This document is the user manual for the W500 LCD Projector Home Entertainment Series, which introduces the important safety instructions, projector features, shipping contents, standard and optional accessories, projector exterior view, controls and functions, projector positioning, connection, and how to use the projector.
The BenQ W500 is a three-panel LCD home entertainment projector featuring HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) scaler functionality and a dynamic iris system. It supports various input sources including HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video, and PC connections via D-sub or USB.
This manual covers the complete user experience, from unboxing and connecting external devices to adjusting picture settings like keystone correction and color temperature. It also details maintenance procedures such as cleaning dust filters and replacing the 140W lamp, along with troubleshooting common issues.
| Projection system | Three-panels LCD system |
|---|---|
| LCD chip size and resolution | 0.55" (1280 x 720) |
| Lens zoom | 1.2x |
| Projection screen size range | 23.5" ~ 300" |
| Lamp power | 140W |
| Weight | 8.8lbs/ 4.0kg+/-0.2 |
| Operating temperature (sea level) | 0~35 C |
The total maximum current must not exceed 0.5 A.
Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly.
The standard operating altitude is up to 1499m, with a high altitude mode available from 1500~3000m.