BenQ PB8140 Multimedia Projector
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1. 4 gt Unit mm 48 Dimensions Warranty Limited Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this prod uct is found to be defective within the warranty period BenQ s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts labor included To obtain warranty service immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects Important The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the prod uct in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please refer to BenQ Warranty Information Book Warranty 49 Iq Regulation Statements FCC Statement 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 inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip2. YPbPr 480p YCbCr 480i 576p 720p 576i S Video 1080i Video Keystone Keystone Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Phase Color H Size Tint Lamp Hour Ratio H Position V Position Lamp Hour Ratio System Sharpness Color Temp Information Color Tint Color Temp Setup Source Scan Keystone Hold Mirror Hold Blank Time Auto Off User Logo Economic Mode Preset Mode PC DVI signal input only Presentation Mode Vivid Mode Video Mode Eco nomic Mode YPbPr YCbCr S Video Video signal input Gaming Mode Video Mode Cin ema Mode Economic Mode Reset High Altitude Main Page PIP Source PIP Size PIP Pos H Position V Position More Options Sub Page Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness System Operation 25 26 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjust ments and settings There are 10 different menu languages Refer to page 33 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press Menu on the projector or remote control to turn the on screen menu on 2 Use Left Right on the projector or 4 Keystone Keystone on the remote control to select Display menu 3 Use Exit or Y Menu on the projector or Y Down 7 Menu on the remote control to select Keystone CJ Keystone Brightness Ch Contrast Adjust keystone valu
3. Color Temp Users have 2 options for the image ratio 1 4 3 2 1679 As above As above Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more red dish the image becomes The lower the value the more greenish the image becomes As above YCbCr 480i 5761 S Video Video signal input Ratio System Sharpness Color Temp Information Operation As above Shows the Video input system format I NTSC 2 PAL 3 SECAM 4 YUV Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer As above As above 3 Source Menu Mirror Source Volume Treble The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket optional accessory if you need to install the projector on your ceiling Floor front Select this setting with the projector set on the floor and audience viewing the projected images from the front side of the screen This is the most common setting Ceiling front Select this setting with the projector suspended from the ceiling and audience viewing the projected images from the front side Floor rear Select this setting when the projector is placed near the floor and behind the screen A special rear projection screen is required Ceiling rear Select this setting when the projector is suspended from the ceiling and placed behind t
4. If the covers are not correctly seated in place you will be reminded by a message displayed on the screen every three minutes The projector will automatically shut down after 10th minutes if there has been no further action taken Re install the filters securely then turn on the power again Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below IM 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 the manual or consult your dealer about the range MB Retract the adjuster feet MN Remove the batteries from the remote control IM 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 the provided soft carry case Maintenance 37 Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install a new lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a mal function in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode For more detailed information on the warning indicators please refer to page 40 AN The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot Tu
5. 4 Keystone on the remote control or 3 Press Left on the projector or 4 Key stone on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone MN Jo Keystone MEN 6 Operation Source Selection To sequentially select input sources press Source on the projector control panel or the remote control It may take you a few sec onds when the projector is searching for input signals The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds Auto Adjustment In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be dis played at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds as below Analog RGB 1280 x 854 60Hz Presentation Mode C7 The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning Operation 21 Blank In order to draw the audience s full atten tion to the presenter you can use Blank to hide the screen image Press Blank again to restore the image A word BLANK appear at the bottom right corner of the screen when the image is hidden Zoom Focusing Adjust the projected image to your desired size using the lens zoom ring Then focus the image by rotating th
