BenQ W500 Lcd Projector Home Entertainment Series User Manual

W500 LCD Projector
Home Entertainment Series
User Manual
Welcome 

2 Table of contents  
EnglishTa b l e  o f  c o n t e n t s
Important safety instructions  ............................................................................. 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8
Projector features .......................................................................................8
Shipping contents  ......................................................................................9...

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  Table of contents
EnglishSpeeding up the process of source search  .................................................................. 26
Adjusting the projected image  .................................................................. 26
Adjusting the projection angle .................................................................................... 26
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity  ....................................................................... 26
Correcting two-dimensional...

4 Table of contents  
EnglishIndicators .....................................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 49
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 50
Projector specifications ..............................................................................50...

  5
  Important safety instructions
EnglishImportant safety instructions
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology 
equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions 
mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
Safety instructions
1. Please read this user manual before you operate your 
projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future 
reference.   
2. Always place the...

6 Important safety instructions  
English
Safety instructions (continued)
5. Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the 
projector is on (even in standby mode): 
- Do not cover the projector with any item; 
- Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding 
or any other soft surface.   
6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage 
may fluctuate by ±10 volts, it is recommended 
that you connect your projector through a power 
stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible 
power supply (UPS) as...

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  Important safety instructions
English 
Safety instructions (continued)
12. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until 
the projector has cooled down and is unplugged 
from the power supply. 
13. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. 
There are dangerous high voltages inside which 
may cause death if you should come into contact 
with live parts. The only user serviceable parts are 
the lamp and air filters which have their own 
removable covers or access panels. See page 42.
Under no...

8 Introduction  
EnglishIntroduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high 
reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
•Three-panel LCD system to deliver superior brightness, color saturation and color depth
•HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) scaler functionality to provide excellent picture quality 
employing contrast and clarity enhancement, noise reduction and motion optimization...

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  Introduction
EnglishShipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment. Some of the 
items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region, and may differ from those illustrated.
Optional accessories
1. HDMI Cable
2. Spare lamp kit
3. Ceiling mount kitProjector Remote control and two
AAA batteriesUser manual...

10 Introduction  
EnglishProjector exterior view
Front and upper side
Rear side
See Connection on page 19 for connection details.
Under side
1. External control panel (See page 11 for details)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Focus and Zoom adjustment
4. Front IR sensor
5. Projection lens
6. Inlet (cool air intake)
7. Len shift lever
8. Lens cap1
3
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9. Front Adjuster foot
10. AC power cord inlet
11. Rear IR sensor
12. RS-232C port
13. USB socket
14. HDMI port
15. RGB socket
16. Component Video...