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BenQ W1700M DLP 4K UHD Home Theatre Projector

W1700M






Australian 2 Year Warranty


DISCONTINUED  

For the current BenQ W1800 Click here

Quick Facts:  
BenQ W1700M Throw Distance Chart (Examples for common Sizes) T/R 1.5-1.65:1
Image Size Installation Distance
(Approx. To Lens)
92" (16:9) 2030x1140mm From 3.1m to 3.3m
100" (16:9) 2130x1200mm From 3.2m to 3.5m
110" (16:9) 2435x1370mm From 3.7m to 4.0m
120" (16:9) 2580x1450mm From 3.9m to 4.2m
135" (16:9) 2990x1681mm From 4.5m to 4.9m
150" (16:9) 3320x1867mm From 5.0m to 5.4m
SPECIFICATIONS
Native Resolution: UHD 3840 x 2160 16:9
Brightness: 2000 ANSI Lumens
Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1
Weight: 4.2kg
Fan Noise: 33 / 29db (eco)
Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135)
Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs
Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs
FEATURES
- Rec. 709 Colour Calibration
- Flawless All Glass Optics
- 1.1x Zoom
- Vertical Keystone Correction
- 2x HDMI connections
- HDR Compatible
- 3D Capable(3D glasses required)
- 12 Volt Trigger

BenQ W1700M 4K UHD Home theatre Projector with Rec. 709

The BenQ W1700M 4K home cinema projector brings you colour accuracy and an immense amount of detail with 8.3 million pixels. The W1700M combines the incredible resolution with HDR compatability or high dynamic range which improves the colour and shading of the image making brighter whites and deeper black come through at the same time resulting in a richer colour scale and better clarity. The W1700M is also cheap to run with a massive lamp life up to 15,000 hours making it a great addition to your home theatre.

key features

  • True 4K UHD 8.3M Pixel resolution
  • Hyper-Realistic Video Quality with Projector-Optimized HDR
  • BenQ CinematicColor™ Technology for supreme colors
  • 100% Rec.709 with Optimized RGBRGB Color Wheel
  • Auto Vertical Keystone Correction

True 4K HDR for Grand Cinema Experience

The BenQ W1700M projector features a swathe of the newest technologies for a crystal clear picture. A 4K resolution for ultimate detail, HDR compatibility for dynamic colours. CinematicColor™ for colour accuracy. Gather you friends and family for an authentic digital cinema experience with immense video and stunning 4k image quality.  

Theater-Like Image Quality

4K UHD True 8.3 Million Pixel Perfection

The BenQ W1700M produces a stunning 4K resolution (UHD 3840x2160) which means you have 8.3 million distinct pixels on screen. This is all achieved with a revolutionary new 0.47” single DMD DLP chip ensuring the projectors chassis is small and sleek to fit into your home theatre unobtrusively. With 4 times the resolution of a 1080p projector the W1700M produces awe-inspiring clarity for ultimate detail.

UHD W1700
4K W1700

Accurate Color and Image Integrity

With a single DMD chip producing the image the W1700M avoids common alignment issues experienced on projectors which use multiple panels. This ensured image integrity and colour accuracy while producing a razor sharp image.

4K UHD W1700

Flawless Optics for Superb Image Quality

The BenQ 4K lens systems uses high grade all glass optics for superior light penetration and focus. Some brands cut corners with a resin or plastic lens. Proprietary lens coating ensure low light beam dispersion which minimises chromatic aberration ensuring a sharp focus on all colour wavelengths.

W1700M Lens

Hyper-Realistic Video Quality with HDR

The W1700M offers support for the new HDR10 standard and exclusive Auto HDR colour rendition. This produces a picture with greater brightness and contrast range for a superior picture.

W1700M HDR

Auto HDR Natural Color Rendition for Lifelike Color Realism

Some projectors with HDR produce biased colour, often they will oversaturate the greens or reds making the image look unnatural. The BenQ W1700M comes with Auto HDR natural colour rendition technology which produced breathtaking HDR 4K visuals with perfect colour automatically tuned.

W1700M HDR

Cinema-Optimized HDR Performance Preserves Dark Details in Total Clarity

Some HDR projectors loose crucial detail and display incorrect greyscales due to their inferior colour processing. The BenQ W1700M features cinema optimised HDR technology to ensure a balance of colour and accurate greyscales for total clarity.

