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1. User Memory 1 Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic User Memory 2 4 3 User Memory 3 Letter Box Default Wide Real GinV PIP VinG PIP Off PIP master Main window Sub window G lt gt V POP VV lt gt G POP Off POP master Right window Left window Video S Video Input Source Video Graphics RGBHD Component 1 PC amp Component YPBPR Tuning Frequency Component 2 Phase HDMI H Position V Position English Auto Traditional Chinese Options Background Color French L OSD Off Secs Purple Spanish Sleep Timer MIN __JBlack German OSD Position H L White Italian OSD Position V ___ Simplified Chinese _Reset Settings _____ Load Default Dutch Japanese Setup Language Russian Mirror High Altitude Normal Floor Front High Ceiling Front Black Level Floor Rear Keystone Ceiling Rear Pattern Grid Color Bar 0 IRE 7 5 IRE Default Lamp Lamp Type Lamp Hours 250W Reset Lamp Timer 200W Dust Filter Dust Filter Hours L TLamp Hours Reset Dust Filter Timer L TLamp Rest Rate 24 Menus g ZIN PE8720 en book Page 25 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Advance Advanced 30 step IRIS Color Temp Info HK User T Whisper mode User 2 Edge Optimizing Lamp Native Clarity Control Warm L White Balance Fine Tuning Nommal Cool ysysugq _ RGB Gain Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain _ RGB Offset Red Offset _ _ Store Co
2. selection upwards buttons 1 2 3 default on the remote control Sequentially recalls default and user settings 1 3 previously saved to memory See page 23 for details 5 FOCUS In Left arrow 4 button Performs the same action as the Focus and Left arrow buttons on the remote control Adjusts the focus of the projected image 12 LENS SHIFT down Moves the focal point closer to the projector Performs the same action as the Lens and When the on screen menu is activated moves the Down arrow buttons on the remote control selection to the left Adjusts the motorised vertical lens by moving the image downwards on the screen in relation 6 FOCUS Out Right arrow gt button to the orientation of the projector Performs the same action as the Focus and Right arrow buttons on the remote control 13 LENS SHIFT up Adjusts the focus of the projected image Performs the same action as the Lens and Up Moves the focal point farther from the projector arrow buttons on the remote control When the on screen menu is activated moves the Adjusts the motorised vertical lens shift by selection to the right moving the image upwards on the screen in relation to the orientation of the projector 12 Overview g IB lt PE8720 en book Page 13 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM ais Remote control 1 POWER button Toggles the projector between standby mode and on When the projector is in standby press once to turn
3. 2005 5 19 PM Additional information tri lt SEL F 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 C 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 f
4. 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 Avoid volatile liquid Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide or some 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 Safety regulatory and legal information 5 Zs PE8720 en book Page 6 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Safety instructions Your BenQ projector is
5. enlarged so that it is displayed in the NON linearly in horizontal direction to center of the screen with a accommodate 16 9 full screen display This 16 9 aspect ratio stretches only the right and left sides of the image the central part is unchanged 2 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect C gt O CO ratio 3 Letterbox Enlarges an image 5 Real One to one mapping is performed on the with letterbox format to input signal without any scaling with the image display it in full screen format displayed at the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio The upper and lower portions of the image are cropped The Anamorphic setting stretches and resizes linearly except that it treats the vertical and horizontal dimensions independently It stretches the height of the source image until it reaches the full projected height and stretches the width of the source image until it reaches the full projected width This may alter the projected aspect depending upon the original aspect of the source image Anamorphic is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration The 4 3 setting is most suitable for 4 3 images like standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration The Letterbox setting resize
6. operation or performance Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on screen menus You can select the projector s Background Color from purple black or white in Options menu OSD Off Secs in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press Sleep Timer Min in Options menu sets the length of time the projector will auto shutdown OSD Position H and OSD Position V in Options menu adjust the OSD position on the screen Saving and loading the video memory Press the video memory buttons on the remote control or MEMORY 4 on the projector to recall the settings directly There are four video settings MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 and DEFAULT The DEFAULT button can be used to restore the default settings for the current input source For information about saving user memories See page 29 Turning the power off To turn the projector off press the POWER button on the projector or remote control and a warning message appears Press POWER again The Power indicator light flashes green and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete Then the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop If the projector will not be used for an extended period turn the main power switch off and unplug the power cable from the power
