BenQ W6000/W6500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User Manual

							
  21
  Using the projector
EnglishSelecting 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  s e l e c t  t h e  v i d e o  s o u r c e :
•  Using the remote control or projector
Press one of the Source keys on the remote control, or press  SOURCE on 
the projector repeatedly until your desired signal is selected.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press  MENU and then press  /  until the  System Setup menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight  Input Source and press ENTER. The source 
selection bar displays.
3. Press  /  repeatedly until your desi red signal is selected and press 
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.
•  If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals, select  On in the  System Setup  > Auto Source Search  menu.
•  If you want to use the PIP function, see  Displaying more than one 
image source simultaneously on page 35  for details.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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
On
Floor Front
ENTER
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.
1. Adjust the projected picture to the size that 
you need using the zoom ring. 2. Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus 
ring. 
						

							
22 Using the projector  
EnglishUsing the menus
The projector is equipped with multilingual On
-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
To use the OSD menus, please set the OSD menu to your familiar language.
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to pr event theft. Otherwise, purchase a lock, such as the 
Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate  a Kensington lock slot on the projector. See item 17 
on page  9 for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combin ation of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the locks 
documentation for finding out how to use it.
Picture Mode
Load Settings From
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Reset Picture Settings
Rename User Mode
Picture -- Basic
+ 3
S-Video
Cinema
EXIT       BackCurrent input source
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press  EXIT to go back to 
the previous page or to 
exit. Status
+ 50
+ 50
+ 50
0
Color
1. Press 
MENU on the projector or remote control to 
turn the OSD menu on.
2. Use  /  to highlight the  System Setup menu. 3. Press  to highlight 
Language and press 
/  to select a preferred language.
4. Press  MENU once or  EXIT twice* on the 
projector or remote control to leave and 
save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the main 
menu and the second press closes the OSD 
menu.
Picture Mode
Load Settings From
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Reset Picture Settings
Rename User ModePicture -- Basic
S-Video
Cinema
EXIT   Back
Color
+ 3
+ 50
+ 50
+ 50
0
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
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 
						

							
  23
  Using the projector
EnglishUtilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up 
password security. The password can be set throug h the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Once the 
password is set and this function is selected, the pr ojector is password-protected. Users who do not know 
the correct password can not use the projector.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the 
password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep 
the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and activated, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started.
1. Press  MENU on the projector or remote control and then press  /  
until the  Advanced Setup  menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight  Password and press  ENTER. The Password  page 
displays.
3. Highlight  Password and press  /  to select  On. The  Input Password  
page displays.
4. As the picture indicates, the four arrow keys ( ,  ,  ,  ) 
respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password 
you desire to set, press the arrow keys on the remote control or 
projector to enter six digits for the password.
If the function is used for the first time, enter the default password (1, 
1, 1, 1, 1, 1) of the projector by pressing the arrow key   six times.
Once the password is set,  the OSD menu returns to the  Password 
page.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as asterisks on-
screen. Write your selected password down here in this manual in 
advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to 
you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
5. To leave the OSD menu, press  MENU.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activate d, you will be asked to enter the six-
digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the 
wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right 
displays lasting for three seconds, and the  Input Password page follows. 
You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not 
record the password in this manual,  and you absolutely do not remember 
it, you can use the password recall procedure. See  Entering the password 
recall procedure on page 24  for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will 
automatically shut down in a short time.
Lamp Settings HDMI Settings
Test Pattern
High Altitude Mode
Password
Key Lock
Reset All SettingsAdvanced Setup
EXIT   Back
S-Video
ENTER Off
Input Password Password
Password
Change Password On
EXIT    ClearEXIT   Back
ISF Baud Rate
115200
Password Error
Please try again. 
						

