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 
available for each input.
Selecting a preset mode on page 26
5. MEMORY keys (USER 1, USER 2/ISF NIGHT, 
USER 3/ISF DAY, and DEFAULT)
Restores picture settings for the current input 
source.
Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode on 
page 27
6. ENTEREnacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu item. 7. 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
8. MENU Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on 
and off. 
Using the menus on page 22
9. EXITGoes back to previous OSD menus, exits and 
saves any changes made using the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu.
Using the menus on page 22
10. Picture quality adjustment keys (BRIGHTNESS, 
CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT)
Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the 
appropriate picture quality values.
Fine-tuning the picture quality on page 28
11. Picture window control keys (PIP, SIZE, POSITION, ACTIVE)
Displays the Picture In Picture (PIP) windows, 
toggles between the main window and sub-
window with ACTIVE, and adjusts the size and 
position of the currently active window with 
SIZE and POSITION.
Displaying more than one image source 
simultaneously on page 35
12. TESTDisplays the test pattern.
Test Pattern on page 41
13. INFODisplays the  Information menu.
Information menu on page 42
14. LIGHT
Turns on the remote control backlight for about 
10 seconds. Pressing any other key while the 
backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a 
further 10 seconds. Press the key again to turn 
the backlight off.
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For details, see the info provided behind the 
hand sign  . 
						

							
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. Press MENU on the projector or remote control and then press  /  until the  System Setup menu is highlighted.
2. Press  /  to highlight Projector Position and press  /  until the correct  position is selected.
1. Floor Front:
Select this location with  the projector placed near 
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most 
common way to position the projector for quick 
setup and portability. 3. Floor Rear:
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is 
required.
*Set 
Floor Rear  after you turn the projector on.
2. Ceiling Front:
Select this location with the projector suspended 
from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
from your dealer to mount your projector on the 
ceiling.
*Set  Ceiling Front  after you turn the projector on. 4. Ceiling Rear:
Select this location with the projector suspended 
from the ceiling behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen and the 
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for 
this installation location.
*Set 
Ceiling Rear  after you turn the projector on.
Language
Splash Screen
Projector Position
Auto Off
Sleep Timer
Background Color
Menu Settings
Input SourceSystem Setup
S-Video
English
BenQ
Auto Source Search
EXIT  Back
Disable
Disable Blue
Off
Floor Front 
						

							
  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 on a ceiling, it must be 
mounted upside-down.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the 
vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the positions of the screen and pr ojector, you will need to account for both the 
projected image size and the vertical  offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection 
distance.
This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See  Shifting the projection lens on page 16 for details. 
You can see the diagrams on pages  14 and  15 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are 
measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.
How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size
1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to  your screen size in the left columns labelled Screen 
dimensions . Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average 
distance from screen value in the column labelled  Average. This is the projection distance.
3. Decide the exact position of your projector accordin g to the position of your screen and the adjustable 
lens shift range.
For example, if you are using a 120-inch, 4:3-aspect-ratio screen, please refer to  The screen aspect ratio is 
4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9 . The average projection distance is 668 cm.
How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance
This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know 
what screen size will fit in your room.
The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.
1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 16:9 or 4:3?
2. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the 
projection distance.
3. Refer to the table and find the closest match to yo ur measurement in the average distance from screen 
column labelled  Average. Check that your measured distance  is between the min and max distances 
listed on either side of the average distance value.
4. Using this value, look across that row to the left to  find the corresponding screen diagonal listed in that 
row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.
For example, if you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen  and your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (450 
cm), please refer to  The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9 . The closest match in 
the  Average  column is 455 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is required.
Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of  Projection distance  [cm] 
on page 14  indicates that the 4.5 m measured projection  distance will also fit the 90 and 110-inch size 
screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom  control) to display on these different screen sizes at 
the projection distance. Be aware that these differ ent screens have different vertical offset values. 
						