7. picture connected to the input source device The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the Source buttons on the remote control or SOURCE ENTER on the projector See page 19 Image is unstable The connection cables are not securely connected to the projector or the signal source Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals See page 17 Picture is blurred Remote control does not work correctly The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring See page 20 The projector and the screen are not aligned properly The lens cap is still attached to the lens The batteries are out of power There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector You are too far away from the projector Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of this unit if necessary See page 19 Remove the lens cap See page 19 Replace both of the batteries with new ones See page 9 Remove the obstacle See page 13 Stand within 8 meters 26 2 feet of the projector See page 13 Additional information 35 A Kii PE8720 en book Page 36 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Specifications Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Electrical Video Signal Data Signal Max number of display colors
8. picture quality This single Dark Chip 3 DLP projector provides excellent picture quality due to its high resolution excellent home theatre brightness super high contrast ratio vivid color and rich gray scale reproduction es w E 5 Super high contrast ratio This projector utilizes a motorized aperture C A T lens to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4400 1 and up to 6200 1 in High Contrast mode Vivid color reproduction This projector features an 8 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 display which reveals details in shadows and in night or darkened scenes Dynamic performance This model projector features a refresh rate of up to 300 Hz which provides excellent dynamic performance and eliminates the color flicker or rainbow effect associated with DL projectors Extra low noise operation This projector s unique cooling system design prevents unnecessary fan noise and is rated at less than 25dB in normal mode and a low 23 dB when in Whisper mode 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 whi
9. 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 2 Ceiling front Select this location with the projector placed near the Select this location with the projector suspended from floor in front of the screen This is the most common the ceiling in front of the screen way to position the projector for quick setup and Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit portability from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Ceiling Front in the Setup gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on alia _ M 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 Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this Set Floor Rear in the Setup gt Mirror menu after you installation locati
10. 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 S VIDEO 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 9 Room Photo Gaming See page 20 for details 8 G es OOO 5 MEMORY buttons 1 2 3 and DEFAULT Restores picture settings saved in Memory locations 1 2 3 or Default for 12 2 H the current input source See page 26 for details esis 6 Arrow buttons Left 4 Up 4 Right gt Down Vv 13 LS CK Moves the current On Screen Display OSD menu selection in the 14 direction of the arrow being pressed See page 25 for details 7 ENTER button BenQ 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 fo
11. then turn on the power again Additional information 31 PE8720 en book Page 32 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Installing the cable connector panel cover The cable connector panel cover is used to cover those unsightly cables and connections in the rear of the projector mi 5 w E To install the cover Place a soft item on the desk for padding Turn the projector over so that you can locate the screws that hold the back cover to the projector on the both sides Loosen the screws w 1 Repeat Step 1 Step 3 in the To clean the filter section See page 31 for details 3 Turn the projector back Remove the back cover 4 Manage all the connected cables within the indentation of the cable connector panel cover whilst installing it securely 5 Turn the projector over again Tighten the screws 6 Re install the filter cover securely to hold the cable connector panel cover and the projector on the both sides 32 Additional information JA U lt US PE8720 en book Page 33 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Replacing the lamp A The lamp may be very hot Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp m 5 SEL E gt This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp ina proper manner 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the 2 Slightly lift the projector up Loosen the screws on projecto
12. with normal lighting levels It is good for watching TV programs playing games or seeing bright movies Preset Photo Mode designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room Preset Gaming Mode is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room 3 1 2 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Digital TV is usually in 16 9 ratio which is the default for this projector and most analog TV signals and DVDs are in 4 3 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source Images can be stretched in a linear manner so the whole of the image is stretched equally or non linearly which distorts the image 20 Using the projector p amp J IB ce PE8720 en book Page 21 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM You can change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is by using the Aspect buttons on the remote control or in the Display gt Aspect Ratio OSD menu Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements There are five aspect ratios available Cz In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas 1 Anamorphic Scales an image 4 Wide A 4 3 aspect ratio image is
13. within one input from the Graphic Group PIP off Turns the PIP function off 3 PIP Master Sets the main window or sub window as the active window in order to make any adjustments for it 4 POP G lt gt V Displays the input from Graphic Group at the left side and Video Group at the right side of the screen V lt gt G Displays the input from Video Group at the left side and Graphic Group at the right side of the screen POP Off Turns the POP function off 5 POP Master Sets the right window or left window as the active window in order to make any adjustments for it 6 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 C 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 7 PC amp 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 Ad
