Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you 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.
FCC statement (for United States users)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC statement (for European users)
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.

MIC statement

B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential areas.

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.

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

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12. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly 15. Do not store the projector on end vertically. until the projector has cooled down and is Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, unplugged from the power supply. causing injury or resulting in damage.
13. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician.
14. 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 parts are the lamp and air filters which have their own removable covers or access panels. See page 33. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

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Overview

Shipping contents

The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.

PE8720

Projector
Cable panel-connector cover

Remote control

Batteries

User manual

Warranty card
US (110V) Dust filter Component Video cable

EU (220V)

UK (240V) Power cable

Australia

Remote control batteries
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 down in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two new 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 case and sliding it back up into position. Stop when it clicks into place.

Sealed optical engine

The optical engine uses a high-quality 1:1.35x lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed light path prevents light leakage, enhancing your viewing experience in darkened viewing environments, and prevents the dirtying of the optical path which can cause annoying blurring or spots in the projected image.
Motorized lens shift, focus and zoom
The remote control can be used to adjust vertical lens shift, picture focus, and picture zoom size, all from the comfort of your armchair, which is particularly useful if the projector has been ceiling mounted and accessibility to its panel controls is difficult or awkward.
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 HDMI, RGBHD, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.
De-interlacing (with NTSC 3:2 pull-down)
Using BenQ's proprietary de-interlacing technology utilizing Farouda DCDi processing, this projector provides excellent scaling and film-to-video (NTSC 3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.

PIP/POP function

The Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-On-Picture (POP) functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time.

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Projector exterior view
Front and upper side view
1. Rear IR sensor 2. Control panel (See page 12 for detailed information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment 4. Indicator lights 5. Dust filter grill (cool air intake) 6. Front IR sensor 7. Projection lens 8. Vent (heated air exhaust)

Rear view

9. Connector panel (see below for detail) 10. Main AC power switch 11. Power cable socket

Under and side view

12. Adjustable feet 13. Ceiling mounting holes 14. Kensington lock slot

Connector panel

See page 18 for connection details.

P B /C B

S-VIDEO P R /C R VIDEO

B/P B /C B

R/P R /C R

RS-232

12V TRIGGER
15. HDMI port 16. Component Video inputs (RCA) support Y/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR video signal 17. Composite Video input (RCA) 18. S-Video input (mini 4-pin DIN) 19. Component video inputs (BNC) support Y/PB/PR, Y/CB/CR, or RGB video signal 20. RGB High Definition inputs (BNC) supports RGBHV video or PC signal 21. 12VDC output terminal Used by the service personnel of the accessories you purchased like electric screen or others. 22. RS-232C port for wired remote control

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Controls and functions

Control panel

7. ZOOM Out / Down-arrow ( )button Performs the same action as the Zoom and Left-arrow buttons on the remote control. Reduces the size of the projected image. When the on-screen menu is activated, moves the selection downwards. 8. POWER button Performs the same action as the Power button on the remote control. Toggles the projector between standby and on. When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to turn the projector to standby. See pages 19, 23 and 34 for details. 9. MENU / EXIT button Performs the same action as the Menu and Exit buttons on the remote control. Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. When the on-screen menu is activated, exits and saves the menu settings. 10. SOURCE / ENTER button Performs the same action as the source selection (COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO, HDMI, RGB HD, SVIDEO) and Enter buttons on the remote control. Switches sequentially through input sources. When the on-screen menu is activated, opens the currently selected menu item. See page 25 for details.
1. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. See page 34 for details. 2. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projectors temperature becomes too high. See page 34 for details. 3. LAMP indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has developed a problem. See page 34 for details. 4. ZOOM-In / Up-arrow ( ) button Performs the same action as the Zoom and rightarrow buttons on the remote control. Enlarges the size of the projected image. When the on-screen menu is activated, moves the selection upwards.
11. MEMORY button Performs the same action as the memory buttons (1, 2, 3, default) on the remote control. Sequentially recalls default and user settings 5. FOCUS-In / Left-arrow ( ) button 13 previously saved to memory. Performs the same action as the Focus and Left-arrow See page 23 for details. buttons on the remote control. 12. LENS SHIFT (-) down Adjusts the focus of the projected image. Performs the same action as the Lens and Moves the focal point closer to the projector. Down-arrow buttons on the remote control. When the on-screen menu is activated, moves the Adjusts the motorised vertical lens by moving selection to the left. the image downwards on the screen in relation 6. FOCUS-Out / Right-arrow ( ) button to the orientation of the projector. Performs the same action as the Focus and Right13. LENS SHIFT (+) up arrow buttons on the remote control. Performs the same action as the Lens and UpAdjusts the focus of the projected image. arrow buttons on the remote control. Moves the focal point farther from the projector. Adjusts the motorised vertical lens shift by When the on-screen menu is activated, moves the moving the image upwards on the screen in selection to the right. relation to the orientation of the projector

