BenQ W1500 Users Manual

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Connecting with video equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray player, 
digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a 
desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source 
device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. 
The method you...

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Connecting HDMI devices
•  Connecting HDMI devices to the projector with HDMI cables
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission 
between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players, Blu-ray players and displays over a single 
cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an HDMI cable when 
making connection between the projector and HDMI devices.
•  Connecting HDMI devices to the...

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Connecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type 
component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. You should also connect the 
separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
Connecting S-Video or video devices
You need to connect only S-Video or composite Video cable from the same device, never both at the 
same time. You should also connect the separate...

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Connecting a computer
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. 
Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key 
combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled 
CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop. Press Fn and the labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your laptop
s documentation to discover your laptops key...

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Using the Wireless Transmitter
Product specification
The BenQ Wireless Transmitter for your model may well function perfectly with these HDMI devices:
At the time of writing, BenQ has done the testing with the devices listed above. Using an HDMI device not in 
this compatibility list with our wireless transmitter may not work correctly.
Supported timing for wireless HDMI input timing
•  Supported timing for Video input
Wireless Transmitter Specification
Host Interface...

26 Important safety instructions   *Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing format.
•  Supported timing for PC input
Power indicator
Message and meaning
1080/60p 1920x1080 60 67.5 148.5
1080/24p* 1920x1080 24 27 74.25
ResolutionModeRefresh rate (Hz)H-frequency (kHz)Clock (MHz)
640 x 480VGA_60 59.94 31.469 25.175
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5
800 x 600SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50
1024 x 768XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75
1366 x 768 60 60 47.7 85.5
1280 x 7681280...

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Wireless transmitter synchronization
The factory default configuration will pair your HDMI source device with the projector. If the connection 
fails, follow the procedures below to set the pairing.
1. Connect the wireless transmitter to an HDMI source device. (e.g. Blu-ray, DVD player, AV-R player, 
set top boxes, or games consoles)
2. Turn on the projector.
3. Select Wireless in the source selection bar.
4. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control, and...

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9. When the message Please Press Registration Button on Transmitter displays, press the 
button on the wireless transmitter.
10. When the message Adding BENQ Tx displays, and select OK.
11. When the message Adding BENQ Tx disappears, the sync function has completed successfully. 
12. Restart the projector to reset the settings.
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Using the projector
Preparations
1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on.
2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the 
rear of the projector. 
3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall switch 
on.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to 
avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
Turning the projector on
Follow the steps below.
1. Make sure the...

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Selecting an input source
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. 
When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with 
the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut 
down.
To select the video source:
•  Using the remote control or projector
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. A source 
selection bar displays. 
2. Press / until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/
ENTER....