Benq W1500 User Manual

W1500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series

User Manual

Table of contents

Important safety instructions.......5

Overview..........................................8

Shipping contents...................................... 8

Standard accessories..................................... 8

Optional accessories..................................... 8

Replacing the remote control

batteries...................................................... 9

Remote control effective range ............ 9

Projector features ..................................11

Projector exterior view........................12

Controls and functions..........................13

Control panel ............................................... 13

Remote control............................................ 14

Positioning your projector........ 15

Choosing a location ...............................15

Obtaining a preferred projected

image size .................................................16

How to determine the position of the

projector for a given screen size ............. 16

How to determine the recommended

screen size for a given distance ................ 16

Projection dimensions ................................ 18

Shifting the projection lens vertically ......20

Connecting with video

equipment ..................................... 21

Preparations.................................................. 21

Connecting HDMI devices......................... 22

Connecting component-video devices ... 23

Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 23

Connecting a computer .............................24

Using the Wireless

Transmitter................................... 25

Product specification .............................25

Supported timing for wireless HDMI

input timing ..............................................25

Power indicator ......................................26

Message and meaning ............................26

Wireless transmitter synchronization27

Using the projector .....................29

Turning the projector on..................... 29

Selecting an input source ..................... 30

Using the menus..................................... 31

Securing the projector.......................... 31

Using a security cable lock.........................31

Utilizing the password function ................32

Adjusting the projected image ............ 34

Adjusting the projection angle .................34

Correcting picture distortion....................34

Using the preset and user modes ...... 35

Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 36

Advanced picture quality controls ..... 38

Adjusting the sound............................... 41

Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 42

Freezing the image................................. 43

Using the test pattern........................... 43

Magnifying and searching for details .. 43 Operating in a high altitude

environment............................................ 44

Displaying more than one image source

simultaneously ........................................ 45

Watching 3D content ........................... 46

Personalizing the projector menu

display ....................................................... 47

Locking control keys............................. 47

Turning the projector off..................... 48

On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...... 49

Additional information................58

Care of the projector ........................... 58

Lamp information................................... 59

Getting to know the lamp hour ................59

Extending lamp life .......................................59

Timing of replacing the lamp .....................60

Replacing the lamp .......................................61

Indicators ................................................. 63

Troubleshooting..................................... 64

Specifications........................................... 65

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Warranty and Copyright

information....................................72

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Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you

4920-

9840

feet

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 latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

1. Please read this user manual before you operate your projector. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

2. Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not place the projector on an unstable cart,

stand, or table as it may fall and be damaged;

- Do not place inflammables near the projector;

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10

degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back.

3. Do not store the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage.

4. Do not place the projector in any of the following environments:

- space that is poorly ventilated or confined.

Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector;

- locations where temperatures may become

excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows closed;

- locations where excessive humidity, dust,

or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shorten the projector’s lifespan and darken the screen;

- locations near fire alarms;

- locations with an ambient temperature

above 35°C/95°F;

- locations where altitude is higher than 1500

meters/4920 feet above sea level.

Important safety instructions

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 protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as appropriate to your situation.

7. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it.

8. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired.

10. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions.

11. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

12. This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting.

Important safety instructions

13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply.

Moisture condensation

Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location. When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature.

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 removable cover. See page 61.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

Avoid volatile liquids

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or certain types of cleaner, near the projector. Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically treated cloth, be sure to follow the cleaning product’s safety instructions.

Disposal

This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment.

• Lead, which is contained in solder.

• Mercury, which is used in the lamp.

To dispose of the product or used lamps, consult your local environment authorities for regulations.

Notice

Please keep the original packing for possible future shipment. If you need to pack your projector after use, adjust the projection lens to an appropriate position, put the lens cushion around the lens, and fit the lens cushion and projector cushion together to prevent damage during transportation.

Important safety instructions

Overview

Projector

Remote control

Batteries

Warranty card

User manual CD

Quick start guide

Power cable

VGA c able

Carry bag

Wireless HDMI transmitter

Transmitter USB adapter

1. Spare lamp kit

2. RS232 cable

3. Universal ceiling mount kit

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.

Standard accessories

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.

Optional accessories

Important safety instructions

Replacing the remote control batteries

• Operating the projector from the front

• Operating the projector from the top

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 up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position. Stop when it clicks into place.

• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for your region.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

Remote control effective range

The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property.

If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

Important safety instructions

If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

Important safety instructions

Projector features

• Full HD compatible

The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 576i, Enhanced Definition television (EDTV) 480p, 576p and High Definition TV (HDTV) 720p, 1080i/p 60Hz 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, high contrast ratio, vivid color and rich gray-scale reproduction.

• Vivid color reproduction

The projector features a 6-segment color wheel to produce realistic color depth and range unattainable with lesser segment color wheels.

• Rich gray-scale

When viewed in a darkened environment, the automatic gamma control provides excellent gray-scale images which reveal details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes.

• Wide variety of inputs and video formats

The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment, including component video, S-Video, and composite video, as well as dual HDMI, PC, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.