W1700M HDR Clarity

Cinematic Colour W1700

CinematicColor™ for Colors as Directors Envisioned

CinematicColor™ technology delivers Rec.709 HDTV colour accuracy to the W1700M. Rec.709 is the same colour standard used on Hollywood filming equipment ensuring you get the colour the directors intended when the movie was filmed.

W1700M Cinematic colour

Only True Colors Convey Deep Feelings

Accurate true colours help convey the emotions of a movie and to complete the immersive effect of a big screen projector keeping you locked in the story. BenQ home cinema projectors embody our belief to “Convey the truest colour and impart the deepest feelings to the viewer.” BenQ engineers who are both THX and ISF certified lead the CinematicColor™ team of technology experts to delivery the REC.709 standard to deliver perfect colour consistency.

W1700M True colour

W1700M Colour Wheel

Authentic Rec.709 Color Accuracy

The BenQ W1700M uses a cutting edge RGBRGB six segment colour wheel to achieve a whopping 96% coverage of the REC.709 HDTV colour standard used in Hollywood film production. This guarantees Delta E performance of less than 3 reproducing authentic colours.   

W1700M REC709

Unparalleled Audiovisual Experience

Cinemaster Video

CinemaMaster Video+ for Majestic Scenes

The W1700M also comes with CinemaMaster™ Video+ which is a collection of video enhancement technologies producing a beautiful picture for even the most critical videophile.

Pixel Enhancer

Pixel Enhancer is a motion-adaptive edge enhancement feature that detects changes in color between an object and its background to produce sharp edges and precise surface textures.

W1700M Pixel enhancer

Color Enhancer

Color Enhancer modulates complex color algorithms to flawlessly render saturated colors, fine gradients, intermediate hues and subtle pigments.

W1700M Colour enhancer

Flesh Tone

The Flesh Tone feature prevents discoloration of skin tones from the light of the projection beam, portraying every skin tone in its most beautiful shade.

W1700M flesh tone enhancer

CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 for Massive Sound

Upgraded with dramatically wider frequency range from powerful 5-watt audio housed in a resonant sound chamber for deep bass and soaring highs, BenQ CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 audio-enhancing technology combines exclusive EQ algorithms for pure clarity and exotic materials such as magnesium and rubidium alloys to produce pure vocals, delicate details, and sensual sound quality as used by Hollywood studios, without distortion or noise.

W1700M Audio

Perfect Sound Modes to Fit Any Occasion

Custom-tuned sound modes adjust audio characteristics to deliver ideal audiovisual experiences for any type of entertainment, as if you were there live.

W1700M Audio Mode

Simple & Convenient Lifestyle Design

W1700M’s lightweight design and sleek, compact profile accentuates beautiful aesthetics as well as intuitive functionality and eco-friendly design. A chic addition to your living room décor, W1700M makes your home simple and comfortable for immersing in movies with friends and family.

W1700M Sleek

Eco-Friendly Design with Smart Power Saving and Long Lamp Life

An ingenious solution that intensifies your viewing pleasure while saving money, BenQ SmartEco™ technology automatically adjusts lamp brightness based on content to project richer blacks and increase contrast for image details. LampSave Mode further extends projector lamp life up to 15,000 hours, minimizing lamp replacements and maintenance for an overall lower cost of ownership.

Auto Vertical Keystone for Easy Setup with Perfect Alignment

Countering the trapezoid effect when the projector must be placed off-center, such as simple placement on top of a table, the vertical keystone function adjusts the image for a professionally squared image. Keystone correction makes it simple to project ideally aligned images from a variety of locations.

W1700M zoom

1.2X Zoom for Big Pictures in Any Space

Big zoom maximizes available space with a range of throw distances for big-screen entertainment without the hassle of complicated installation.

*Place the BenQ projector at the right distance to maximize visual enjoyment, key in the number and let the “Throw Distance Calculator” do the math for you.