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15. BenQ PE8720 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User s Manual Welcome e e e Z ce PE8720 en book Page 2 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be repro duced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes DLP Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments Others are copy rights of their respective companies or organizations 2 Copyright A WS IB ce PE8720 en book Page 3 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Table of contents Safety regulatory and legal information cccicicicccciciccccccscscrccccscrceaena 5 FCC statement for United State users c cccsccscsscssesscsscssssscescsscsscsseeseesse
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17. Terminals Input Output General characteristics Weight Power Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions TF All specifications are subject to change without notice Single chip DLP system 0 8 DLP 1280 x 720 1 35x zoom 23 5 300 250W NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N SECAM DTV WXGA XGA SVGA VGA VESA Macintosh 16 13 and 21 19 in Advanced Intelligent Compression HDTV compatible 1080i 720p 576p 576i 480p 480i 16 770 000 full color display Video S Video Component Y CB CR Y PB PR RS 232C RGBHV HDMI 12VDC 20 9lbs 9 5kg VAC 100 240V 4 0 A 50 60 Hz Automatic Max 320W 0 C to 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 6000 feet at 30 C 6000 10000 feet at max 23 C 10 C 60 C 14 F to 140 F 10 90 492 x 195 x 444 mm W x H x D with the cable connector panel cover attached 492 x 195 x 393 mm W x H x D without the cable connector panel cover attached 444 Unit mm Additional information V ZL
18. Unsupported timing will be displayed on the screen This message will remain on screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source Selecting an input video source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time To select an individual input signal press one of the Source buttons on the remote control or to sequentially cycle through all possible sources press the SOURCE ENTER button on the projector When the projector is first turned on it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down Ifyou want to use the PIP or POP function See page 22 for details Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle T If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal To correct this problem you can adjust the value of Keystone in the Setup menu Using the projector 19 P D d PE8720 en book Page 20 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need 2 Then sharpen the image by using the focus buttons using the zoom buttons When the ZOOM button is When
19. White Balance Fine Tuning Adjusts the white color Color Temp Info shows the current color temperature T About color temperatures There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it RGB Gain Adjusts the contrast levels of Red Green and Blue RGB Offset Adjusts the brightness levels of Red Green and Blue To store Color Temperature to User 1 and 2 i Open the Advanced menu and select White Balance Fine Tuning gt RGB Gain press ENTER ii Press 4 or V to select the item to be changed and adjust the value with lt 4 or P button iii Press EXIT to leave and save the settings iv Repeat steps ii and iii to set RGB Offset values v Select and enter Store Color Temperature to User 1 or Store Color Temperature to User 2 to save the settings which are made above vi Press EXIT to leave and save the settings To make the color temperature higher Set the value of Blue Gain greater and the value of Red Gain smaller gt To make the color temperature lower Set the value of Red Gain greater and the value of Blue Gain smaller Menus 29 IB ce PE8720 en book Page 30 Friday May 13
20. ater the intensity of red color in the image Green Adjusts green hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of green color in the image Blue Adjusts blue hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of blue color in the image Yellow Adjusts yellow hues independently The higher the setting the greater the intensity of yellow color in the image White Adjusts white peaking 9 Save Settings There are three video memories in which users can store settings including all of the items in the Picture menu Each input source can store up to 3 sets of user memories To store the settings i Adjusts the items in the Picture menu to desired values ii Select Save Settings press ENTER iii Select To User s Memory 1 To User s Memory 2 or To User s Memory 3 and press ENTER to store the settings iv To leave the OSD press EXIT 10 Load Settings Loads the settings from one of three User Memories or the default setting 26 Menus g MIB ce PE8720 en book Page 27 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture 1 Aspect Ratio There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals For more information See page 20 for details 2 PIP G in V Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group V in G Displays one input from the Video Group
21. ch 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 Digital TV compatibility The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV SDTV 480i 480p 576i and High Definition TV HDTV 576p 720p and 1080i formats with the 720p format providing a true 1 1 image reproduction 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 10 Overview aa e Zs PE8720 en book Page 11 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Projector exterior view Front and upper
22. connect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired Safety regulatory and legal information 7 MP Zs PE8720 en book Page 8 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Safety instructions continued z 13 Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly 16 Do not store the projector on end vertically E until the projector has cooled down and is Doing so may cause the projector to fall over gt unplugged from the power supply causing injury or resulting in damage 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 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 T 8 Safety regulatory and legal information 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 C Some of the accessories may vary from region to region Projector Cable panel con