6. Users Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet _ Booklet con Remote Control S Video Cable RCA Audio Video VGA Cable PC Audio Cable INE NAG 7 USB Cable D Sub DVI Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V ZN Component Video Cable 6 Introduction Optional Accessories 1 Macintosh adapter 4 Wireless Pro 2 250W 300W lamp module 5 Presentation Pro 3 Ceiling mount kit 6 DVI I cable Projector Exterior View Front Upper View External control panel See page 9 for detailed information Projection lens adjuster 4 Kensington lock slot NS Projection lens AC power inlet ae Main power switch a Air filter grill Front adjuster butt See page 36 for detail d information e a Back View Sea adjuster button Front IR remote sensor Ventilation grill Back IR remote sensor Connector panel See page 8 for more information Bottom View L a Front adjuster Rear adjuster P 1 Rear adjuster mg i Introduction 7 8 Connector Panel S Video jack D SubsComp In RGB signal input DVI I connector PC YPbPr YCbCr RS 232 control port RGB signal output For external control systems and used by service personnel Audio Video connector PC Audio jack USB connector Introduction Controls and Functions External Control Panel N WU wo 6 Power Refer to page 18 for more infor m
7. few minutes to cool down Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop Operation 19 20 Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it follow ing ONE of these steps 1 Press Y Left Right hot key on the control panel of the projec tor to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Right to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press 4 Left to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press 4 Keystone Keystone on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Keystone to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press 4 Keystone to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 3 Press Menu key on the projector or the remote control Go to Display gt Keystone and adjust the values by pressing 4 Left Right on the projector or 4 Keystone Key stone on the remote control For example 1 Press Right on the projector or 2 Press Keystone gt on the remote control or 3 Press Right on the projector or Keystone gt on the remote control when you are in Display gt Keystone menu Keystone MEN 10 Keystone MN 16 1 Press Left on the projector or 2 Press
8. sound PIP Picture In Picture Operation By pressing the PIP Source PIP Pos and PIP Size hot keys you can enable the PIP Picture In Picture function and choose the position and size of the PIP image IP Pos del PIP Source O PIP Size Refer to page 35 for more information Operation Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed An icon I will appear in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze again Return or Source this will change the input source and release the pause function FREESE Preset Mode Selection Press Preset to select a operation mode that suits your need There are several operation modes available for different types of signals PC DVI Signal Input Presentation Economic PRESET YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input Refer to page 34 for more information 24 Operation Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Sub Menu Display Source gt Control PIP Analog RGB DVI A DVI D Keystone Brightness Keystone Contrast Brightness Phase Contrast H Size Lamp Hour Lamp Hour Auto Resize H Position V Position Color Temp Information Auto Resize Color Temp Information Mirror Source Volume Treble Bass Mute Language OSD OSD Pos OSD Time Functions available when receiving different signal types
9. 1 Power 18 19 x Y Down 7 Menu 26 A Exit 26 Left Keystone T3 gt Right Keystone 20 Auto 21 Blank 22 an AR M P d 23 O L Click R click 23 ouse Pad 23 L gt Drag 23 Zoom in Zoom out 23 __E 1 Volume 23 Return 23 24 1 re Mute 23 PIP Position 23 al PIP Source 23 99 PIP Size 23 Te S 9 i gt Freeze 24 Preset 34 C3 Notes on Remote Control Operation Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam 10 Introduction Remote Control Effective Range Infra Red IR remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector s IR remote control sensors to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sen sors should not exceed 6 meters 19 5 feet Warning Messages on the Back of the Remote Control The laser beam is visible It is necessary to depress the Laser button for contin uous output A The laser pointer is not a t toy Parents should be AVOID EXPOSURE mindful of the dangers of Laser radiation is emitted laser energy and keep this from the APERTURE remote control out of the reach of children 2002 H340190 21eC Bi L000HEZHO Introduction 11 12 Installing or Replacing the Batteries O Push and ope
10. 3718 457 5457 395458 597 610 72 151 257 161529961195 12 19 1463 7 BE 6 37 asa 457 272 26 EE e peo 438 4973 610 0095 Screen size chart 16 9 aspect ratio Distance Diagonal measure Distance Diagonal measurement from ment from screen screen Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum zoom zoom zoom zoom cm 00 rj 070700 e e pa a 420 504 95 459551 500 77 EL EE 245 4200 25 229 4 230 299 1260 1512 45 0 258 258 1 3 15_ MERE AE IE NE En e o 3443411420 537 525 8 800 459 45891300598 C3 The recommended focus range is from 1 5 8 meters 6 32 feet There is 3 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations 1 m 3 28 feet 1 foot 0 305 m 1 m 100 cm 1 foot 12 inches Setting Up Your Projector 17 Operation Start Up 1 Switch all of the connected equipment on Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket 3 Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted 4 Turn the main power switch on The Power indicator lights orange 5 Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit The Power indicator light flashes green when the power is turned on 6 The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo appears 7 Next the projector starts to search input signals Irrespective of selected input source the scree