• ISF certified calibration control

To reach a higher standard of performance, the projector incorporates ISF NIGHT and ISF DAY mode settings in its OSD menus, which requires professional calibration service from authorized ISF installers.

• 3D function

To enhance your sense of presence when watching 3D movies, videos, and sporting events by presenting the depth of the images through HDMI interface.

• 2D 3D conversion

With the 2D 3D Conversion function, you can convert 2D content into 3D images for 3D effect.

• Wireless

The projector allows you to wirelessly project the FHD image from HDMI output devices, such as Blu-ray players, DVD players, and desktop PCs, etc.

• CEC

When you connect the projector to any HDMI CEC-compatible devices, such as DVD players, activating the CEC function enables you to turn both devices on and off with one remote controller.

Due to different design of HDMI CEC for each device, some devices might not be able to operate

correctly.

• Frame interpolation

With motion estimation and compensation technology, picture smoothness and clarity are enhanced.

• Built-in speaker(s)

Built-in speaker(s) provide(s) mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected.

• Intuitive lens shift

The intuitive control over lens shift lever provides flexibility in setting-up your projector.

• SmartEco

SmartEco™ technology saves lamp power consumption up to 70% depending on the content brightness level when SmartEco mode is selected.

Important safety instructions

Projector exterior view

See "Connecting with video equipment" on page 21 for connection details.

Front and upper side view

Rear and lower side view

20 21

11 1312 14

15 16 17

1. Control panel (See "Control panel" on

page 13 for details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Vent

4. Lens cap

5. Lens shift cover

6. Focus and Zoom ring

7. Vent

8. Front IR sensor

9. Projection lens

10. HDMI ports

11.Mini USB port (Used for service)

12. RS-232 control port Used to interface with a PC or home theater control/automation system.

13. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

14. Component Video inputs (RCA) support Y/P

B/PR or Y/CB/CR video

signal

15. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN) Composite Video input (RCA)

16. Audio (L/R) input jacks

17. Audio input jack Audio output jack

18. 12VDC output terminal Used to trigger external devices such as an electric screen or light control, etc. Consult your dealer for how to connect these devices.

19.AC power cable inlet

20. Kensington lock slot

21. Adjuster feet

22. Ceiling mount holes

Important safety instructions

Controls and functions

2 3

12 13 14 15

Control panel

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image.

3. Lens shift cover

4. Top IR remote sensor

5. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

6. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

7. Left/

Decreases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

8. ECO BLANK

Used to blank the screen picture.

9. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is

12.Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

13. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

14.MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

15. Right/

Increases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #7, #12, and #15 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

16.SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

under operation.

10.TEMPerature warning light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high.

11. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.

Important safety instructions

Remote control

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6 7 8

10 11

12 13

1. POWER ON/OFF

Toggles the projector between on and off mode.

2. Source selection keys

Selects an input source for display.

3. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

4. Left

Decreases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

5. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. Activates the selected On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu item.

6. ECO BLANK

Used to blank the screen picture.

7. PIP

Displays the

PIP (Picture In Picture) menu.

8. ASPECT

Selects the display aspect ratio.

9. Picture quality adjustment keys

These function keys perform the same tasks as specified in the OSD menu. For details, please refer to "Fine-tuning the picture quality" on

page 36.

15 16

17 18

15 19

10.FINE TUNE Displays the "Color Temperature Fine

Tu n i n g " menu. For details, please refer to

"Setting a preferred color temperature" on page 38.

11.3D/INVERT

Enters the "3D" menu directly and toggles the invert function between on and off.

12.MUTE

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

13.FREEZE

Freezes the projected image.

14.LIGHT

The LED backlight lights up and stays on for approximately 10 seconds when pressing any key on the remote control. Pressing any other keys within the 10-second window turns off the LED backlight.

15.Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

16.AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

17. Right

Increases the projector volume. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is

activated, the #4, #15, and #17 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments.

18.SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar.

19.SRS

Enables or disables the SRS function.

20.TEST

Displays the test pattern.

Important safety instructions

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 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.

1. 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.

2. Front Ceiling:

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 Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear:

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

*Set Rear after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling:

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 Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on.

*To set the projector position:

1. Press MENU/EXIT 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.

Important safety instructions

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (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 onto 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 projector, 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 vertically" on page 20 for details. You can see the diagrams on pages 18 and 19 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 according to the position of your screen and the adjustable lens shift range.

<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 3409 mm.

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 your 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.

<Example> If you have a 16:9-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4000 mm, 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 4024 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 130-inch screen is required.

Checking the min. and max. projection distance values in the columns of "Projection distance <D> [mm]"

on page 18 indicates that the 4000 mm measured projection distance will also fit the 120 and 140-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 different screens have different vertical offset values.

Important safety instructions

If 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 34 for details.