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Remote control English
1. POWER button Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. When the projector is in standby, press once to turn the projector on. When the projector is on, press twice to turn the projector to standby. See pages 19, 23 and 34 for details. 2. Source selection buttons (COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO, HDMI, RGB HD, SVIDEO) Selects an input source for display. See page 27 for details. 3. Aspect buttons (ANA, 4:3, LB, WIDE, REAL) Selects the display aspect ratio. See page 27 for details.
4. PRESET button Selects one of the preset program modes (Cinema, Home Theater, Family Room, Photo, Gaming). See page 20 for details. 5. MEMORY buttons (1, 2, 3 and DEFAULT) Restores picture settings saved in Memory locations 1, 2, 3 or Default for the current input source. See page 26 for details. 6. Arrow buttons (Left , Up , Right , Down ) Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selection in the direction of the arrow being pressed. See page 25 for details. 7. ENTER button Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See page 25. 8. MENU button Toggles the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. See page 25.
9. EXIT button Exits and saves any changes made using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. See page 25 for details. 10. Picture quality adjustment buttons (BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST, TINT): Displays the setting bars for adjustment of the appropriate picture quality values. See page 26 for details. 11. IRIS button Displays the setting bar for the adjustment of the motorised aperture lens iris. 12. Picture window control buttons (PIP, POP, +, -, ACTIVE) Displays the Picture In Picture (PIP) or Picture On Picture (POP) windows with the PIP and POP buttons respectively, toggles between the main window and sub-window, or left window and right window with the ACTIVE button, and adjusts the size of the currently active window with the + or - buttons. See page 22. 13. Picture enhancement buttons (ZOOM, FOCUS, LENS) Displays the setting bars for the adjustment of the motorised Zoom, Focus, and vertical Lens shift values respectively. 14. LIGHT button Turns on the remote control backlight for about 10 seconds. Pressing any other button while the backlight is on keeps the backlight on for a further 10 seconds. Press the Light button again to turn the backlight off.

Remote control operation

Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared (IR) sensor on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector. The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters, and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam.

up to 8m

Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 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. 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. 2. Ceiling front: Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling. Set Ceiling Front in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on.
3. Floor rear: 4. Ceiling rear: Select this location with the projector placed near the Select this location with the projector suspended from floor behind the screen. the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Set Floor Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location. Set Ceiling Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on.

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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. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, (16:9 or 4:3)? 2. Select the Screen Size you desire from the 16:9 ratio screen dimension table or 4:3 ratio screen dimension table below, according to which screen aspect you have. Install the projector at a distance from the screen corresponding to between the Min. and Max. Projection Distance values in the table. 3. Decide the exact height of your projector.
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen

Ceiling Installation

Diagonal Projection Distance Height Ceiling

Floor Installation

Diagonal Screen Height
Center of the lens Screen

Center of the lens

Projection Distance
16:9 (widescreen) ratio screen dimension table
Screen Dimensions (inch / cm)
44 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 664
Projection Distance (inch / cm)
Max distance (with min zoom)
106 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1622

Diagonal

50 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 762

Height

25 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 374
Min distance (with max zoom)
78 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1195
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the recommended screen sizes are listed. If the your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance.
An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 2 to 16.22m distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 50" (1.11 x 0.62m) to 300" (6.64 x 3.74m) full screen.

