BenQ W6000/W6500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual

  11
  Overview
EnglishRemote control
1. POWER ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby and on.
Turning the projector on on page 20 , 
Turning the projector off on page 36
2. Source selection keys (COMP , VIDEO , S-
VIDEO , HDMI1 , HDMI2 , PC)
Selects an input source for display.
Selecting an input source on page 21
3. Aspect keys (ANA, 4:3, LB, WIDE, REAL) Selects the display aspect ratio.
Selecting the aspect ratio on page 32
4. PRESET MODE
Sequentially selects a pr edefined picture setting...

12 Positioning your projector  
English
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in
 one of four possible installation locations.
Your room layout or personal preference will dict ate which installation location you select. Take into 
consideration the size and position of your screen, th e location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the 
location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
*To set the projector position:
1....

  13
  Positioning your projector
EnglishObtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, th e zoom setting, and the video format each factors in 
the projected image size.
The projector should always be placed horizontally le vel (like flat on a table), and positioned directly 
perpendicular 90° right-angle square) to the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled 
projections (or projecting on to angled surfaces). If the projector  is mounted...

14 Positioning your projector  
EnglishIf you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up 
to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone 
function to correct the distortion. See 
Correcting picture distortion on page 25  for details.
Projection dimensions
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen
 The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9
The above numbers are...

  15
  Positioning your projector
EnglishInstallation for a 4:3 ratio screen
The illustrations and table below are provided for those users who already have 4:3 aspect ratio screens or 
intend to purchase 4:3 aspect ratio scr eens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
 The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the 
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the...

16 Positioning your projector  
EnglishShifting the projection lens
The lens shift control provides flexibility for installi
ng your projector. It allows the projector to be 
positioned off the center of the screen.
The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. It is measured as an offset 
from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center . You can use the lever to shift the projection lens in 
any direction within the allowable range depending on your...

  17
  Connecting with video equipment
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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, digital tuner, 
cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digi tal 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...

18 Connecting with video equipment  
EnglishConnecting 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 outp
ut devices. You should also connect the separate 
audio cable to a suit able audio amplifier.
Connecting S-Video or video devices
You need only connect S-Video or composite Video cable from the same device, never both at the same 
time. You should also connect the...

  19
  Connecting with video equipment
EnglishConnecting 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...

20 Using the projector  
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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.
Tu r n i n g  t h e  p r o j e c t o r  o n
Follow the steps below.
1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied.
2. Press and hold  POWER ON () on the projector or remote control 
to...