23. 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 Safety instructions ysysugq 1 Please read this user s manual before you 4 Do not place the projector in any of the operate your projector Keep this manual in a following environments safe place for future reference 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 shortening the projector s lifespan and darkening the screen 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 locations near fire alarms Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 locations with an ambient temperature degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 above 40 C 104 F degrees front to back locations where altitude is higher than 3050 metres 10000 feet above sea level 3 This projector is capable of displaying inv
24. erted images for ceiling mount installation Use only BenQ s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting 6 Safety regulatory and legal information lt US PE8720 en book Page 7 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM lt Safety instructions continued 5 Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the 9 Always remove the lens cap before switching ti E projector is on even in standby mode the projector lamp on z Do not cover the projector with any item Do not place the projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface N L 10 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 11 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 7 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it 12 The lamp becomes extremely hot during 8 Do not place liquids near or on the projector operation Allow the projector to cool for Liquids spilled into the projector will void your approximately 45 minutes prior to removing warranty If the projector does become wet the lamp assembly for replacement dis
25. he lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage Additional information 33 Mp Zs PE8720 en book Page 34 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Indicators 5 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 POWER TEMP LAMP STATE REMARK Orange Standby mode Flashin 5 z freee The projector is powering up Cannot turn the projector off The projector is under normal Green operation 1 The projector needs 110 Off Off seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down a OAA end Cannot turn the projector on 2 The projector needs to cool for 110 seconds after the power is turned off When the projector is in an abnormal state POWER TEMP LAMP STATE REMARK 1 The lamp has exceeded its Solution usage life Or Install a new lamp Orange or ea 2 The lamp is not properly Please contact your dealer for attached or is damaged assistance The dust filter is seriously clogged Solution Orange Red Off with dust The projector is going to i Install a new filter shut down Solution The internal temperature is too e Make sure that the ventilation high holes are not blocked The intake ventilation or the exhaust ventilation is blocked Relocate the projector S
26. ination Connecting with video equipment 17 g ips PE8720 en book Page 18 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM 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 mi 5 w HDMI device DVD player digital tuner etc o E y oOoooo CE From audio output To audio input OT 000 O t terminals terminals 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 j i m m z T Po Ooo00 KCA From audio output To audio input DOD 000 0 terminals terminals 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 Connecting S video or video devices i 0 m q o gt E e ooon e ef O From audio
27. is hotter than 40 C 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 shut down 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 4 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 5 Keystone Corrects for trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection It can provide correction of up to 12 degrees 6 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 7 Lamp Lamp Type Sets 250W or 200W as the power type of your projection Lamp Hours i Lamp Hours Sho
28. justs the phase and frequency automatically Menus 27 IB ce PE8720 en book Page 28 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Options menu In this menu global settings for the projector can be made 1 Background Color Allows you to choose the color of the background screen that will be displayed when there is no input signal detected tri lt gar F 2 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 3 Sleep Timer Min Sets the auto shutdown timer The timer can be set to a value between 10 minutes and 3 hours 4 OSD Position H Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD 5 OSD Position V Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD 6 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 Language Sets the language for the OSD menus 2 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 3 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
29. leselesclesssdielessdonaisiessacasvessvaisiesseaisveagoaievaigvaievessvessbecssecssecsbess 12 Naato rere jal ndo M 1 E E A E E 13 Positioning Your projector satccicesaccrsucxs da veasstnnceaceanrpacdeasedveeedtenseanetaaseasssaandosaanaaaed 14 Choosing a location ciciiiiiiiiiiiciciciccccccccccicicicccccicscscscscscscscscsccececeees 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size iciciciiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiins 15 Installation for a 16 9 ratio SCTEEN sasaniderna A 15 Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen oo eeeessesesesessseeeeseseseseeseasscseecescacseeceacasecseeeeasaesenees 16 Shifting the projection lens vertically ssscumenccnaonu00000050605550006 16 Connecting with video equipment ccsscessscscasersnscnadsasetintnvenisireseiaersentseoneonaeaielys 17 Connecting a COMPUtET cccicicciciciciccrcrcrcsccscscscscsscscscscsossssssossssssosossassnononess 17 Connecting video inputs ciciciciccciccccccccccscscscscscscscscscscscscscacacecanas 18 Connecting HDMI devices sssnmmssssmspspssism smsmcmmu a r 18 Connecting component video devices sssini 7 2 18 Connecting S video or Video devices 0m209099000000000000000000000000c0bhpt2rn evra a d ROA 18 Using the projector 44 4048959992989209950999029599020020609053690 005 es EEE aan 19 Preparations scvssvesisinsnscvesuncvasssanesusedassnneasenneaienseansnnenscie neee ene 19 Turning the projector ON sssssssssstsssersessssennsssennnaeiina enn 19 Selecting an input video