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Installation 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 screens to view 16:9 ratio projected images.
Ceiling Diagonal Projection Distance
Diagonal Image Height Screen Center of the lens
Center of the lens Screen Image Height Projection Distance Floor
4:3 (standard) ratio screen dimension table:
40 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 610
72 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1104
30 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 457
98 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1492
An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 1.84 to 14.92m distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 50" (1.02 x 0.76m) to 300" (6.1 x 4.57m).
Shifting the projection lens vertically
The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your 100% projector. It allows the projector to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images. 0 The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image Vertical center of the image height. It is measured as an offset from the projected image's vertical center. -100% The projector is equipped with + 100% vertical lens shift. You can shift the projection lens upwards or downwards within the allowable range depending on your desired image position. When the LENS button on the remote control or LENS SHIFT buttons ( or ) on the projector is pressed, an adjustment bar displays on the screen. To raise the projected image, press the Lens Shift button on the projector or the button on the remote control. Lens Shift To lower the projected image, press the Lens Shift button on the projector or the button on the remote control.

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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 digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. However, it has no built-in speakers and cannot be connected to audio equipment. The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables. All you need to do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display. 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 sockets.
Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector (See page 9 for the shipping contents). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting a computer

Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA-BNC cable.
Laptop or desktop computer
From audio output terminals

To audio input terminals

VGA-BNC cable
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. 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 laptops documentation to discover your laptops key combination.

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Connecting video inputs

Connecting HDMI devices

You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports 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.
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

HDMI cable

You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
Connecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

Component cable

The RCA type component video sockets are provided for connection to video output devices. If you have a BNC type component video cable, you can alternatively connect through the BNC component video sockets. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

POP Master: Sets the right window or left window as the active window in order to make any adjustments for it. Input Source: Selects the input signal that will be displayed as the PIP or POP image. Video
Video: Composite video signal. S-Video: S-Video video signal. Graphics RGBHD: DTV RGBHD signal input Component 1 and 2: Component Y/CB/CR and Y/PB/PR input HDMI
In the unlikely event that the image shakes when PIP or POP function is activated, we suggest you to change the input signals. The shaking image may be caused by the combination of Y/CB/CR and Video, or Y/CB/CR and S-Video.
PC & Component YPBPR Tuning: The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal selected. Frequency: Adjusts the frequency of the sampling clock that captures the input signal.
Phase: Adjusts the phase of the clock. H. Position: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. V. Position: Adjusts the vertical position of the image. Auto: Adjusts the phase, and frequency automatically.

Options menu

In this menu, global settings for the projector can be made. 1. 2. 3. Background Color: Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input signal detected. OSD Off (Secs): Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds. Sleep Timer (Min): Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between 10 minutes and 3 hours.

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OSD Position H: Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. OSD Position V: Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. Reset Settings: Returns all image settings of the current source to the factory preset values.

Setup menu

This menu contains items necessary for basic image setup. 1. 2. Language: Sets the language for the OSD menus. Mirror: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. There are four settings for choice. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket if you need to install the projector on a ceiling. See page 14 for more information. High Altitude: This item is designed for those who use the projector in extreme environments, like high temperature or high altitude. We recommend you select Yes when your environment is higher than 3000 feet, or is hotter than 40C. Operation with Yes selected may caused a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve over-all cooling system and performance. If you use the projector under other extreme environments excluding the above, it may display auto shutdown symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to Yes to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh and extreme environments. Black Level: 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 which use PAL equipment or Japanese NTSC standard, the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white). We suggest that you check the input source if it is with 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select accordingly. Keystone: Corrects for trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection. It can provide correction of up to 12 degrees. Pattern: It will be displayed with the aspect ratio setting made using the Aspect Ratio function of the DISPLAY menu. Use this pattern when installing the projector, even if there is no input signal. Use it to adjust the image size and the focus. Lamp Lamp Type: Sets 250W or 200W as the power type of your projection.