							
24 Using the projector  
EnglishEntering the password recall procedure
1. Make sure the 
Input Password page displays on screen. Press and hold 
PRESET MODE  on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The 
projector will display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number.  You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to 
verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Changing the password
1. Press  MENU on the projector or remote co ntrol and then press  /  until the  Advanced Setup menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press /  to highlight  Password and press  ENTER. The Password  page displays.
3. Highlight  Change Password  and press ENTER. The Input Current Password  page displays. 
4. Enter the old password.
•  If the password is correct, the message  Input New Password displays. 
•  If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays lasting for three seconds, and the  message  Input Current Password  displays for your retry. You can either press  MENU to cancel 
the change or try another password.
5. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will display as  asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password 
down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you 
should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
6. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
7. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new password  next time the projector is started.
8. To leave the OSD menu, press  MENU.
Disabling the pa ssword function
To disable password protection, go back to the  Advanced Setup > 
Password > Password  menu. Highlight Password and select  Off by 
pressing / . The message  Input Password  displays. Enter the current 
password.
•  If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the  Password 
page with  Off shown in the row of  Password. You will not have 
to enter the password next time when turning on the projector.
•  If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays  lasting for three seconds, and the message  Input Password 
displays for your retry. You can either press  MENU to cancel the 
change or try another password.
Note that though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Please write down the recall code, and 
contact your nearest BenQ Customer 
Center.
Recall code:
   0 2 1 2
Recall Password
EXIT     Back    
PasswordPassword
Change Password Off
EXIT   Back 
						

							
  25
  Using the projector
EnglishAdjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be 
used if necessary to change the projecti on angle. Screw the feet in or out as 
appropriate to aim and level the projection angle.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical 
trapezoidal. To correct this problem, see  Correcting picture distortion on page 25  for details.
Correcting picture distortion
Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected picture 
displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following:
•  Two parallel sides (left and right, or top and bottom) but is noticeably wider on either side.
• No parallel sides.
To correct the picture’s shape, you can perform the following steps.
1. Adjust the projection angle. Move the projector to be  in front of the center of the screen with the center 
of the lens level with the screen.
2. If the picture is stilled distorted, or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above, you will 
need to manually correct the picture.
•  Using the remote control or projector
i. Press one of the Arrow/Keystone keys on the remote control or 
projector (Left  /, Up  /, Right  /, Down/) to 
display the Keystone page.
ii. See step  iv below for further operation.
•  Using the OSD menu
i. Press  MENU and then press  /  until the  Display menu is 
highlighted.
ii. Press   to highlight  Ke ystone and press  ENTER. The Ke ystone  
page displays.
iii. Highlight  2D Keystone and press ENTER. The keystone 
correction page displays.
iv. Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the  projected picture. Continue pressing the same key or press the 
other keys until you are satisfied with the shape.
The values on the lower portion of the page change while 
pressing. When the values reach their maximum or minimum 
with repeated key presses, the pi cture’s shape will stop changing. 
You will not be able to change the picture further in that 
direction. Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Position
Overscan Adjustment
PIP
PC & Component YPbPr TuningDisplay
EXIT  Back
0
S-Video
ENTER
Keystone2D KeystoneENTER
EXIT    Back
Keystone
EXIT   Back
Anamorphic
10
 Two parallel sides
 No parallel sides
Press 
/.
Press 
/.
Press 
/.
Press 
/. 
						

							
26 Using the projector  
EnglishUsing the preset and user modes
Selecting a preset mode
The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your 
operating environment and input source picture type.
To select a picture mode that suits your need:
•  Using the remote control
1. Press 
PRESET MODE  repeatedly or USER 1, USER 2/ISF NIGHT , 
USER 3/ISF DAY , DEFAULT  on the remote control, or  PRESET 
MODE  on the projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
selected.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press  MENU and then press  /  until the  Picture -- Basic menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight  Picture Mode.
3. Press  /  until your desired mode is selected.
These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection 
situations as described below:
•  Cinema : With well-balanced color saturation and contrast with a low 
brightness level, this is most suitable for enjoying  movies in a totally dark environment (as you would 
find in a commercial cinema). 
•  Dynamic : Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments 
where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
•  Standard : It is slightly brighter than  Cinema mode, and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small 
amount of ambient light.
•  User 1 /User 2 /User 3 : Recalls the customized settings. See  Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode on 
page 27  for details.
Fine-tuning the sele cted picture mode
The pre-defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the  Picture -- Basic 
and  Picture -- Advanced  menus.
To fine-tune the picture mode:
1. Press  MENU and then press  /  until the  Picture -- Basic or Picture -- Advanced  menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight the item you want to adju st and press  /  to set your desired value. Your 
selection is automatically stored in the proj ector and associated with that input source.
See  Fine-tuning the picture quality on page 28  and Advanced picture quality controls on page 29  for 
details.
Each time you change the picture mode, the projector al so changes the setting to the one which was last set 
for that particular picture mode on that particular in put. If you change the input source, the most recently 
used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored.
Picture Mode
Load Settings From
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Reset Picture Settings
Rename User ModePicture -- Basic
+50
0
S-Video
Cinema
EXIT   Back
Color +50 +50
+ 3 
						

							
  27
  Using the projector
EnglishSetting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode
There are three user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. 
You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize the 
settings.
1. In the  Picture -- Basic  menu, highlight  Picture Mode and press  /  
to select  User 1, User 2 , or User 3  mode.
2. Press   to highlight  Load Settings From .
This function is only available when User 1, User 2, or User 3 
mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
3. Press  ENTER to display the  Load Settings From  page.
4. Press   to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need and 
press  ENTER  and EXIT .
5. Press  to select a sub-menu item  to be changed and adjust the value 
with  /. See  Fine-tuning the picture quality on page 28  and 
Advanced picture quality controls on page 29  for details.
6. When all settings have been done, press  MENU to save and leave the 
settings.
Renaming user modes
You can change  User 1, User 2 , and User 3  to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of 
this projector. The new name can be up to 12 characte rs including English letters (A-Z, a-z), digits (0-9), 
and space (_).
To rename user modes:
1. In the  Picture -- Basic  menu, highlight  Rename User Mode  and press ENTER to display the  Rename 
User Mode  page.
2. Press  /  to highlight the item you want to rename and press  ENTER. The first letter will be 
highlighted by a white box.
3. Press  /  to select the first character.
4. Press   to move along until the new name is set and press  ENTER to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 if you want to change the other names.
Resetting the picture mode
All of the adjustments you’ve done in the  Picture -- Basic and Picture -- Advanced  menus can be returned 
to the factory preset values with a key press on the highlight of  Reset.
To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values:
1. In the  Picture -- Basic  menu, highlight  Picture Mode and press  /  to select the picture mode 
(including  User 1, User 2 , or User 3 ) you want to reset.
2. Press   to highlight  Reset Picture Settings  and press ENTER. The confirmation message displays.
3. Press /  to highlight  Reset and press  ENTER. The picture mode will return to the factory preset 
settings.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 if you want to reset other picture modes.
Do not to be confused with the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the 
Advanced Setup menu. The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset 
values system wide. See  Reset All Settings on page 42  for details.
Picture Mode
Load Settings From
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Reset Picture Settings
Rename User ModePicture -- Basic
S-Video
User 1
EXIT   Back
ENTER
ENTER
EXIT    Back
Load Settings FromCinema Mode
Dynamic Mode
Standard Mode
User 1
User 2
User 3 +50
0
Color
+50 +50
+ 3 
						