30. lor Temp To User1 Green Offset ___ Store Color Temp To User2 Blue Offset Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are eight different menu languages See page 28 for more details i The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press the MENU EXIT button to display the OSD menu 4 Adjust keystone values by pressing lt 4 or gt at Language gt T Picture Display Options Setup Advance Mirror K FloorFront G i High Altitude 2 Use lt or P to select Setup and press SOURCE ENTER Black Level Jor Q C D E Ai Cem e picture EE ERA Advance a i 3 Use amp or V to select Keystone SSS Sass Fanguage C 5 Press the MENU EXIT button twice to leave re a clea and save the settings High Altitude Norma O OOOO O gt Black Level a The first press leads you back to the submenu and A the second press closes the on screen menu Pattern Lamp IB ce PE8720 en book Page 26 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Picture menu The Picture menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality Before making adjustments you are suggested to choose a desired preset mode in this menu which has set some certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presentation purposes 1 Contrast Adjust
31. mate 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 10 8m distance from the screen which will give you a projected image from 50 1 11 x 0 62m to 200 4 43 x 2 49m full screen Positioning your projector 15 PE8720 en book Page 16 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM tri lt SEL F Installation for a 4 3 ratio screen Ceiling Installation Projection Distance Diagonal Ceiling Image Height Center of the lens Image Height 4 3 standard ratio screen dimension table Screen Dimensions inch cm Projection Distance inch cm Floor Installation Diagonal Screen Pe Conter of the lens Offset inch cm Diagonal Width Height Min distance Max distance Upper Lower with max zoom with min zoom 507127 407 102 30776 72 7 184 987249 3 0776 33 0 83 8 60 152 487122 36791 87 221 117 298 3 6 9 1 39 6 100 6 707178 56 142 427107 102 258 137 348 4 2 10 7 46 2 117 3 07203 647163 487122 1167294 57739 Z 5 52 8 7 134 1 907229 727783 54 7 137 130 331 176 448 5 4713 7 59 47 150 9 1007254 807203
32. nector Remote batteries Users Warranty cover control manual card US 110V EU 220V UK 240V Australia Japan Dust filter Component Vide cable Power cable 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 T Notes on handling batteries Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries 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 Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Ifthe remote control will not be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage Overview 9 IB ig PE8720 en book Page 10 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM BenQ PE8720 projector features Highest
33. ntrast ratio You are able to tune a suitable contrast ratio according to your room light and preference To manually adjust the contrast ratio press the IRIS button on the remote control When the button is pressed an adjustment bar 4 Co Hee displays on the screen To lower the contrast and increase brightness press the 4 button on the remote control or in the Advanced gt Advanced 30 step IRIS menu To raise the contrast and decrease brightness press the gt button on the remote control or in the Advanced gt Advanced 30 step IRIS menu The L and H on the adjustment bar s both sides represent the contrast ratio Low or High There are 30 phases from Low to High available for adjustments Using the projector 21 d PE8720 en book Page 22 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM 22 4 Other adjustments You can adjust Brightness Contrast Color and Tint settings using the Picture menu or with the remote control T Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen Displaying more than one image source at once There are two groups of inputs classified according to their display modes Video Group Video and S Video inputs Graphic Group Component 1 and 2 RGBHD and HDMI inputs The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group G in V or display
34. o 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 State 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
35. on turn the projector on Set Ceiling Rear in the Setup gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 14 Positioning your projector A PE8720 en book Page 15 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM 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 This model projector has a 120 vertical height offset between the projector lens center and the angle of the edge of the projected image as indicated with the word Offset in the tables below The PE8720 also has a built in motorised vertical Lens shift control for fine adjustment Installation for a 16 9 ratio screen Ceiling Floor Installation Diagonal Screen Center of the lens 16 9 widescreen ratio screen dimension table Screen Dimensions inch cm Projecti
36. on Distance inch cm Offset inch cm Diagonal Width Height Min distance Max distance Upper Lower with max zoom with min zoom 507127 441111 25 62 787199 106 270 2 5 6 2 27 0 68 5 60 152 521133 29175 947239 128 324 2 9 7 5 32 4 82 2 70 178 61 155 34187 1107279 1497379 3 4 7 8 7 37 8 7 95 9 80 7203 707177 397100 126 319 171 433 3 9 7 10 0 43 1 109 6 90 229 78 199 441112 1411359 192 7487 4 4111 2 48 57 123 3 100 254 877221 497125 156 400 213 541 4 9 12 5 53 9 137 0 110 727 44 54 137 17214 34 595 5 4713 7 59 37 150 7 120 305 105 266 597149 188 478 256 649 5 9 714 9 64 7 164 4 130 325 113 288 64 162 204 518 277 703 6 4 16 2 70 1 178 1 140 356 1227310 69 174 220 558 298 757 69 174 75 5 191 8 150 381 1317332 741187 235 598 3197811 74718 7 80 9 7 205 5 160 406 139 354 78 199 251 638 341 865 7 8719 9 86 3 219 2 170 432 148 376 837212 267 677 362 919 8 3 21 2 91 7 232 9 457 157 39 24 717 383 973 8 8722 4 97 11 246 190 7483 166 421 93 7237 298 757 405 1028 9 3 723 7 102 5 260 3 200 508 174 7 443 987249 314 797 426 1082 9 8724 9 107 97 274 0 250 635 218 553 123 311 392 996 532 1352 12 3 731 1 134 87 342 4 300 762 261 664 147 374 471 1195 639 1622 14 7 137 4 161 87 410 9 The above numbers are approxi