To make the color temperature higher Set the value of Blue Gain greater, and the value of Red Gain smaller. To make the color temperature lower Set the value of Red Gain greater, and the value of Blue Gain smaller.
3D Color Management: The 3D Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted to favorite colors. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its hue, intensity, and saturation according to your preference. Store those settings to Favorite Color 1, 2, or 3. To adjust and store the settings: i.) Open the Advanced menu and select 3D Color Management > Primary Color. ii.) Choose a color among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta with the or button. iii.) Press to go to the Intensity, Hue, and Saturation menus and respectively adjust their values to your preference with the or button. Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. iv.) Repeat steps ii and iii for other color adjustments. v.) Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments. If you are not satisfied with the result, you may select the Load Default Color Space menu, enter it for returning to the factory preset values. vi.) If you are satisfied with the result shown on the screen, select and enter Store to Favorite Color 1, Store to Favorite Color 2 or Store to Favorite Color 3 to save the settings which were made above. vii.) EXIT the OSD menu. Unlike the Picture menu that can store up to 3 sets of User Memory for each input, the 3D Color Management contains only 3 user-definable Favorite Color settings and one Default Color Space setting system wide, not associated with any particular input. You can select one of the four Favorite Colors when storing to Users Memory 1, 2, or 3. If you are using multiple inputs, you can store and recall a separate 3D Color scheme as a Favorite Color in each of the three User Memory settings. You should store Favorite Color 1 to User Memory 1, Favorite Color 2 to User Memory 2, and Favorite Color 3 to User Memory 3. Whenever you change input, you need only select the appropriate User Memory you've calibrated and saved for that input. To recall Favorite Color 1 settings, you select User Memory 1, etc., etc. If you are using a single input, you can store and recall a separate 3D Color scheme as a Favorite Color in each of the three User Memory settings for up to three separate viewing scenarios. Whenever you change scenario, you need only select the appropriate User Memory you've saved the 3D Color scheme to for that scenario.

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Additional information

Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean and clean or replace the air filter. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter. Contact your dealer or local BenQ Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected.

Cleaning the lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Before you attempt to clean the lens, turn the projector off, unplug the power cable, and leave it several minutes to cool completely. 1. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. (Available from building hardware or photographic suppliers.) 2. If there is stubborn dirt or smudge marks, use a proper photographic lens brush or moisten a clean soft lens cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface.
Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials. Even paper towels can damage the lens coating. Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush, cloth, and cleaning solution. Do not attempt to clean the lens whilst the projector is switched on or is still hot from previous use.
Cleaning the projector case
Before you attempt to clean the case, turn the projector off, unplug the power cable, and leave it several minutes to cool completely. 1. To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. 2. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Storing the projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please: 1. Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to the Spec. page in this manual or consult your dealer about the range. 2. Retract the adjuster feet. 3. Remove the batteries from the remote control. 4. Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use a soft carry case.
Cleaning and replacing the dust filter
It is necessary to clean the dust filter periodically every 1000 hours use. You can use the menu Setup> Dust Filter Hours to check how long the filter has been used. If the filter is not cleaned, it can become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector. Should the projector filter become seriously clogged with dust, it and cause over-heating inside of the projector. You will see the message pictured to the right before the projector shuts down and powers off.

2. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables.
Slightly lift the projector up. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover (located on the left side).

Remove the lamp cover.

Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the projector. If the screws are not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetichead screwdriver to retain the screw should it come loose.
Slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.
Insert the replacement lamp. Make sure it is pushed fully and firmly in place. Tighten the screws securing the lamp box.
Please be careful to not over-tighten the screws. Loose screws may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.
Re-install the lamp cover.
Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered. Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, near or above heat sources, or near flammable materials. Do not insert your hand into the projector 9. when the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause blurred images.
Tighten the screws on the lamp cover.
10. Turn the power on and go into Setup > Lamp > Reset Lamp Timer menu to reset the lamp time.
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Indicators
There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer.
When the projector is in a normal state,.
Orange Flashing orange Green Off Flashing green Off
Standby mode. The projector is powering up. The projector is under normal operation. (1) The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or (2) The projector needs to cool for 110 seconds after the power is turned off.