 


Specifications
Projection System DLP
Resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Resolution Support VGA (640 x 480) to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Brightness (ANSI lumens) 2000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio (FOFO) 10,000:1 ‎
Display Color 30 Bits (1,07 billion colors)
Native Aspect Ratio Native 16:9 (5 aspect ratio selectable)
Light Source Lamp
Light Source Wattage 240W
Light Source Life

Normal 4,000 hours
Economic 10,000 hours
SmartEco 8,000 hours
LampSave 15,000 hours

   
Optical  
Throw Ratio 1.50 - 1.65 (100" @ 3.32 m)
Zoom Ratio 1.1X
Keystone Adjustment 1D, Vertical ± 40 degrees
Projection Offset 110%
Clear Image Size (Diagonal) 60" ~ 200" / 300"
Image Size 30''~300''
Horizontal Frequency 15K - 102KHz‎
Vertical Scan Rate 23 - 120Hz‎
   
Picture  
Color Wheel Segment 6-Segment (RGBRGB)
Rec.709 Coverage 100%
   
Audio  
Speaker 5W x 1
   
Interface  
PC (D-Sub) Computer In-1 (D-sub 15pin, female)
HDMI x1 HDMI-1 (HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2)
x1 HDMI-2 (HDMI 1.4a & HDCP 1.4)
USB Type A x1 USB Type A (1.5A power)
USB (Type mini B) x1 USB Type mini B (Service)
Audio in (3.5mm Mini Jack) x 1 Audio In (mini jack)
Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) x 1 Audio Out (mini jack)
RS232 (DB-9pin) x 1 RS232 In (D-sub 9pin, male)
DC 12V Trigger (3.5mm Jack) x 1
IR Receiver x2 (Front/Top)
Security Bar Yes
   
Special Feature  
HDR Yes (HDR10, HLG)
CinemaMaster Video + Yes
CinemaMaster Audio+2 Yes
   
Compatibility  
HDTV Compatibility 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
   
Environment  
Power Supply VAC 100 ~ 240 (50/60Hz)
Typical Power Consumption 385W / 330W / 245W (Max / Normal / Eco)
Standby Power Consumption 0.5W Max. at 100 ~ 240VAC
Acoustic Noise (Typ./Eco.) 33/29dBA
Operating Temperature 0~40 degrees (Celcius)
   
Dimension and Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D)(mm) 353 x 135 x 272 (mm)
Net Weight (Kg/ lbs ) 4.2 kg / 9.2 lbs
   
Accessories (Standard)  
Remote Control w/ Battery x 1 (RCV015)
Power Cord (by region) x 1 (3m)
User Manual CD x 1
Quick Start Guide x 1
Warranty Card (by region) x 1
   
OSD  
OSD Language Arabic/ Bulgarian/ Croatian/ Czech/ Danish/ Dutch/ English/ Finnish/ French/ German/ Greek/ Hindi/ Hungarian/ Italian/ Indonesian/ Japanese/ Korean/ Norwegian/ Polish/ Portuguese/ Romanian/ Russian/ Simplified Chinese/ Spanish/ Swedish/ Turkish/ Thai/ Traditional Chinese (28 Languages)


Rear Panel
W1700M Rear

 

Optional Accessories

Projector Warranty Upgrades

Extended Warranty For Projectors
All Programs come with:
- GM Multimedia Extended Warranty ID Number (must be retained)
- GM Multimedia claim instructions and terms & conditions
- Does not cover consumable items or accessories such as projector globes or remotes
[More Information]
1 Year Warranty
2 Year Warranty
$135
$195

Universal Flush Projector Ceiling Mount FB-1 *Recommended*
White - $149
Black - $149

Projector Mount

SPECIFICATIONS
Available in BLACK (FB-1B) and WHITE (FB-1W)
• Swivel: 360°, Adjustable roll, pitch and yaw.
• Rigid Steel construction.
• Durable powder-coated finish (Black or White).
• Supports up to 10kgs.
• Mounting hardware included.
• User manual included.
• All bracket models come standard with 4 x mounting arms.

FEATURES
- Direct to ceiling mount (150mm)
- Suits most projectors with 3 or 4 holes


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HDMI Cable

Premium HDMI Digital AV Cable - For 4K, 1080P & 3D Projectors

1 Metres
$19.95
2 Metres
$29.95
3 Metres
$39.95
5 Metres
$49.95
10 Metres
$79.95
15 Metres
$99.95
20 Metres
$149.95

  • High Speed HDMI CAT2 cable
  • Type A to Type A Male-to-Male High Speed cable with Ethernet Channel
  • Designed to support the features of HDMI V2.0 and previous versions
  • Features include 4K (50/60Hz) Video, 3D, Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel
  • High Speed HDMI performance with a dedicated Ethernet channel.
  • Shieled cable construction for optimum RF & EMI Protection
  • Gold Plated terminals
  • 12 Month Warranty
    *We recommend keeping the length short for 4K under 10m - especially for 60hz
HDMI Features

 

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