BenQ W1100/w1200 Digital Projector User Manual

Introduction 11
Ceiling mounting the projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, 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...

Introduction 12
Remote control
1. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image. See Freezing 
the image on page 35 for details.
2. Source selection keys (HDMI-1, HDMI-2,  
PC, COMP, VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
Selects an input source for display. See 
Switching input signal on page 28 for 
details.
3. BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture. See Hiding 
the image on page 35 for details.
4. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting 
from an angled projection. See Correcting 
keystone on...

Introduction 13 11. Advanced picture quality adjustment keys 
(GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, Brilliant 
Color)
Displays the setting bars for adjustment of 
the appropriate picture quality values. See 
Advanced picture quality controls on 
page 32 for details.
12. Power
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.
13. TEST
Displays the test pattern.
14. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for...

Introduction 14Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote 
control must be held at an angle within 22.5 degrees perpendicular to the projectors IR 
remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and 
the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 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.
Replacing the remote control...

Positioning your projector 15
Positioning 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: 
Your room layout or personal preference will...

Positioning your projector 16
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the 
video format each factors in the projected image size.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio of this projector.
The projector should always be placed horizontally 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...

Positioning your projector 17
How to determine the position of the projector for a given 
screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the table on page 18 and find the closest match to your screen size in the left 
columns labelled Screen size. Using this value, look across this 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...

Positioning your projector 18
Projection dimensions
Refer to Dimensions on page 58 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
There is 3% 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 in situ before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors...

Connection 19
Connection
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.
• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector....

Connection 20
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.
• The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from 
COMPUTER jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR OUT 
jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER jack.
• If you wish to use Monitor Out...