11. 8140 800 x 600 SVGA PB8250 1024 X 768 XGA 1 CHIP DMD F 2 4 PB8140 PB8240 250W lamp PB8250 300W lamp AC100 240V 4 5A 50 60 Hz Automatic PB8140 PB8240 330W Max PB8250 395W Max 320 mm W X 106 mm H X 236 mm D 7 7 lbs 3 5 Kg D sub 15 pin female Mini DIN 4 pin port xl RCA jack x1 D sub lt gt YPbPr RCA jack x 3 through RGB input Mini jack stereo port A B series X 1 1 watt X 2 Specifications 45 Control RS 232C 9 pin x1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Opeating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Opeating altitude 6000 feet at 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 23 C 46 Specifications Timing Chart Supported timing for PC including DVI I input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 720 X 400 07927 85 039 35 500 720 X 400_85 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 640 x 480 id N Supported timing for YPbPr input eee Form i Horizontal Vertical Frequency 9 Frequency kHz Hz CU Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs i Color Sub Horizontal Vertical Video mode Frequency Frequency Eo Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 3 58 a an a a NON ON TA a aM 80 Specifications 47 8 Dimensions _ En _ f i 7
12. BenQ PB8140 PB8240 PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User s Manual Welcome 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 com puter language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company 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 this company 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 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions vennen l a enter tetrrer etn t tert 5 Projector Features A a on 5 Shipping Contents dessertes ee sr eee 6 DORA ACCESS DOS a entree ieee oe 7 Projector ESPION nn ue 7 Front Upper N A LEE icoiost 7 BAC VI eece o tet eng nt ecm toes ENE AE ee 7 TO PUTA VION oee detect 7 Connector PAR ee caausaceupectereeeetoruecten 8
13. Controls and Functions ss 9 Belo ro Panel ssp qeceesseee auece tees 9 Remote Control Description siii iii 10 Remote Control Emective Rage nn 11 Installing or Replacing the Batteries ss 12 setting Up Your Proj cior sus 13 Ghoosine a Locali c cote rin EEEE E 13 Making Connections sn 13 Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer neven eneeenvenveenn 14 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input eens 14 Connecting to Video or S Video Devices ss 15 Connecting to Display D VICRSS nee 15 Adjusting ihe Height osstrsca cs scesenuccncttwentasserecteenvcacsaacnsnctseenenccnseneact 16 ILS rat 16 COPEL ATION AAPP 18 Start UP ii ee A 18 SAW cai en 19 Digital Keystone Correction ss 20 Source Selection ss ern a 21 Auto Adjustment sise 21 Blank cuisine eee ee 22 ZOOM Focusing eccaocononononcnracanacnonencacncncncnoncac cn iS 22 Table of Contents iil iV Laser Pointer per aiOn as 22 Mouse Function Opera Oi is des 23 Zoom n F ZOOM OU nada nn 23 Volume ACS CIN IN ad ices ieee ccna ida 23 PIP Picture In Picture Operation sensoren erenseeen 23 ROC ZC SA NS ARR ES Re aisha ia aia 24 Preset Mode Selection aandoen aia 24 Menu Operation ino 25 NTE Sy SUSI AA AAA AAA AAA AAA 29 USA OIC MUS ER ETS RES nn Nr 26 Display Meno that detre inde 27 Ze ASEAN U LE RS A nine 29 Di DOME CO MEDU nia 31 A MEN Saa de dent dite 33 5 PIP Picture In Picture Menu woarororserheorsttsorondebeorsnuenheeneldebdene indoen 35 Mantenci
14. al cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly Orce connection connected to the input source device The input signal has not been Select the correct input signal with the Source correctly selected key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the mes Remove the lens cap BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus The projector and the screen are not Adjust the projection angle and direction as The lens cap is still attached to the R REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power Replace both of the batteries with new ones There is an obstacle between the Remove the obstacle remote control and the projector You are too far away from the Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector projector 44 Troubleshooting Specifications Technical Specifications C7 All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Model name Optical Display system Lens F Number Lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption Mechanical Dimensions Weight Input terminal Computer input RGB input DVI I input Video signal input S VIDEO VIDEO HDTV signal input Audio signal input Audio 1 Output USB mouse connector Speaker RGB Audio L R Projector Specifications Digital Projector PB8240 1024 X 768 XGA PB
15. allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces 38 Maintenance To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and or compromising image quality by touching the lens do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed This lamp contains mercury Consult your local hazardous waste regulations and dispose of this lamp in the proper manner Step 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket Step 2 Turn the projector over Then loosen the screws and remove the lamp cover If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled Step 3 Loosen the screw that fixes the lamp to the projector If the screw is not loosened completely you could injure your fingers It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic head screwdriver Step 4 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector C7 Pulling too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials C7 Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical com ponents inside it could cause color un