37. one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group V in G The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side G lt gt V or V lt gt G If you want to view two images from 2 different input signals at the same time refer to the following steps to display the second image 1 Select one input source by pressing one of the Source buttons on the remote control 2 Press PIP or POP button on the remote control 3 Select the second signal input on the remote control 4 You may press PIP or POP button repeatedly to choose the corresponding positions G in V or V in G G lt gt V or V lt gt G of the images 5 Toggle the ACTIVE button on the remote control to switch the active window between the two windows In the active window you are allowed to change the input signal settings 6 To adjust the size of the PIP window press or 7 To adjust the position of the PIP window press the ARROW buttons 4 4 w P 8 To turn off the PIP or POP function select PIP Off or POP Off PIP Sub window Main window POP Left window Right window Using the projector lt als PE8720 en book Page 23 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Personalizing the projector menu display The On Screen Display OSD menus can be set according to your preferences These settings do not affect the projection settings
38. outlet Using the projector 23 PE8720 en book Page 24 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Menus On Screen Display OSD structure Picture Contrast Preset Cinema Mode User1 Brightness Preset Home Theater Mode _ User2 _IColor ___ Preset Family Room Mode Lamp Native Tint Preset Photo Mode Warm Filter Preset Gaming Mode Normal Sharpness Cool Preset Mode Color Temp Extended Picture Settings Color Enhancement Red Green Save Settings To User s Memory 1 Blue To User s Memory 2 Yellow To User s Memory 3 White Load Settings
39. output To audio input 0O 000 t t terminals terminals g S Video cable Ep Video cable You need only connect one or other of S Video or composite Video cables from the same device never both at the same time You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier 18 Connecting with video equipment A ds d PE8720 en book Page 19 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Using the projector Preparations 1 Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on 2 If not already in plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector and turn on the power switch 3 Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on Turning the projector on Follow the steps below 1 Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied and the main AC power switch is turned on 2 Press and hold the POWER button on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on T The projector will not respond to further commands whilst it is warming up 3 The fans will be start operating and a start up image displays on the screen for a few seconds whilst it warms up 4 Searching will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected 5 If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector the message
40. r from the wall socket Turn off all the lamp cover located on the left side connected equipment and disconnect all other cables 3 Remove the lamp cover 4 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 magnetic head screwdriver to retain the screw should it come loose 5 Slowly pull the lamp out of the projector 6 Insert the replacement lamp Make sure it is pushed fully and firmly in place 7 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 8 Re install the lamp cover gt 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 T 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 Tighten the screws on the lamp cover when the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause blurred images 10 Turn the power on and go into Setup gt Lamp gt Reset Lamp Timer menu to reset the lamp time CF Do not reset the lamp timer if t
41. r 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 CF 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 Overview 13 IB ce PE8720 en book Page 14 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Positioning your projector ysyjsuq Choosing a location Your
42. r will turn off in 1 min 30 Additional information lt US PE8720 en book Page 31 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM To clean the filter 1 Shut down the projector if turned on and wait 2 Release the bottom edge of the filter cover right until the fans stop running side of projector by gently pulling the tabs on the ysysugq lower ends of the panel as illustrated 3 Remove the filter cover by gently lifting the 4 Remove the dust filter grill by pulling the tab loosened cover vertically upwards and then away outwards and away from the projector from the projector body 5 Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for 6 Re install the filter grill and cover securely computers and other office equipment or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to vacuum or sweep the dust away If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken you should replace it 7 Reapply power and turn the projector on 8 Go to Setup gt Reset Dust Filter Timer to reset the Ifthe filter grill is not correctly seated in place filter timer See page 28 for details you will be reminded by a message displayed on the screen every three minutes until MENU EXIT on the projector or EXIT on the remote control is pressed Please check if the filter is well attached The projector will automatically shut down within minutes if there has been no further action taken Re install the filter and cover securely
43. ree cloth 2 To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case C 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 Remove the batteries from the remote control 4 Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Ww 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 gt 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 Please install a new filter 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 The projecto