REMARK

Cannot turn the projector off.
Cannot turn the projector on.
When the projector is in an abnormal state,.

Orange

(1) The lamp has exceeded its usage life. Or (2) The lamp is not properly attached or is damaged. Solution:
REMARK Install a new lamp. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
The dust filter is seriously clogged Solution: with dust. The projector is going to Install a new filter. shut down. Solution: Make sure that the ventilation The internal temperature is too high. holes are not blocked.
The intake ventilation or the Relocate the projector. exhaust ventilation is blocked. Stop using the projector until The projector may be in a poorly the ambient temperature falls ventilated location. within the specified range. The The ambient temperature may maximum operating be too high. temperature is specified as 40C / 104F.

Solution:

Flashing red
The fans are not working.
Check if the power supply is stable. Check if there is object stuck in the fans. Contact your dealer.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause

There is no power from the power cable.

Remedy

Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. (See page 19) Put the power switch in the on position. (See page 19) Wait until the cooling down process has completed. Correctly attach the lamp cover. (See page 33) Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly. (See page 17) Check the connection. (See page 17)
The projector does not turn on.
The power switch is not in the on position. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. The lamp cover is not securely attached. The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device. The input signal has not been Select the correct input signal with the correctly selected. Source buttons on the remote control or SOURCE / ENTER on the projector. (See page 19) The connection cables are not Correctly connect the cables to the securely connected to the projector or appropriate terminals. (See page 17) Image is unstable. the signal source. The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus focused. ring. (See page 20) Picture is blurred. The projector and the screen are not Adjust the projection angle and direction as aligned properly. well as the height of this unit if necessary. (See page 19) The batteries are out of power. Replace both of the batteries with new ones. (See page 9) Remote control does There is an obstacle between the Remove the obstacle. (See page 13) remote control and the projector. not work correctly You are too far away from the Stand within 8 meters (26.2 feet) of the projector. projector. (See page 13)

No picture.

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Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

W10000

Specifications W10000
Display Technology DLP DarkChip3 by Texas Instruments
Panel 0.95 1080p DMD Chip x 1 Native Resolution Brightness Contrast Ratio Image Size (Diagonal) Throw Ratio Zoom Ratio Displayable Colours Aspect Ratio Lamp 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 1200 ANSI lumens (High Brightness Mode) 10,000:1 (Full on/Full off) 23.5~300 100@4m (100" @ 13.12') Motorized Zoom, 1.35:1 Full 16.7 million color palette Native 16:9 (5 aspect ratio selectable) 250W, 2000/3000 hours (Normal/Economic mode)
Operational Noise <25/23 dB (Normal/Economic mode) Horizontal Frequency 15 ~ 75 kHz
Vertical Scan Rate 50 ~ 100Hz Input Terminals A/V Digital: HDMI (with HDCP)x 1 Composite Video: RCA x 1 S-Video: Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 Component Video 1: BNC x 1 Component Video 2: RCA x 1 NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV

Video Compatibility

Weight 20 lbs. ( 9.07 kg ) Output Terminals OSD (On-Screen Display) languages 12V Trigger x 1 English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/ Japanese/ Traditional Chinese/ Simplified Chinese Users Manual Remote Control AAA Batteries Warranty Information Booklet Air Filter Power Cord Ceiling Mounting Kit Spare Lamp Kit HDMI Cable Video Cable S-Video Cable VGA- BNC x3 Cable 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i RS232 Serial Control: Mini DIN 9 pin x 1 19.4" x 7.7" x 15.5" (492 x 195 x 393 mm)

Accessories (Standard)

Accessories (Optional)
HDTV Compatibility Control Terminal Dimensions (WxHxD)
Preset Modes Cinema Mode Home Theater Mode Family Room Mode Photo Mode Gaming Mode
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Functions
Professional Digital Input (HDMI) Dust Proof with Micro Dust Filter Vertival Lens Shift Faroudja DCDi processing (3:2 pull down) HDTV Compatible PIP, POP $9,999