16. an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly can cause cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation Please use BenQ s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed Do not place this projector in any of the following environments 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 rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this unit on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously _ obs
17. ashing O Orange light R Red light G Green light OMi pi Maintenance LED Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events a o 1 The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or The projector has just been connected to a power outlet 2 The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up The projector is under normal operation Lamp events O o o The lamp counter has developed a problem It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 3000 hours Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately The lamp is not properly attached or the lamp is damaged Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 41 42 Maintenance T
18. ation Turns the projector on or off Source Refer to page 21 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB DVI YPbPr S Video or Video Left Right When the on screen menu is not activated 3 and 4 function as Keystone hot keys Refer to page 20 for more information 2 Exit Exits and saves the menu settings Y Menu Turns the on screen display control menu on When the on screen menu is activated the 3 to 6 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Refer to page 26 for more information Auto Refer to page 21 for more infor mation Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 8 10 11 12 13 Blank Refer to page 22 for more infor mation Used to hide the screen image You can press Blank again or Return to bring the image back Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation Temperature warning light Refer to page 40 for more information Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high Lamp indicator light Refer to page 38 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image Introduction 9 Remote Control Description Front View LED 22 Source 2
19. ctor 13 Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer VGA cable VGA cable tome El LJ USB USB cable C audio Audio cable C7 A Mac adapter an optional accessory may be necessary if you are connecting to an older Macintosh computers PC audio The USB cable is required if you intend using mouse functions on the remote control Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input il Component Video cable En E an 25 AV equipment The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes Some of these sources are Digital VHS D VHS player DVD player e Satellite Dish HDTV receiver e Digital TV tuners Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output a standard VGA out put or a YPbPr default format The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video connector Use a Component Video cable that came with your projector to display these images The following standards are supported in the HDTV function 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz 14 Setting Up Your Projector Connecting to Video or S Video Devices S Video devices EHH RS 232 RCA Audio Video cable Video devices or VCR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO L R OOO RCA Audio Video cable C 7 If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video so
20. e Controla a coa oda 56 26J95 001 3 2 DOWEL CONVE Ss do dada eae es 22 91008 001 Sul DV ieables sen aia Suite pangs wale whee enten ens 50 J2103 501 Optional Accessories not included in the standard package Description of paris iia or Partnumber Mae adapter switchable iia aida 20 20118 A15 SOOW lip module sects ue tot ode tated eh cet he Lt dens 60 J8106 001 250W lap module wnd etende atte ees eee 59 J9421 CG1 Gehe Mount A deans Cones Seow es 60 J7683 001 Wireless Pro EU reena antes herder ESL a eae ee Tee Bees 59 J8201 001 Wireless Pro CUS eneen asl ante her Wis me ne ae 59 J8201 002 Presentation Pros EL Re now a aes ea 60 J2278 001 TA TC sg nen pri 0 50 J2508 501 Ordering Parts or Getting Information For product information product assistance service information or to order accessories please visit the BenQ Corporation website at http www BenQ com Maintenance 43 G Troubleshooting Common Problems amp Solutions THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector and plug the power cord into the cable power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or Turn the video source on and check that the connected correctly sign
