BenQ W1060 Digital Projector User Manual

							Introduction 11
EnglishRemote control
1. IR transmitterTransmits signal to projector.
2. LED indicator
Lights only when the key is pressed
3. POWER ON Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on. See  Starting up the 
projector on page 25  for details.
4. VIDEO
Displays the VIDEO so urce selection. See 
Switching input signal on page 29 for details.
5. COMP
Displays the COMPONENT source 
selection. See  Switching input signal on 
page 29 for details.
6. HDMI 1
Displays the HDMI 1 source selection. See 
Switching input signal on page 29  for 
details. 7. Up 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.
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. 
EXIT: Goes back to previous OSD menu,  exits and saves menu settings.
See Using the menus on page 26  for details.
11. MUTE
Mutes the built-in speaker.
12. USER 1/ User 2/ User 3
Select the User memory settings.
13. BRIGHT
Displays the BRIGHTNESS setting bar. 
See Adjusting Brightness on page 36  for 
details.
14. COLOR
Displays the COLOR setting bar. See 
Selecting a Color Temperature on page 
37 for details.
15. INFO
Starts the INFORMATION function.
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							Introduction
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English16. LIGHT
Turns on or off the remote control backlight 
for about 10 seconds. Pressing any other key 
while the backlight is on keeps the backlight 
on for a further 10 seconds.
17. POWER OFF
Turns off the projector. See  Shutting down 
the projector on page 43
 for details.18. S-VIDEO
Displays the S-VIDEO source selection. See  Switching input signal on page 29  for 
details.
19. PC
Displays the PC source selection. See  Switching input signal on page 29  for details.
20. HDMI 2
Displays the HDMI 2 source selection. See Switching input signal on page 29  for 
details.
21. Right cursor/Increase volume level ( /
)
: Navigates and changes settings in the  OSD. See  Using the menus on page 
26 for details.
: 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 Freezing the image on page 41  for 
details.
25. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
26. SHARP
Displays the SHARPNESS setting bar. See 
Adjusting Sharpness on page 36  for details.
27. CONTRAST
Displays the CONTRAST setting bar. See 
Adjusting Contrast on page 36 for details.
28. BLANK
Hides the screen picture. See  Hiding the 
image on page 40  for details.
29. TINT
Displays the TINT setting bar. See 
Adjusting Tint on page 36  for details.
30. TEST
Displays the test pattern. 
						

							Introduction 13
EnglishRemote 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 projectors 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.
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							Introduction
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EnglishReplacing the remote control battery
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
• There may be battery damage if th e battery is incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according 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 supplied batteries taking note of  the polarity (+/-) as shown here.
3. Replace the cover. 
						

