BenQ W1100/w1200 Digital Projector User Manual

We l c o m e
W1100/W1200
Digital Projector
User Manual 

Table of contents 2
Ta b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety 
instructions ......................... 3
Introduction........................ 7
Projector features .................................. 7
Shipping contents .................................. 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions ....................... 10
Positioning your projector15
Choosing a location............................. 15
Obtaining a preferred projected image 
size...

Important safety instructions 3
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. 
Safety Instructions
1.Please read this manual before you 
operate your projector. Save it for 
future reference. 
2.Do not look straight at the projector 
lens during operation. The...

Important safety instructions 4
 
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during operation. Allow the 
projector to cool for approximately 
45 minutes prior to removing the 
lamp assembly for replacement. 
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the 
rated lamp life. Excessive operation 
of lamps beyond the rated life could 
cause them to break on rare 
occasions. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless 
the projector is unplugged. 10. Do not place this...

Important safety instructions 5
  
Safety Instructions (Continued)
13. Do not place this projector in any of 
the following environments.
- Space that is poorly ventilated or 
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance 
from walls and free flow of air around the 
projector. 
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, 
or cigarette smoke may contaminate 
optical components, shortening the...

Important safety instructions 6
Safety Instructions (Continued)
16. Do not stand the projector on end 
vertically. Doing so may cause the 
projector to fall over, causing injury or 
resulting in damage to the projector.
17. Do not step on the projector or place 
any objects upon it. Besides probable 
physical damage to the projector, doing 
so may result in accidents and possible 
injury.18. Do not place liquids near or on the 
projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the...

Introduction 7
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.
• 10W x 2 Big speakers
•SRS WOW HD
TM significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a 
dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity 
for crisp detail.
•Dual HDMI inputs
• HDCP compatibility
• Quick auto search speeding...

Introduction 8
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.
*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for 
detailed information.
Optional accessories
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty...

Introduction 9
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 10 for 
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Zoom ring
4. Focus ring
5. Lens cover
6. Vent
7. Speaker
8. Front IR remote sensor
9. Projection lens
10. Quick-release button
11. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
12. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack
13. RS-232 control port
14.
RGB signal output jack
15. Component input jacks
16. S-Video input jack
17. USB input jack 
18. Video input jack
19. Audio output...

Introduction 10
Controls and functions
Projector
6. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See 
Hiding the image on page 35 for details.
7. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high. See 
Indicators on page 55 for details.
8. Power/POWER indicator light
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.See Starting up the 
projector on page 22 and Shutting down 
the projector on page 39 for details.
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under...