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BenQ W500 Home Entertainment Video Projector


BenQ W500 Video Projector

BenQ W500 MSRP: $849

Overview

Reach High - Go from SD to HD The W500 projector maintains high contrast, whatever's on screen and wherever you're watching.

The W500 features an iris-like lens design that mimics our own eye, adjusting the aperture after analyzing the incoming video signal. The aperture is contracted during dark scenes for truer black tones and enhanced detail, while it is enlarged for bright scenes to maximize light output and enable a wider dynamic range. No matter what type of content is on, the W500 projector ensures that you get the very best viewing experience.

The W500 not only converts SD content such as analog TV broadcasts to HD-quality video, but it also remedies shortcomings in regular projectors when it comes to handling fast-changing video content.

Despite its rich feature set and flexible configuration options, the W500 projector makes getting things just right sublimely easy. And not only brings together the features you need, it's a genuine pleasure to use.

BenQ's W500 projector gives you access to both newer digital and traditional analog video formats with its wide range of connection interfaces. You don't have miss out on any of the fun.

Features

  • Native 1280 x 720 resolution
  • 1100 ANSI Lumens Brightness
  • 5000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 16:9 native aspect ratio
  • Home theater projector
  • HDTV Ready
  • Weighs 8.6 lbs
  • Senseye™ motion optimization
  • Wide range of connection interfaces

Specifications

Native Resolution 1280 x 720(16:9)
Projection System 3LCD
Brightness 1100 ANSI Lumens
Lamp 140W, 2000/3000 hours (Normal/Economic mode)
Contrast Ratio 5000:1
Weight 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
Noise Level 32/28 dB (Normal/Economic mode)
Resolution Support 640x400 to 1920x1080
Dimensions 13.7 x 4.7 x 10.9 inches (349 x 120 x 277 mm)
Image Size 23.5" to 300"
Throw Ratio 100"@3.3m (100"@10.8 feet)
Throw Distance Min:1.20m Max:9.00m
Zoom Ratio Manual Zoom 1.2:1
Lens F=1.6 to1.88, f=18.6(wide)~22.3mm(tele)
Display Color Full 16.7 million color palette
Aspect Ratio Native 16:9 (5 aspec ratio selectable)
Horizontal Frequency 15~17 KHz
Vertical Scan Rate 50~100 Hz
Projection Position Front/Rear, Table/Ceiling
Input Terminals Analog RGB :D-sub x1
Digital: HDMI (with HDCP)x 1
Composite Video: RCA x 1
S-Video: Mini DIN 4 pin x 1
Component Video 1: RCA x 3
Component Video 2: RCA x 3 (shared)
Output Terminals 12V Outpout x 1
Control Terminals RS232: Mini DIN 8 pin x1
USB: B type x1
Speakers N/A
Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV, HDTV
(480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Auto Switching Power Supply 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption Max 200W, 5W (Stand-by)
On-Screen Display Language English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Japanese/Russian/Dutch/Korean/ Czech/ Swedish/Polish/ Portuguese/ Thai/ Turkish/ Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese
Preset Modes/ Application Modes Cinema Mode
Dynamic Mode
Standard Mode
Photo Mode
3 kinds of user mood
Functions HD ready
5000:1 contrast ratio
Dynamic IRIS system
HQV ( Hollywood Quality Video) picture quality
Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
Professional digital AV input (HDMI)
User memory stetting
BenQ proprietart Senseye Technology
Independent Color adjustment
Accessories (Standard) User Manual
Quick start card
Remote Control
Batteries for R/C
Power Cord
Component cable
Accessories (Optional) Ceiling Mounting Kit
Spare Lamp Kit
HDMI Cable

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