21. e focus ring Refer to the screen size table on page 16 Focus ring Laser Pointer Operation The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits red colored light when you press it and the LED indica tor lights up green Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others Refer to the warning messages on the back of the remote control and the attached User Information prior to using it 22 Operation Mouse Function Operation Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using these functions The Mouse Pad can take over the PC or notebook mouse function When the displayed image is mag nified use the Mouse Pad to move around the dis play areas The L Click and R Click act as the Left L and Right R buttons of a computer mouse The Drag toggles between ON and OFF for the drag function of the remote mouse Zoom In Zoom Out By pressing Zoom the center of the picture will be magnified When the button is pressed again the picture is further magni fied Use the Mouse Pad to navigate the image By pressing Zoom the size of the image is reduced When the button is pressed again the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the origi nal size You can also restore the actual image size by pressing Return Volume Adjustment Adjust the loudness by pressing Volume Or press Mute to mute the
22. es by pressing Y Left Right on the projector or 4 Keystone Keystone on the remote control Keystone B rightness bk Contrast EN Phase ET NIN E Hire em Press Exit on the projector or press T Exit twice on the remote control to leave and save the settings The first press leads you back to the submenu and the second press closes the on screen menu Operation 1 Display Menu Analog RGB DVI A YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 10801 signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to page 20 for more infor Keystone mation Adjusts the brightness of the image The higher the value the brighter the image And lower the setting darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible Brightness Es 0 EN 25 Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast Contrast J 25 This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used DVI D signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Keystone As above Brightness As above Contrast As above Lamp Hour As above Operation 27 28 YCbCr 480i 5761 S Video Video signal input FUNCTION Keystone Brightness C
23. evenness and distortion of the projected images Step 5 Insert the new lamp Make sure the handle is fully locked and tighten the screw firmly C7 A Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction C7 Do not over tighten the screw Step 6 Re install the lamp cover and tighten the screw Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Whenever the lamp is replaced reset the total lamp operation timer Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage Maintenance 39 40 Step 7 Reset the lamp counter i Press and hold Exit on the projector 166 25 for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time Press lt Menu gt To RESET ii Press Menu on the projector or on the remote control to access the lamp hour timer An adjustment message 00 00 will appear Press lt Exit gt To Leave iii Press or P to reset lamp hours and press EXIT to leave Temp Warning Light When the Temperature warning light is on it is warning you of the following possible prob lems 1 The internal temperature is too high 2 Air Filters are clogged 3 The fans are not working Turn the projector off check that the air filters are clean If the problem persists contact qualified service personnel for further help For more detailed information please refer to the following section Indicators Illustration table legend 1 Blank Light OFF l 2 _ Light fl
24. ffers the following features Full function remote control with laser pointer remote mouse function e High quality manual zoom lens One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality e Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images e Adjustable color balance control for data video display e Ultra high brightness projection lamp e Ability to display 16 7 million colors On screen menus in 10 languages English French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese and Korean Switchable Normal Economic mode to reduce the power consumption Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture e HDTV compatibility YPbPr e Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal i Replaceable air filter C7 The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and contrast brightness settings C37 The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers spec ifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 5 Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equip ment Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Soft Carry Case Batteries 3 2 Power Converter User s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Batteries 3 2 Power Converter
25. he projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Service Information Accessories included in the standard package Description os td tse ware ri ted a Part Number Power CORE US aderen 27 01818 000 Powercord AD EN 27 82718 281 Bower cord Uca baad onteerd aeta ae 27 01018 000 VEA Cl ts o en nele 50 J0508 503 RCA Audio Video Cables irk ees s eee ee ee Beta 50 72918 001 S Vid o cable nemen eenen anas ek ded 50 72920 011 PEaudio cable manner Retreat ast 50 L4302 501 SOC CASS ne a de 47 J8104 001 Component Video cable a da ne tr nent 50 J2401 001 USB mou cable zalt leed kee Reatard 50 73213 501 Remot