							Positioning your projector 15
EnglishPositioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of  your screen, the location of a suitable power 
outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your 
equipment.
Your projector is designed to be installed in  one of four possible installation locations: 
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed on a table in 
front of the screen. This is the most common way to 
position the projector for quick setup and portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended upside-
down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from 
your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.
Set  Front Ceiling  in 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 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  > 
Projector Position  menu after you turn the projector on.
*To set the projector position:
1. Press MENU/EXIT  on the projector or remote control 
and then press
 / until the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic menu is highlighted.
2. Press
 / to highlight Projector Position and press 
/ until the correct position is selected.
SYSTEM SETUP: BasicLanguage
Projector Position
Operation Settings
Remote Receiver
Background Color
Splash Screen
PC
Menu/BackExit
Front Table Front+Top
Menu Settings
Blue
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							Positioning your projector
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EnglishObtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the sc reen, the zoom setting (if available), and the 
video format each factors in the projected image size.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio. W1060 can  project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) image.
The projector should always be placed horizonta lly level (like flat on a table), and positioned 
directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This 
prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). 
The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel 
film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward 
angle above the horizontal plane of the projector.  This is so that they can be readily placed 
on a table and will project forward and upwards on to a screen positioned so that the bottom 
edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the 
screen).
If 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 positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size 
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for 
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly 
proportional to the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to a ssist you in determining the ideal location for 
your projector. Refer to W1060 projection dimensions on page 18  depending on the 
projector you are using. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal 
distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of 
the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset). 4:3 aspect image in a 16:9
aspect display area 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect 
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							Positioning your projector 17
EnglishHow to determine the position of the projector for a given 
screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. 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 th is row to the right to find the 
corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled  Average. 
This is the projection distance.
3. On that same row, look across to  the right column and make note of the  Vertical 
offset in mm  value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the 
projector in relation to the edge of the screen.
4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the  horizontal center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 
above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.
For example, if you are using  a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4636 mm 
and with a vertical offset of 224 mm.
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. In these situations, some image distortion 
will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See  Correcting keystone on 
page 31 for details.
How to determine the recomm ended screen size for a 
given distance
This method can be used for  situations where you have purc hased 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 between the projec tor and where you want to position the 
screen. This is the projection distance.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average  distance from screen column labelled  Average. If the min and max values are 
available on the table, check that your measured distance is between the min and max 
distances listed on either side of the average distance value.
3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen  diagonal listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that 
projection distance.
4. On that same row, look across to  the right column and make note of the  Vertical 
offset in mm  value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to 
the horizontal plane of the projector. 
For example, if your measured projection  distance was 4.0 m (4000mm), the closest match 
in the Average  column is 3863 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is 
required. 
						

							Positioning your projector
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EnglishW1060 projection dimensions
Refer to  Dimensions on page 61  for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
There 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 projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
16:9 screenRecommended projection 
distance from screen in mm
Ve r t i c a l  
offset in  mm diagonalWidthHeightMin 
length 
(with max. 
zoom)Ave r a g e
Max 
length
 
(with min  zoom)Inchesmm mmmm
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 996 2816 3090 3365 149
100 2540 2214 1245 3520 3863 4206 187
120 3048 2657 1494 4224 4636 5047 224
150 3810 3321 1868 5280 5795 6309 280
200 5080 4428 2491 7040 7726 8412 374
220 5588 4870 2740 7744 8499 9254 411
250 6350 5535 3113 8800 9658 10516 467
284.1 7216 6289 3538 10000 - - 531
Projection distance Center of lens
Screen
Vertical offset
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom 
						

							Connections 19
EnglishConnections
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® 
compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is 
needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
2. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speakers in your presentations, 
take a suitable audio cable and connect one en d of the cable to the audio output jack of 
the computer, and the other end to the  AUDIO jack of 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 connection path should be li ke 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 other end of 
the VGA cable to the 
PC signal input jack on the 
projector. 1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one 
end to the HDMI jack of the 
computer. Connect the other end of 
the cable to the  HMDI signal input 
jack on the projector.
Many notebooks do not 
turn on their external 
video ports when 
connected to a 
projector. Usually 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. Press FN 
and the labeled 
function key 
simultaneously. Refer 
to your notebooks 
documentation to find 
your notebooks key 
combination.
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1. HDMI cable
2. VGA cable
3. Audio cable
Notebook or desktop computer 
						

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EnglishConnecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output jacks:
•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. 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:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is HDMI. If your source device is equipped 
with a HDMI jack, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.
See  Connecting HDMI source devices on page 21  for how to connect the projector to a 
HDMI source device and other details.
If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be 
confused with composite Video). Digital TV  tuners and DVD players output Component 
Video natively, so if available 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 terminals on your Video source 
device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will resu lt in a perfectly acceptable, but less than 
optimal result from your projector, being th e least video quality of the available methods 
described here.
See  Connecting S-Video source devices on page 23  for how to connect the projector to an 
S-Video or Video device.
Connecting Audio
The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentation s for business purposes only. They are not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home 
theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo  audio input (if provided), is mixed into a 
common mono audio output through the projector speakers.