BenQ W1500 Users Manual

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  Important safety instructions
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 choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video source device as described below:
Preparations
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 
2. Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs. 
3. Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks. 
Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector (See 
Shipping contents on page 8 for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.
Te r m i n a l  
nameTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIConnecting HDMI devices on 
page 22Best
Component 
VideoConnecting component-video 
devices on page 23Better
S-VideoConnecting S-Video or video devices 
on page 23Good
VideoConnecting S-Video or video devices 
on page 23Normal
PC (D-SUB)Connecting a computer on page 24
Better
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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 projector wirelessly
You may also make a wireless connection between the projector and HDMI devices. As your 
projector is equipped with the built-in HDMI receiver, when you plug the supplied wireless HDMI 
transmitter into any HDMI devices, the projector will display the contents from the connected HDMI 
source. See Using the Wireless Transmitter on page 25 for details.
To prevent signal interference with the projected image, while using this projector, please make sure 
that there are no other devices which support 5GHz wireless signals within 3 meters from the 
projector, such as access points/routers, wireless cards/dongles, 5.8GHz wireless mouses, 5.8GHz 
digital phones, some Wimax products, some Autopass cards, or devices with 802.11AC Wi-Fi. 
Since different power of your wireless/radiation devices which operate in the 5GHz frequency band (e.g. 
industrial routers or home digital phones, etc.) will potentially impact projected image, the suggested 
distance could be over 3 meters away from the projector.
HDMI cable HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
To make sure you select a correct input source 
type for the HDMI signal, see HDMI Settings on 
page 55 for details.
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Wireless HDMI transmitter
To connect the HDMI signal, select Wireless 
from the source selection bar. See Selecting an 
input source on page 30 for details.
Transmitter USB adapter
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  Important safety instructions
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 audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
•  If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source 
device, you need not connect to this device again using an S-Video or composite Video connection as this 
makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. You need only connect using a 
composite Video connection if both Component Video and S-Video are not supplied on the video source 
device (for example, with some analog video cameras).
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also 
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital 
tuner, etc.
From audio output 
terminalsTo  a u d i o  i n p u t  
terminals
Component video cable
From audio output 
terminalsTo audio input terminals
S-Video cable
Video cableor AV equipment
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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 combination.
VGA cable From audio 
output terminalTo audio input terminals Laptop or desktop 
computer
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  Important safety instructions
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 HDMI type A x1 for input from HDMI player devices
Button Total 1 button for registration with Rx (Hold over 3 seconds) 
Operating voltage 5V+/- 5% for micro USB
Power Consumption3 Watt (max.) @1080p/59Hz (5V/0.6A)
2.4 Watt (max.) @720p/60Hz (5V/0.48A)
Up/Down Link Data RateDownlink channel with up to 1 Mbps for data and control
Uplink channel with up to 100 Kbps for data and control
Wireless Operating Range0~8m NLOS (no walls) Indoor. The transmission quality varies in the system 
board and surrounding environment.
ModelSource
1 PS3 Player (Game console)
2 Philips-BDP3100 (BD player)
3 Desktop PC with ASUS Graphic Card ENGTS250 
4 Desktop PC with ASUS Graphic Card EMGTS450 
5 Sony BDP-S360 (BD player)
6 LG BD 350 (BD player)
TimingResolutionVe r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)H-frequency 
(kHz)Dot Clock 
Frequency (MHz)
480p 720x480 59.94 31.47 27
480p 720x480 60 31.5 27.027
576p 720x576 50 31.25 27
720/50p 1280x720 50 37.5 74.25
720/59 1280x720 59.94 44.955 74.175
720/60p 1280x720 60 45 74.25 
1080/29.97p 1920x1080 29.97 16.858 37.063
1080/30p 1920x1080 30 33.75 74.25
1080/50i 1920x1080 50 28.13 74.25
1080/59i 1920x1080 59.94 33.716 74.175
1080/60i 1920x1080 60 33.75 74.25
1080/50p 1920x1080 50 56.25 148.5
1080/59p 1920x1080 59.94 67.432 148.35
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							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 x 
768_6059.87 47.776 79.5
1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 108
1360 x 7681360 x 
768_6060.015 47.712 85.5
StatusLED
Step 1: Power On none
Step 2: Registration slow blinking
Step 3: Linking slow blinking
Step 4: Connected none
Step 5: Play Video solid
MessageMeaning
LinkingIf the wireless network between the projector and the HDMI device has 
been established before, when power is on, this message appears to 
notify that the network is making connection.
Wireless off Notifies wireless network failure after searching for three minutes.
Connecting to BenQ Tx  Notifies a successful connection with the HDMI device.
Connected to BenQ Tx, 
please check video sourceNotifies no signal from the HDMI device.
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  Important safety instructions
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 select the System Setup menu.
5. Set Wireless Sync to On.
When Wireless Sync is on, the projector will not respond to any key commands from the projector or 
remote control, except the power [On] and power [Off] keys. If youve accidentally started this function, 
please re-start the projector to save the settings.
6. Press the buttons on the remote control in the following sequence: 
 (for 3 ~ 6 seconds) >   >  .
Please point the remote control toward the IR sensor on the rear of the projector.
7. When the Select Video Source menu displays, select Settings.
8. In the Settings menu, select Add New Video Source.
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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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  Important safety instructions
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 Power light is orange after power has been applied.
2. Press and hold POWER () on the projector or  on the remote control to turn the projector 
on. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  O n  To n e will be heard. The POWER indicator light 
flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 41 for details.
3. The fans will start operating, and a start-up image displays on the screen for a few seconds while it 
warms up.
The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See Utilizing 
the password function on page 32 for details.
5. Source Searching... will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input source. 
This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. See Selecting an input source 
on page 30 for details.
6. If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector, the message No 
Signal will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input 
source to an appropriate one.
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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.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the System Setup menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Input Source and press MODE/ENTER. The source selection bar displays.
3. Press  /  repeatedly until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source information will display on the screen for seconds. If there are 
multiple pieces of equipment connected to the projector, you can go back to the source selection bar 
again to search for other signals.
You can also rename the source:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the System Setup menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Source Rename and press MODE/ENTER. The Source Rename page 
displays.
3. Press  / / /  until your desired character is selected and press MODE/ENTER.
•  If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals, select On in the System Setup > 
Auto Source Search menu.Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
NOTE: When 
automatically 
searching for a 
valid input source, 
the projector 
cycles through 
the available 
signals following 
the sequence 
from top to 
bottom as the 
source selection 
bar shows.HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video
S-Video
Component 1
Component 2
PC
Wireless
1. Adjust the projected picture to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus 
ring.
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