26. he screen A special rear projection screen is required Shows the current signal source Adjusts the volume level Adjusts the treble level 5 5 an 7 a j NI Operation 31 32 Adjusts the bass level 5 5 Bass Off On Mute dq Q Operation 4 Control Menu Language OSD Setup Language sets the language for the OSD control menus Use the 4 key to select the desired language from among English French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese and Korean OSD Pos Selects a desired OSD position OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 60 seconds Source Scan Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is on the projector will search for input signals in the follow ing order Analog RGB gt DVI A gt DVI D gt Analog YPbPr gt S Video gt Composite Video until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last input signal Keystone Hold When selected preserves the last keystone correction value even when the projector is restarted Mirror Hold When selected preserves the last mirror correction value even when the projector is restarted Blank Time Determines the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown when Blank is ac
27. ment 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 This machine was tested against the 89 336 EEC European Economic Community for EMC Electric 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 area 50 Regulation Statements
28. n shows Acquiring Signal at the bottom right corner of the screen If there is no input source detected one of six messages will be displayed on the screen 18 Operation gt Analog YPbPr Searching S Video Searching Composite Video Searching 8 You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal For more information refer to page 21 continuously Analog RGB Searching DVI A Searching DVI D Searching C7 If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Shutdown 1 Press Power and a warning mes sage appears To turn the projec tor off press Power again 2 The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector A To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process ou sure to power off ver gt again to power off 3 Turn the main power switch off 4 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket A Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90 second cooling down process If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector within hours the fans will run for a
29. n the O Install batteries as Position the lid over battery compartment indicated by the the compartment lid in the direction diagram inside the and snap it back shown compartment into place AN Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be danger of an explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Introduction Setting Up Your Projector Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to be installed in the four installation configurations shown here Floor front Ceiling front Floor rear Ceiling rear Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation configuration you use I Floor front II Ceiling front II Floor rear IV Ceiling rear N For further information on the four configurations please refer to page 31 If you place the projector above or below the screen you have to tile it down or up to center the image on the screen in these situations image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See page 20 for keystone correction Making Connections When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 Turn all equipment off before making any connections 2 Use the correct signal cables for each source 3 Ensure the cables are firmly inserted Setting Up Your Proje
30. on 36 iia OO 36 Cleanino the projector CASE tata 36 Cleaning and replacing the artilleria 36 Store the projecto ns nn nn a a 37 Transporting the projector iaa 37 Lamp Information ui 38 Useand Replacement of the Lamp sioiias memnininw niet 38 E nn ed ue de 38 Temp Warning LIGNE theedoeken 40 Eme AL A dhvessnbdated hiken tennessee 40 Service INGMA OM a a 43 Accessories included in the standard package eene 43 Optional Accessories not included in the standard package 43 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ss 43 Hroubl shooting s iss 44 Common Problems amp Solutions naven venne eene venseen 44 CE 45 TELA ane snnernnensenernsennnnendnennvenveneenenn 45 MUSE IMME AIRS D CIHCATIONS En 45 A 47 Table of Contents Supported timing for PC including DVI I input enn eens eenvenven 47 Supported timine tor YPDPT AMP UL deren ve arininn i a 47 Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs nennen 47 DIMENSIONS vereen Nest 48 Wed AT A o remem T 49 Eimted War an nnee nele dein hee Bebe 49 Regulation Statements venne vvenneen 50 PCC SAL ES raza 50 EEC Statene eean a ed ns 50 MTG Statement ains 50 Table of Contents V vi Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of infor mation technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow
31. ontrast Color Tint Lamp Hour Operation DESCRIPTION As above As above As above Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image Adjusts the color tones of the image The higher the value the more red dish the image becomes The lower the value the more greenish the image becomes As above 2 Image Menu Analog RGB DVI A signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen 1 On 2 Off 3 16 9 Adjusts the horizontal posi tion of the projected image Auto Resize H Position Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image V Position 30 30 Adjusts the white color The higher the value the more reddish white the Color Temp image becomes The lower the value the more bluish white the image becomes Information Shows the current image resolution 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 DVI D signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Auto Resize As above Color Temp As above Information As above Operation 29 30 YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 10801 signal input Ratio H Position V Position Color Tint