Important safety instructions

Projection dimensions

Floor Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Ceiling Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen

<A>

<C>

<E>

<F>

<D>

<G>

<A>

<C>

<E>

<D>

<G>

<F>

The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9

Screen dimensions Projection distance <D> [mm]

Diagonal <A> [inch (mm)]

42 (1067) 523 930 1000 1300 1600 26

50 (1270) 623 1107 1190 1548 1905 31

60 (1524) 747 1328 1429 1857 2286 37

70 (1778) 872 1550 1667 2167 2667 44

80 (2032) 996 1771 1905 2476 3048 50

84 (2134) 1046 1860 2000 2600 3200 52

90 (2286) 1121 1992 2143 2786 3429 56

100 (2540) 1245 2214 2381 3095 3810 62

110 (2794) 1370 2435 2619 3405 4190 68

120 (3048) 1494 2657 2857 3714 4571 75

130 (3302) 1619 2878 3095 4024 4952 81

140 (3556) 1743 3099 3333 4333 5333 87

150 (3810) 1868 3321 3571 4643 5714 93

160 (4064) 1992 3542 3810 4952 6095 100

170 (4318) 2117 3763 4048 5262 6476 106

180 (4572) 2241 3985 4286 5571 6857 112

190 (4826) 2366 4206 4524 5881 7238 118

200 (5080) 2491 4428 4762 6190 7619 125

250 (6350) 3113 5535 5952 7738 9524 156

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.

Height [mm]

Width <C> [mm]

Min distance (with max zoom)

Average

Max distance (with min zoom)

Lowest/Highest

lens position

<E> [mm]

Important safety instructions

Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen

Floor Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

Ceiling Installation

<F>: Screen <G>: Center of lens

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 screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.

<A>

<C>

<H>

<E>

<F>

<G>

<D>

<A>

<C>

<H>

<E>

<D>

<G>

<F>

The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 16:9

Screen dimensions

Diagonal <A> [inch (mm)]

50 (1270) 762 1016 1093 1421 1748 29 572

60 (1524) 914 1219 1311 1705 2098

70 (1778) 1067 1422 1530 1989 2448

80 (2032) 1219 1626 1748 2273 2797

90 (2286) 1372 1829 1967 2557 3147

100 (2540) 1524 2032 2185 2841 3497

110 (2794) 1676 2235 2404 3125 3846

120 (3048) 1829 2438 2623 3409 4196

130 (3302) 1981 2642 2841 3693 4546

140 (3556) 2134 2845 3060 3977 4895

150 (3810) 2286 3048 3278 4262 5245

160 (4064) 2438 3251 3497 4546 5595

170 (4318) 2591 3454 3715 4830 5944

180 (4572) 2743 3658 3934 5114 6294

190 (4826) 2896 3861 4152 5398 6644

200 (5080) 3048 4064 4371 5682 6993

230 (5842) 3505 4674 5026 6534 8042

Height [mm]

Width <C> [mm]

Projection distance <D>

[mm]

Min distance (with max zoom)

Average

Max distance (with min zoom)

Lowest/ Highest

lens

position

height <H>

<E>

[mm]

34 686

40 800

46 914

51 1029

57 1143

63 1257

69 1372

74 1486

80 1600

86 1715

91 1829

97 1943

103 2057

109 2172

114 2286

131 2629

Image

[mm]

Important safety instructions

Shifting the projection lens vertically

100%

10%

30%

Screen

Projector

110%

130%

120%

The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images.

The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. It is measured as an offset from the projected image's vertical center. You can use the lever to shift the projection lens upwards or downwards 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.

• When the screen position is fixed

• When the projector position is fixed

• 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 34 for details.

Important safety instructions

Connecting with video equipment

You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, Blu-ray player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital 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:

Te r m i n a l

name

HDMI

Component

Video

S-Video

Video

PC (D-SUB)

Terminal appearance Reference Picture quality

"Connecting HDMI devices" on page 22

"Connecting component-video devices" on page 23

"Connecting S-Video or video devices" on page 23

"Connecting a computer" on page 24

Best

Better

Good

Normal

Better

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 firmly 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 8 for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.

Important safety instructions

Connecting HDMI devices

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 55 for details.

HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

Wireless HDMI transmitter

To connect the HDMI signal, select "Wireless" from the source selection bar. See "Selecting an

input source" on page 30 for details.

Transmitter USB adapter

• Connecting HDMI devices to the projector with HDMI cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission

between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players, Blu-ray 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.

• Connecting HDMI devices to the projector wirelessly You may also make a wireless connection between the projector and HDMI devices. As your

projector is equipped with the built-in HDMI receiver, when you plug the supplied wireless HDMI transmitter into any HDMI devices, the projector will display the contents from the connected HDMI source. See "Using the Wireless Transmitter" on page 25 for details.

To prevent signal interference with the projected image, while using this projector, please make sure that there are no other devices which support 5GHz wireless signals within 3 meters from the projector, such as access points/routers, wireless cards/dongles, 5.8GHz wireless mouses, 5.8GHz digital phones, some Wimax products, some Autopass cards, or devices with 802.11AC Wi-Fi.

Since different power of your wireless/radiation devices which operate in the 5GHz frequency band (e.g. industrial routers or home digital phones, etc.) will potentially impact projected image, the suggested distance could be over 3 meters away from the projector.

Important safety instructions

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