BenQ W6000/W6500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual

W6000/W6500  Digital Projector
Home Cinema 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 .................................. 3
Overview ........... ........................... 6
Shipping contents .................................. 6
Remote control batteries .......................7
Remote control operation ..................... 7
Projector features................................... 8
Projector exterior view .......................... 9
Controls and functions........................ 10
Control panel...

  3
  Important safety instructions
EnglishThank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you 
with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through 
carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the la test standards for safety of information technology 
equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this...

4 Important safety instructions  
English
5. Do not block the vents holes while 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.  9. Do not look straight into the projector lens 
during operation. It may harm your sight. 
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...

  5
  Important safety instructions
English
13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly 
until the projector has cooled down and is 
unplugged from the power supply. 
14. When you think service or repair is required,  take the projector only to a suitably qualified 
technician.
15. 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 part is the lamp which has its own...

6 Overview  
English
Overview
Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available 
depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.
The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed 
information.
ProjectorRemote controlBatteriesComponent Video cable
Warranty cardUser manual CDQuick start guidePower cable...

  7
  Overview
EnglishRemote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote 
control over to view its back, push on the 
finger grip on the cover and slide it down in 
the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The 
cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary)  and install two new AAA batteries observ ing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery 
compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the...

8 Overview  
EnglishProjector features
•  Full HD compatible
The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and High 
Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i and 1080p 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, super high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.
• High brightness
The...

  9
  Overview
EnglishProjector exterior view
Front and upper side view 
Rear view 
Under v iew
1. Control panel (See  Control panel on page 10  
for details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Front IR sensor
4. Vent (heated air exhaust)
5. Projection lens
6. Lens shift lever
7. AC Power cable inlet
8. Rear IR sensor
9. HDMI ports
10. Composite Video input (RCA)
11. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN)
12. USB port
13. RS-232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater 
control/automation system.
14. 12VDC...

10 Overview  
EnglishControls and functions
Control panel
6. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left  / , Up 
/, 
Right / , Down / )
Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu selection in the direction of the arrow 
being pressed when the OSD menu is activated.
Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 
from an angled projection. 
Using the menus on page 22 , Correcting 
picture distortion on page 25
7.  POWER Performs the same action as  POWER ON/OFF 
on the remote control.
Toggles the projector between...