BenQ W1100/w1200 Digital Projector User Manual

Maintenance 51
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace 
the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a 
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too 
hot. See Indicators on page 55 for details.
The following lamp...

Maintenance 52
Replacing the lamp
• Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See 
www.lamprecycle.org.
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the 
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury 
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.   
• To...

Maintenance 53 3. Remove the lamp cover by (a) sliding 
the cover toward the side of the 
projector and (b) lifting it off.
• Do not turn the power on with the lamp 
cover removed.
• Do not insert your fingers between the 
lamp and the projector. The sharp edges 
inside the projector may cause injuries.
4. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp.
5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use 
the handle to slowly pull the lamp out 
of the projector.
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp 
to break and...

Maintenance 5411. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
12. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM 
SETUP > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/
ENTER. The Lamp Settings page displays. 
Press   to 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.
Do not reset if...

Maintenance 55
Indicators
LightStatus & Description
POWERTEMPLAMP
Power events
Red Off OffStand-by mode
Green
FlashingOff OffPowering up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Red 
FlashingOff OffThe projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is 
turned off.
Lamp events
Off Off RedThe projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Off OffRed 
Flashing1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
2....

Troubleshooting 56
Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work
The password is incorrect
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cable.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy...

Specifications 57
Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Optical
Resolution
1920x1080, 1080p
Display system
1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number
F = 2.41 to 2.91 
f = 20.72 to 31 mm
Lamp
230 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply
AC100–240V, 3.70A, 
50-60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption
320 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby)
Mechanical
Weight
3.6 Kg (8 lbs)
Output terminals
RGB output
D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
Speaker
10 watt x 2
Audio output
3.5mm jack x 1
12V Trigger
3.5mm jack x 1
Control
RS-232...

Specifications 58
Dimensions
339.2 mm (W) x 138.8 mm (H) x 260.6 mm (D)
Ceiling mount installation
339.2
260.6
138.8
66.391.6
110.5
150.0
25.00.5
23.5
237.5
40.5
120.6
65.0
339.2166.9
100.00
116.00
Ceiling mount screws:
M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm)
Unit: mm 

Specifications 59
Timing chart
Supported timing for PC input
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r ti ca l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
640 x 48031.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75
43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70
800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60
48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72
46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75
53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85
1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60
56.476 70.069 75.000...

Specifications
60
Supported timing for HDMI input
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency 
(kHz)Ve r ti ca l  
Frequency 
(Hz)Pixel 
Frequency 
(MHz)Mode
640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60
37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72
37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75
43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85
61.910 119.518 52.500 VGA_120
720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70
800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 SVGA_56
37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60
48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72
46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75
53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85
77.425...