BenQ W1500 Users Manual

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Projector features
• Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 576i, Enhanced Definition television 
(EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz formats, with the 1080p 
format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.
•  High picture quality
The projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution, excellent home theater 
brightness, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale...

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Projector exterior view
Front and upper side view 
1. Control panel (See Control panel on 
page 13 for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent
4. Lens cap
5. Lens shift cover
6. Focus and Zoom ring
7. Vent
8. Front IR sensor
9. Projection lens
10. HDMI ports
11. Mini USB port
(Used for service)
12. RS-232 control port
Used to interface with a PC or home 
theater control/automation system.
13. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) signal input jack
14. Component Video inputs...

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Controls and functions
Control panel
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image.
3. Lens shift cover
4. Top IR remote sensor
5. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and 
saves menu settings.
6.  POWER
Toggles the projector between standby mode 
and on.
7. Left/
Decreases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is 
activated, the #7, #12,...

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Remote control
1. POWER ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between on and off mode.
2. Source selection keys
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and 
saves menu settings.
4. Left
Decreases the projector volume.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is 
activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the desired menu 
items and to make adjustments.
5....

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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations.
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.
*To set the projector position:
1. Press...

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors 
in the projected image size.
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly 
perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled 
projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces). If the projector is mounted on a...

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If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or 
up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the 
Keystone function to correct the distortion. See Correcting picture distortion on page 34 for details.
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Projection dimensions
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen
 The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the 
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer 
for assistance.
Screen dimensionsProjection distance  [mm]
Lowest/Highest 
lens position 
 [mm]Diagonal

[inch 
(mm)]Height...

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Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen
The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens 
or intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
 The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the 
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table...

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Shifting the projection lens vertically
The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be 
positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images. 
The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. It is measured as an 
offset from the projected images vertical center. You can use the lever to shift the projection lens 
upwards or downwards within the...