BenQ W1500 Users Manual

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Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be sure you have 
made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connecting with video equipment on 
page 21 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the Audio Setup menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
If available, you...

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Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Digital TV is usually in 16:9 ratio, 
which is the default for this projector, and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4:3 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically 
stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source. Images can 
be stretched in a linear manner...

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image. Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition 
TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
6.Letter Box: Scales a picture to fit the projector’s native resolution in 
its horizontal width and resize the picture’s height to the 3/4 of the 
projection width. This may produce a picture greater in height than 
can be displayed, so part of the picture is lost (not displayed) along the 
top and bottom edges of...

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Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend that you activate High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 1500 
meters (around 4920 feet) above sea level, or whenever the projector will be used for extended periods 
of time (>10 hours) without shutdown.
To activate High Altitude Mode:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight High Altitude Mode.
3. Press /  to select On. A...

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Displaying more than one image source 
simultaneously
Your projector is capable of displaying pictures simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used 
to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. Ensure the signals you want to display are correctly 
connected to the projector.
To display the PIP window:
•  Using the remote control
Press PIP to display the PIP page and make adjustments by following 
the steps starting from step 3 in the section Using...

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Watching 3D content
Your BenQ projector supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through D-Sub, 
Component, HDMI, Video, and S-Video. Yet you need the required compatible hardware accessories and 
software to play 3D content on BenQ projector.
Connecting 3D video devices
• PlayStation games
i. Make sure you have updated your console to the latest software version in PlayStation 3.
ii. Insert the 3D game disc. Or you can download games via the...

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Personalizing the projector menu display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do 
not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
• Menu Display Time in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the length of time the 
OSD will remain active after your last key press. Use  /  to select a suitable time length.
• Menu Position in the System Setup > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD position in...

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Turning the projector off
To turn the projector off, press POWER   on the projector or 
 on the remote control and a warning message appears. Press 
the button again.
•  The Power indicator light flashes orange and the fans run for 
about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not 
respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete. 
Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off Ring Tone 
will be heard.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off...

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On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
On-Screen Display (OSD) structure
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected.
Main menuSub-menuOptions
Picture -- 
Basic
Preset Mode Cinema/Dynamic/Standard/User 1/User 2/User 3/3D/ISF Day/ISF Night
User Mode 
Management 
Brightness 0–100
Contrast 0–100
Color 0–100
Tint 0–100
Sharpness 0/1/2
Flesh Tone 0–5
Color Temperature Normal/Cool/Lamp Native/Warm
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Display
Aspect Ratio Auto/Real/4:3/Wide/Anamorphic/Letter Box
Key s t o n e
Po s i t i o n
Overscan Adjustment 0/1/2/3
PIPPIP On/Off
Main Source
HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video/S-Video/Component 
1/Component 2/PC/Wireless
PIP Source
Active Window Main/PIP
Po s i t i o nTop-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right/Top-
Left
Size Large/Small
PC & Component 
YPbPr TuningH. Size
Phase
Auto
Digital Zoom
Film Mode On/Off
3D Comb Filter On/Off
3D3D ModeAuto/Off/On/Frame Sequential/Frame...