44. s an image proportionately both vertically and horizontally from the width of a 4 3 aspect to the width of a 16 9 aspect and centers it onscreen This produces an image greater in height than can be displayed so part of the image is lost not displayed along the top and bottom edges of the projection This is suitable for the display of movies which are presented in letterbox format with black bars top and bottom The Wide setting stretches the image horizontally in a non linear manner that is the edges of the image are stretched more than the centre of the image to prevent distortion of the central part of the image This is suitable for occasions where you want to stretch the width of a 4 3 aspect image to the width of a 16 9 aspect screen It does not alter the height Some widescreen movies have been produced with their width squashed down to the width of a 4 3 aspect and are best viewed when restretched back to their original width using the Wide setting The Real setting displays the image in a one to one pixel mapping without alteration or resize in the centre of the projection This is most suitable for use with PC and RGBHD source inputs 3 Adjusting contrast ratio The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show A projector with larger contrast ratio is able to show more subtle color details and allow extraneous room light The projector is with very high co
45. s the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast 2 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the value the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 30 3 Color Increase or decrease the color intensity of the image The higher the value the more vivid and brighter the color 4 Tint Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more greenish the picture becomes The lower the value the more purplish the picture becomes 5 Filter Turn the video and data filters on or off Filters can reduce noise in the picture to produce a sharper image The higher the setting the less the noise 6 Sharpness Adjusts the picture sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture 7 Preset Mode Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See page 20 for more information 8 Extended Picture Settings Color Temp You can choose a preferred color temperature from among User 1 User 2 Lamp Native Warm Normal and Cool See page 29 for information about storing the Color Temperature User 1 and 2 Color Enhancement Red Adjusts red hues independently The higher the setting the gre
46. sessesseseeees 5 EEC statement for European users esessssesssesesseeceeseesescessseceseesssseeseesseseeeeeseeees 5 MIC statements dedre E ET RNA CAA deS 5 Moisture condefisatiott seicscisccdicssasdiessivestssusassdesasnsebesbassudssvsasedestesacduavieedendbassedueaseeueuies 5 Avoid volatile liquid s ciscisssssssissssssstsssssssssssvsssusvsssssdessssstsssisssisssessstsasusasatadedatusasn atacats 5 DispoSal csssivesevesivestsecesssevssevsssvevevessvecevesevavavavevevavavevavavavavavevevevavavavevasavevevasessssvesssseseousys 5 Safety MISTEMICHONG acasihe ican acne cnncnngdenns sau EEE AEE EAEE 6 OVEIVIEW piian A EPa A 2 E E P AEA RAEE A EE 9 Shipping contents seenen enaena E Ea EE E EE a E a EE EA EE 9 Remote control batteries ssesssssssesssessesesssesesesssrsssreseseseseseseseseseseneseseseses 9 BenQ PE8720 projector features sassiissssnssiansianianaavaaaianeamerarranianaian 10 Proj ct r Exterior VIeW misbnirinorperrniiinrie nsina easier earan 11 Front and upper side VIEW unirsi orre ceri deserve neen Cren ev irt rinin enir EN NAN N 0900 O 11 REAR VIEW M 2 2 REESEN NEES n e rre 11 Under and Sideview siset esca een testin cae tasatctates tc tehevtstannsesdteaaeaestecteenntiagetet daaa nesi 11 Connector panel ce s c cccssscssccssscssncsencecsesducoesenducesncsdocosacodscedecodasedacadacoevevessoeadedaiesacodsens 11 Controlsand functions sic achtac a even av aden dn leds titsanidiinia teteni 12 Control panel ssscisssscscsiveidss
47. side view Rear IR sensor Control panel See page 12 for detailed information Focus and Zoom adjustment Indicator lights Dust filter grill cool air intake Front IR sensor Projection lens Vent heated air exhaust m 5 da gt XN CUDA HS N H D SLO Sac Rear view 9 Connector panel see below for detail E 10 Main AC power switch 9 Sessie MG 2 S 11 Power cable socket 66660 Under and side view 14 12 Adjustable feet 13 Ceiling mounting holes 14 Kensington lock slot Connector panel 15 HDMI port 15 16 17 18 16 Component Video inputs RCA support Y PB PR or Y CB CR video signal 17 Composite Video input RCA eg 18 S Video input mini 4 pin DIN A 19 Component video inputs BNC support Y PB PR Y CB CR or RGB video 19 rsa signal fe 20 RGB High Definition inputs BNC supports RGBHV video or PC signal _ R R d 21 12VDC output terminal 22 RS 232C port for wired remote control 20 21 22 Overview 11 IB ce PE8720 en book Page 12 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Controls and functions Control panel 7 ZOOM Out Down arrow v 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 but
48. source sssesossessrresesesrsennnaceteniedlt aL 19 Adjusting the projected image ssssscscsrrecceroreeeenenannen tingle 19 Adjusting the projection angle ssssesesesesesesesesesesesenensesesecssers sets tata eso eneeeemeeeeeaem 19 Table of contents 3 NWA IB lt PE8720 en book Page 4 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM li Fine tuning the image size and Clarity ote eeeeeeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensteeseenesenenenes 20 Optimizing THe AE aE O r SPA s 400 20 1 Selecting a preset mode mireuennioima nnne teuvecavdveveveeseaescbraveucddatantenusncatecs 20 er 2 selecting the aspect ratio Aennean chad puadesossssdesed AAA A3 20 3 Adjusting contrast ralo noina naini erin eniai an enaiis tenies 21 Ae Other adjustments sses aa i A a EE ni a 22 Displaying more than one image source at ONCE ssssesssssssssssssesssseseseseses 22 Personalizing the projector menu display ciiiciiiciiiiiiciiiiiiiiins 23 Saving and loading the video memory ccccccicicicicicicicicicicicicacann 23 T rning FAO PO WEE OLE anore 0004 2 40004 E20 P nai 23 MENUS vrste ctd EE ESD dS 24 On Screen Display OSD structure sisi acieieidenarcindeatstardeatstardiansiasdiauaias 24 Usine th menus sereen eee E E E E oyna Far OTENE NORE E ESES ie 25 Pict re teninin en 2 ER ENEA EAEN 26 Display Menu pastes chtdsebatasalibadusaleadasedtdalasahtdadusadesasncstha nasstheasastsorasastacstn 27 Options MENU A A tala A A A ae 28 SEtUP ME
