BenQ W1100/w1200 Digital Projector User Manual

Connection 21
Connecting Video source devices
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:
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected,...

Operation 22
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights red after power has 
been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power 
cable) only with the device to avoid possible 
dangers such as electric shock and fire.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP > Operation Settings menu, 
the projector...

Operation 23 Yo u  c a n  a l s o  p r e s s  SOURCE on the projector or Source selection keys on the remote 
control to select your desired input signal. See Switching input signal on page 28 for 
details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. 
See Timing chart...

Operation 24
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that 
you need using the zoom ring.
2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus 
ring.
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the 
top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following one of these...

Operation 25
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press  /  to select a 
preferred language.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP menu.4. Press MENU/EXIT twice* on 
the projector or remote control 
to...

Operation 26
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, 
such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington lock slot on 
the rear side of the projector. See item 11 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the 
locks documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 27 six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this manual, and you absolutely 
do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. See Entering the password 
recall procedure on page 27 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote 
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a 
coded...

Operation 28i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 
with Offshown in the row of Power on Lock. You will not have to enter the 
password next time you turn on the projector.
ii. If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three 
seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can 
press MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old...

Operation 29
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Digital Zoom and press MODE/ENTER. The Zoom bar displays.
3. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
4. To navigate the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch to the...

Operation 302.
Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the 
projected image will display smaller than if resized 
to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or 
move the projector towards the screen to increase 
the image size if necessary. You may also need to 
refocus the projector after making these 
adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen...