BenQ W700/W710st Digital Projector User Manual

Introduction 11
EnglishRemote control
1. IR transmitterTransmits signal to projector.
2. LED indicator
Lights only when the key is pressed
3. POWER ON Turns on the projector. See  "Starting up 
the projector" on page 26  for details.
4. VIDEO
Displays the VIDEO source selection. See 
"Switching input signal" on page 31  for details.
5. COMP
Displays the COMPONENT source 
selection. See "Switching input signal" on 
page 31  for details.
6. HDMI 1
Displays the HDMI 1 source...

Introduction
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English16. LIGHT
Turns on or off 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.
17. POWER OFF
Turns off the projector. See  "Shutting down 
the projector" on page 45  for details.
18. S-VIDEO
Displays the S-VIDEO source selection. See 
"Switching input signal" on page 31  for details.
19. PC
Displays the PC source selection. See "Switching 
input signal" on page...

Introduction 13
EnglishRemote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the 
front and the top of the projector. The remote control 
must be held at an angle within 30 degrees 
perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control 
sensor to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 
meters (~ 23 feet).
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 ±
1 5°
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the 
remote control and the IR sensor on the...

Introduction
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EnglishReplacing the remote control battery
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
• There may be battery damage if th e battery is incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be  using the remote control for a long time,...

Positioning your projector 15
EnglishPositioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power 
outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your 
equipment.
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector
16
EnglishObtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the 
video format each factors in the projected image size.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio. W700/W710ST can project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) 
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ge.
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned 
dir
 ectly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the...

Positioning your projector 17
EnglishHow to determine the position of the projector for a 
given screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns la
 belled "16:9 screen" . 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. On that same row, look across to the right column and...

Positioning your projector
18
EnglishW700/W710ST projection dimensions
Refer to  "Dimensions" on page 64  for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
Projection distance Center of lens
Screen
Vertical offset
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
W700
16:9 screenRecommended projection distance 
from screen in mm
Ve r t i c a l
offset in mmdiagonalWi d t hHeightMin 
length 
(with max. 
zoom)Av e r a g e
Max
length
(with min. 
zoom)Inchesmm mmmm
30 762 664...

Positioning your projector 19
EnglishW710ST
There is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical  component variations. BenQ 
recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test 
the projection size and distance using the actual  projector before you permanently install it, 
so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
16:9...

Connection
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EnglishConnection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA input socket...