							
28 Using the projector  
EnglishFine-tuning the picture quality
No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every 
presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the 
OSD menu.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight 
Brightness  in the Picture -- Basic  menu and adjust 
the values by pressing  /  on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the brighter the picture. And the lower 
the setting, the darker the picture. Adjust this control so the 
black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight  Contrast in the Picture -- Basic  menu and adjust 
the values by pressing  /   on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set 
the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the 
Brightness  setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment. 
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the  Picture -- Basic  menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or 
remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image black and 
white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image 
unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight  Tint and adjust the values by pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the 
picture becomes.
This function is not available when the Picture Mode is ISF Night or ISF Day.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight  Sharpness and adjust the values by pressing  /  
on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The 
lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.
The  Brightness , Color , Contrast , Tint  functions can also be accessible by 
pressing  BRIGHTNESS , COLOR , CONTRAST , TINT  on the remote 
control to display the adjustment bar and then you can press  /  to 
adjust the values.
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  29
  Using the projector
EnglishAdvanced picture quality controls
There are more advanced functions in the  Picture -- Advanced menu to be adjusted to your preference. To 
save the settings, just press  MENU to leave the OSD menu.
Setting Black Level
Highlight  Black Level  and press  /  on the projector or remote control 
to select  0 IRE or 7.5 IRE .
The grayscale video signal is measured  in IRE units. In some areas which 
use NTSC TV standard, the grayscale is measured from 7.5 IRE (black) to 
100 IRE (white); however, in other areas where PAL equipment or 
Japanese NTSC standards are used, the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE 
(black) to 100 IRE (white). We suggest that you check the input source to 
see if it is with 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select accordingly.
Controlling image clarity
You may have static or noisy projected pictures.
To achieve better picture clarity:
1. Highlight  Clarity Control  and press ENTER on the projector or remote 
control to display the  Clarity Control page.
2. Press  /  to select the item you wa nt to adjust and press  /  to set 
the desired value.
•  Noise Reduction : Reduces electrical image noise caused by 
different media players. The higher the setting, the less the noise. 
•  Detail Enhancement : Sharpens the image. The higher the setting, 
the more details the image reveals.
•  Luma Transmission  (Luminance Transmission Improvement): 
Enhances picture brightness. The higher the setting, the more 
distinct the effect.
•  Chroma Transmission  (Chroma Transmission Improvement): 
Reduces color smear. The higher the setting, the more distinct the 
effect.
Selecting a color temperature*
Highlight  Color Temperature  and select a preferred setting by pressing  / 
 on the projector or remote control.
There are several color temperature settings available.
1. Lamp Native:  With the lamp’s original color temperature and higher 
brightness. This setting is suitable for environments where high 
brightness is required, such as projecting pictures in well lit rooms.
2. Wa r m :  Makes pictures appear reddish white.
3. Normal:  Maintains normal colorings for white.
4. Cool:  Makes pictures appear bluish white.
5. User 1 /User 2 /User 3 : Recalls the settings customized in the  Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning 
menu. See  Setting a preferred color temperature on page 30  for details.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One of the common methods of 
representing white color is known as the “color temperature” . A white color with a low color temperature appears to be 
reddish white. A white color with a high color  temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Black Level
Clarity Control
Color TemperaturePicture -- Advanced
S-Video
0 IRE
EXIT   Back
Normal
Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning
Gamma Selection
Color Management Brilliant Color 2.4
Dynamic Black 3D Comb Filter Film Mode On
On
On
Black Level
Clarity Control
Color TemperaturePicture -- Advanced
S-Video
0 IRE
EXIT   Back
Normal
Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning
Gamma Selection
Color Management Brilliant ColorENTER
Clarity ControlNoise Reduction
Detail Enhancement
Luma Transmission
Chroma Transmission 0
3
0
0
2.4
EXIT   Back
On
Dynamic Black On
3D Comb Filter Film Mode
On
On
Black Level
Clarity Control
Color TemperaturePicture -- Advanced
S-Video
0 IRE
EXIT   Back
Normal
Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning
Gamma Selection
Color Management 2.4
Brilliant Color On
Dynamic Black On
3D Comb Filter Film Mode
On
On 
						

							
30 Using the projector  
EnglishSetting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight 
Color Temperature  and select User 1, User 2 , or User 3  by 
pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
2. Press  to highlight  Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning  and press 
ENTER . The Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning  page displays.
The menu name User_ corresponds with the setting selected 
in Color Temperature.
3. Press  /  to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing  / .
• Red Gain /Green Gain /Blue Gain : Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
•  Red Offset /Green Offset /Blue Offset : Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
4. To save and leave the settings, press  MENU once or  EXIT twice.
Selecting a Gamma setting
Highlight  Gamma Selection  and select a preferred setting by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control.
Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture 
brightness.
• Gamma 1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ1/BenQ2 Select these values according to your preference.
• Gamma 2.2 Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit 
environment, meeting room or family room.
• Gamma 2.4/2.5 Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment.
• Gamma 2.6/2.8 Best for viewing movies which are mostly composed of dark scenes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
This feature utilizes a new color-pr ocessing algorithm and system level 
enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more 
vibrant colors in picture. When set to  Off, Brilliant Color  is disabled.
Color Temp User 1 Fine TuningRed Gain
EXIT  Back
Green Gain
Blue Gain
Red Offset
Green Offset
Blue Offset +50+50
+50
+50
+50
+50
Black Level
Clarity Control
Color TemperaturePicture -- Advanced
S-Video
0 IRE
EXIT   Back
Normal
Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning
Gamma Selection
Color Management Brilliant Color2.4
On
Dynamic Black On 3D Comb Filter Film Mode On
On
High Brightness
Low Contrast Low Brightness
High Contrast
1.6
        1.8        2.0        2.2        2.4     2.5        2.6        2.8
Black Level
Clarity Control
Color TemperaturePicture -- Advanced
S-Video
0 IRE
EXIT   Back
Normal
Color Temperature User_ Fine Tuning
Gamma Selection
Color Management Brilliant Color2.4
On
Dynamic Black On 3D Comb Filter Film Mode On
On