							
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 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 table above, please contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Screen dimensionsProjection distance  [cm]Lowest/
Highest lens 
position   [cm]
Diagonal

[inch (cm)] Height 

[cm]Width

[cm]Min distance 
(with max 
zoom)
AverageMax distance 
(with min 
zoom)
30 (76) 37 66 109 136 164 4.7
40 (102) 50 89 145 182 218 6
50 (127) 62 111 182 227 273 8
60 (152) 75 133 218 273 327 9
70 (178) 87 155 255 318 382 11
80 (203) 100 177 291 364 436 12
90 (229) 112 199 327 409 491 14
100 (254) 125 221 364 455 545 16 110 (279) 137 243 400 500 600 17
120 (305) 149 266 436 545 655 19
130 (330) 162 288 473 591 709 20
140 (356) 174 310 509 636 764 22
150 (381) 187 332 545 682 818 23
160 (406) 199 354 582 727 873 25
170 (432) 212 376 618 773 927 26
180 (457) 224 398 655 818 982 28
190 (483) 237 421 691 864 1036 30
200 (508) 249 443 727 909 1091 31
250 (635) 311 553 909 1136 1364 39
300 (762) 374 664 1091 1364 1636 47
 
 


Floor Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens


 


Ceiling Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens 
						

							
  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 table above, please contact your 
dealer for assistance.


 


Floor Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens



 

 
Ceiling Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens
Screen dimensionsProjection distance  [cm]Lowest/
Highest  lens 
position  
[cm]
Image 
height  [cm]Diagonal

[inch (cm)] Height

[cm]Width

[cm]Min 
distance 
(with 
max 
zoom)
Average
Max 
distance 
(with min 
zoom)
30 (76) 46 61 134 167 200 4.3 34
40 (102) 61 81 178 223 267 5.7 46
50 (127) 76 102 223 278 334 7.1 57
60 (152) 91 122 267 334 401 8.6 69
70 (178) 107 142 312 389 467 10.0 80
80 (203) 122 163 356 445 534 11.4 91
90 (229) 137 183 401 501 601 12.9 103
100 (254) 152 203 445 556 668 14.3 114
110 (279) 168 224 490 612 734 15.7 126
120 (305) 183 244 534 668 801 17.1 137
130 (330) 198 264 579 723 868 18.6 149
140 (356) 213 284 623 779 935 20.0 160
150 (381) 229 305 668 835 1001 21.4 171
160 (406) 244 325 712 890 1068 22.9 183
170 (432) 259 345 757 946 1135 24.3 194
180 (457) 274 366 801 1001 1202 25.7 206
190 (483) 290 386 846 1057 1269 27.1 217
200 (508) 305 406 890 1113 1335 28.6 229
250 (635) 381 508 1113 1391 1669 35.7 286
300 (762) 457 610 1335 1669 2003 42.9 343 
						

							
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 desired image position.
To use the lens shift lever:
1. Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Move the lever to adjust the projected image position.
3. Lock the lever by turning it clockwise.
•  Please do not over-tighten the lever.
•  Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image 
distortion is produced, see  Adjusting the projected image on page 25  for details.
•  When the screen position is fixed
•  When the projector position is fixed
ScreenRange of 
placement
Center of lens
Projector
-100%
100%
-25% 25%
41.3% 41.3% 
						

							
  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 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 firm ly 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 6  for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics 
stores.
Connecting HDMI devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) suppo rts uncompressed video data transmission between 
compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD 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.
Terminal  nameTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIConnecting HDMI devices on 
page 17 Best
Component 
VideoConnecting component-video 
devices on page 18 Better
S-VideoConnecting S-Video or video 
devices on page 18Good
VideoConnecting S-Video or video 
devices on page 18Normal
PC (D-SUB)Connecting a computer on 
page 19Better
COMPONENT
PC
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 41  for details. 
						

							
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 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 
terminals To audio input 
terminals
Component video cable
From audio 
output terminals To audio input 
terminals
S-Video cable Video cable or
AV equipment 
						

							
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  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 laptops key combination.
VGA cable
From audio 
output terminal To audio input 
terminals
Laptop or desktop 
computer 
						

							
20 Using the projector  
English
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 turn the projector on.
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 23  for details.
5. Source Searching... will be displayed on the scre en 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 21  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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