lamp cover is not securely attached. The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
W10000-en.book Page 36 Thursday, October 19, 2006 1:45 PM English Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Single-chip DLPTM system. 0.95" DLP (1920 x 1080) 1.15x zoom 23.5" ~ 300" 250W Electrical Video Signal Data Signal Max. number of display colors NTSC / NTSC4.