49. t the same time by using different cables All you need 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 C 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 To audio input terminals terminals VGA BNC cable C 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 gt 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 laptop s documentation to discover your laptop s key comb
50. the FOCUS button is pressed an adjustment bar pressed an adjustment bar lt RZ gt 4 p gt displays on the screen To further displays on the screen adjust the image clarity press the lt or P button on the To enlarge the image size press the button on the Projector or remote control projector or the P button on the remote control To reduce the image size press the W button on the projector or the 4 button on the remote control y Optimizing the image To optimize the image use the remote control or on screen menus For the operation of on screen menus please refer to page See page 25 The following steps are optional You do not need to follow every step It depends on the image quality you desire 1 Selecting a preset mode Select a preset mode on the remote control or in Picture gt Preset Mode menu There are 5 modes available for each input These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below Preset Cinema Mode with well balanced color saturation and contrast with a 2 low brightness level This is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment as you would find in a commercial cinema Preset Home Theater Mode is slightly brighter than Cinema Mode and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light Preset Family Room Mode Brightness is emphasized in this mode and is best suited for use in rooms
51. ton 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 Nw buttons on the remote control 1 POWER indicator light Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating When the on screen menu is activated exits See page 34 for details and saves the menu settings 2 TEMPerature warning light 10 SOURCE ENTER button Lights up or flashes if the projector s temperature Performs the same action as the source becomes too high See page 34 for details selection COMP1 COMP2 VIDEO HDMI 3 LAMP indicator light RGB HD SVIDEO and Enter buttons on the Lights up or flashes when the projector lamp has remote control developed a problem See page 34 for details Switches sequentially through input sources When the on screen menu is activated opens A eee ee eee the currently selected menu item Performs the same action as the Zoom and right arrow buttons on the remote control See page 25 for details Enlarges the size of the projected image 11 MEMORY button When the on screen menu is activated moves the Performs the same action as the memory
52. top using the projector until Orange Red Off 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 40 C 104 F Solution Check if the power supply is Flashin Flashin A stable Orange red red 9 The fans are not working Check if there is object stuck in the fans Contact your dealer 34 Additional information a e PE8720 en book Page 35 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The projector does There is no power from the power cable 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 The power switch is not in the on Put the power switch in the on position See not turnon position page 19 Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed The lamp cover is not securely Correctly attach the lamp cover See page attached 33 The video source is not turned on or Turn the video source on and check that the connected correctly signal cable is connected correctly See page 17 The projector is not correctly Check the connection See page 17 No
53. trol provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned above or below the projected images s vertical center The lens shift offset is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height 25 in the example above It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical center The PE8720 is equipped with 120 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 4 or w on the projector is pressed an adjustment bar displays on the screen 100 F 120 To raise the projected image press the Lens Shift 4 button on the projector or the 4 button A on the remote control Lens Shift To lower the projected image press the Lens Shift Y button on the projector or the Y v button on the remote control Positioning your projector IB ce PE8720 en book Page 17 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM 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 a
54. ws the total time of the lamp has been used ii Lamp Rest Rate Shows the percentage of the rest lamp life Reset Lamp Timer Resets the lamp timer This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced 8 Dust Filter Dust Filter Hours Shows the total time of the filter has been used Reset Dust Filter Timer Reset the dust filter timer This should only be done after the filter has been replaced 28 Menus PE8720 en book Page 29 Friday May 13 2005 5 19 PM Advance menu 1 Advanced 30 step IRIS Adjusts the contrast ratio toward Low or High See page 21 for more information 2 Whisper mode This projector features a whisper mode which achieves an astonishing low 23dB of emitted noise during operation the same level of noise as someone whispering in your ear Even normal operating noise of 25dB is little more than a whisper To switch the whisper mode on or off press the 4 or gt button on the remote control or projector repeatedly When the mode is on the speed of color wheel is lower to 4 times with lower brightness output 3 Edge Optimizing Sharpens the edges on an image It helps highlight the details on an image or restore details that have been blurred To enhance the picture edges press the 4 or P button on the remote control or projector The higher the setting the greater the edge performance 4 Clarity Control Adjusts the picture clarity The higher the setting the greater the clarity 5

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