BenQ W1070 Users Manual

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Resetting the lamp timer
Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage.
13. After the start-up logo, press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the System Setup : 
Advanced menu is highlighted.
14. Press   to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays.
15. 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. 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.
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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
 When the projector is in an abnormal state
Pow e rTe m pLampStatus & Description
Orange Off OffStand-by mode
Green
FlashingOff OffPowering up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Orange
FlashingOff Off
•  The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was 
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down 
process.
•  The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power 
is turned off.
Pow e rTe m pLampStatus & Description
Off Off Red•  The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ 
customer center for purchasing a new lamp.
Off OffRed 
Flashing
•  The lamp is not properly attached.
•  The lamp has been damaged. Please contact your local BenQ 
customer center for purchasing a new lamp.
Red Red Off
The fans are not working.The projector has shut down 
automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shut 
down again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
RedRed 
FlashingOff
Red Green Off
RedGreen 
FlashingOff
Green Red Off
The internal temperature is too high.
•  The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked.
•  The projector may be in a poorly ventilated location.
•  The ambient temperature may be too high.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseRemedy
The projector does 
not turn on.There is no power from the power 
cable.Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the 
rear of the projector, and plug the power 
cable into to the power outlet. If the power 
outlet has a switch, make sure that it is 
switched on. (See page 24.)
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
The lamp cover is not securely 
attached.Correctly attach the lamp cover. (See page 
49.)
No picture.The video source is not turned on or 
connected correctly.Turn the video source on and check that the 
signal cable is connected correctly. (See page 
21.)
The projector is not correctly 
connected to the input source device.Check the connection. (See page 21.)
The input source has not been 
correctly selected.Select the correct input source with the 
Source keys on the remote control or 
SOURCE on the projector. (See page 25.)
Image is unstable.The connection cables are not 
securely connected to the projector 
or the signal source.Correctly connect the cables to the 
appropriate terminals. (See page 21.)
Picture is blurred.The projection lens is not correctly 
focused.Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus 
ring. (See page 25.)
The projector and the screen are not 
aligned properly.Adjust the projection angle and direction as 
well as the height of this projector if 
necessary. (See page 29.)
Remote control does 
not work correctly.The batteries are out of power.Replace both of the batteries with new ones. 
(See page 7.)
There is an obstacle between the 
remote control and the projector.Remove the obstacle. (See page 7.)
You are too far away from the 
projector.Stand within 8 meters (26.2 feet) of the 
projector. (See page 7.)
3D content does not 
not display correctlyThe 3D glasses are out of battery. Recharge the 3D glasses.
The settings in the 3D menu are not 
set correctly.Correctly set the settings in the 3D menu. 
(See page 38.)
Your Blu-ray Disc is not in 3D 
format.Use a 3D Blu-ray Disc and try again.
The input source has not been 
correctly selected.Select the correct source with the Source 
keys on the remote control or SOURCE on 
the projector. (See page 25.)
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Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Optical
Resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Display system
Single-chip DLP
TM system
Lens F/Number
(W1070)
F = 2.59 to 2.87, f = 16.88 to 21.88 mm
(W1080ST)
F = 2.6 to 2.78, f = 10.2 to 12.24 mm
Lamp
240 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply
AC100–240V, 3.4 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption
375 W (Max); < 0.5 W (Standby)
Mechanical
Weight
(W1070)
2.65 Kg (5.84 lbs)
(W1080ST)
2.85 Kg (6.28 lbs)
Output terminals
Speaker
(Stereo) 10 watt x 1
Audio signal output
PC audio jack x 1
Control
RS-232 serial control
9 pin x 1
IR receiver x 2
Mini B type USB x 1
12VDC (Max. 0.5 A) x 1
Input terminals
Computer input
RGB input
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Video signal input
S-VIDEO
Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
VIDEO
RCA jack x 1
SD/HDTV signal input
Analog - Component RCA jack x 3
(through RGB input)
Digital - HDMI x 2
Audio signal input
Audio in
RCA audio jack (L/R) x 2
PC audio jack x 1
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature
0°C–40°C at sea level
Operating relative humidity
10%–90% (without condensation)
Operating altitude
0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C
1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with 
High Altitude Mode on)
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 Dimensions
311.87 mm x 244.12 mm x 109.26 mm (W x D x H)
 Ceiling mount installation
Unit: mm
244.12
311.87
109.26
625.95
577.7
537.9
95.33 163.12 244.12
102.97   
   
43.55
311.95
137
160
46.21 115
80
Ceiling mount screws: 
M4 (Max L = 25 mm;
 Min L= 20 mm)
Unit: mm
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 Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
FormatResolutionRefresh rate 
(Hz)H. Frequency 
(KHz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480VGA_60* 59.940 31.469  25.175 
VGA_72 72.809 37.861  31.500 
VGA_75 75.000 37.500  31.500 
VGA_85 85.008 43.269  36.000 
800 x 600SVGA_60* 60.317 37.879  40.000 
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077  50.000 
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875  49.500 
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674  56.250 
SVGA_120** 
(Reduce Blanking)119.854 77.425 83.000
1024 x 768XGA_60* 60.004 48.363  65.000 
XGA_70 70.069 56.476  75.000 
XGA_75 75.029 60.023  78.750 
XGA_85 84.997 68.667  94.500 
XGA_120** 
(Reduce Blanking)119.989 97.551 115.500
1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000
1024 x 576BenQ Notebook 
Timing60.0 35.820 46.966
1024 x 600BenQ Notebook 
Timing64.995 41.467 51.419
1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250
1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.870 47.776 79.5
1280 x 800WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500
WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500
WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500
WXGA_120** 
(Reduce Blanking)119.909 101.563 146.25
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  Using the projector •  *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top-Bottom and Side-by-Side format.
**Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal with Top-Bottom and Side-by-Side format.
•  The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is 
possible that some timings cannot be chosen.1280 x 1024SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000 
SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500
1280 x 9601280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108
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 55.935 106.500
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60.000 75.000  162.000
1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60*** 59.954 65.290 146.250
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80.000
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00
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Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input
FormatResolutionRefresh rate 
(Hz)H. Frequency 
(KHz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)
640 x 480VGA_60* 59.940 31.469 25.175 
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 
720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 
SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 
SVGA_120** 
(Reduce Blanking)119.854 77.425 83.000
1024 x 768XGA_60* 60.004 48.363 65.000 
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000 
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750 
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500 
XGA_120**
(Reduce Blanking)119.989 97.551 115.500
1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75.00 67.500 108.000
1024 x 576BenQ Notebook 
Timing60.00 35.820 46.996
1024 x 600BenQ Notebook 
Timing64.995 41.467 51.419
1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60* 60 45.000 74.250
1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60* 59.870 47.776 79.5
1280 x 800WXGA_60* 59.810 49.702 83.500
WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.500
WXGA_85 84.880 71.554 122.500
WXGA_120** 
(Reduce Blanking)119.909 101.563 146.25
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  Using the projector •  *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential, Top-Bottom and Side-by-Side format.
**Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal with Top-Bottom and Side-by-Side format.
•  The timings showing above may not be supported due to EDID file and VGA graphic card limitations. It is 
possible that some timings cannot be chosen.
*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing and Top-Bottom format.
**Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
***Supported timing for 3D signal with Side-by-Side format.1280 x 1024SXGA_60*** 60.020 63.981 108.000 
SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500
1280 x 9601280 x 960_60*** 60.000 60.000 108
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 55.935 106.500
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60*** 59.978 65.317 121.750
1600 x 1200 UXGA*** 60.000 75.000  162.000
1680 x1050 1680 x 105_60*** 59.954 65.290 146.250
640x480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240
832x624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280
1024x768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000
1152x870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00
FormatResolutionRefresh rate (Hz)H. Freq. (KHz)Pixel Freq. (MHz)Aspect
480i** 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27 16:9
480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 16:9
576i 720 (1440) x 576 50 15.63 27 16:9
576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 16:9
720/50p* 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 16:9
720/60p* 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25 16:9
1080/24P* 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 16:9
1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 16:9
1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 16:9
1080/50i*** 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25 16:9
1080/60i*** 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25 16:9
1080/50P 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5 16:9
1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5 16:9
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Supported timing for EDTV and HDTV (via Component inputs)
*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs
*Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format.
FormatResolutionRefresh 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 27
576i 720 x 576 50 15.63 13.5
576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27
720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25
720/60p 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25
1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.25
1080/60i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 74.25
1080/24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25
1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25
1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25
1080/50P 1920 x 1080 50 56.25 148.5
1080/60P 1920 x 1080 60 67.5 148.5
FormatResolutionRefresh rate 
(Hz)H. Freq. (KHz)Pixel Freq. 
(MHz)
NTSC* - 60 15.73 3.58
PAL - 50 15.63 4.43
SECAM - 50 15.63 4.25/4.41
PAL-M - 60 15.73 3.58
PAL-N - 50 15.63 3.58
PAL-60 - 60 15.73 4.43
NTSC4.43* - 60 15.73 4.43
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