32. position of the PIP image V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image Press the 4 gt keys to select more PIP functions including Brightness More Options Contrast Color Tint Sharpness and System Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the PIP image Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the PIP image Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast Color Increases or decreases the color intensity of the PIP image Adjusts the color tones of the PIP image The higher the value the more Tint reddish the image becomes The lower the value the more greenish the image becomes Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer System Shows Video input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or YUV Operation 35 E Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean and clean the air filter to prevent overheating Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust IN If there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface C3 Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn
33. rn the power off allow the projector to cool down before checking that the Air Filters are not clogged page 36 If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on please contact your dealer The following Lamp warning displays will remind you of the lamp condition The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours Install Lamp Warning a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Preset Economic Mode selected page 34 you may continue to operate the projector until the 2980 hour lamp warning appears Lamp gt 1980 Hours Change Lamp ff Brightness Is Low The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours the Out Of Lamp Usage Time power will shutdown in 20 hours time A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time Lamp gt 2980 Hours Change The Lamp The Power Will Turn Off After 3000 Hours The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours 25 ac EUR Time This message will flash in the center of the screen together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds The projector will shutdown after 40 seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally Lamp gt oe Hours Change The Lamp The Lamp Lamp Replacement UN To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns
34. the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Caution To prevent shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Save this user s manual for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage of 100 to 240 volts but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Important Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projec tor to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Important Safety Instructions Do not place this product on
35. the projector off and unplug the power cord IM To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth IM To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case C37 Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Cleaning and replacing the air filters It is necesssary to clean the air filters periodically If the filters are not cleaned they can become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation This can cause overheating and a malfunction of the projector A warning message like the one pictured to the right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 300 i hours to remind you to clean the filters Reese by using a small vacuum or brush if filter ls dirty 1 Turn the project off and wait until the fans stop running 2 Disconnect the projector from any cables 3 Open one air filter cover from the left and draw another one from the front sides of the projector From the front side From the left side 36 Maintenance 4 Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filters Or use a soft brush such as a clean artist s paintbrush to gently sweep the dust away If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filters are broken contact your place of purchase to replace them 5 Replace the filters then press the covers back until they click into place
36. tivated Auto Off Sets the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown when there is no input signal detected User Logo Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during projector start up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo black screen or blue screen Operation 33 34 Preset Mode Reset High Altitude Operation Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type PC DVI Signal input 1 Presentation Mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode 2 Vivid Mode Is perfect for playing games The color saturation and brightness are well balanced 3 Video Mode Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images in their natural color 4 Economic Mode Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power consumption by 20 The lamp life is also extended with lower light output YPbPr YCbCr S Video Video Signal Input 1 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room 2 Video Mode With a higher color temperature it is suitable for enjoying TV movies 3 Cinema Mode With a lower color temperature it is suitable for enjoying cinematic movies 4 Economic Mode Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power consumption by 20 The lamp life is also extended with lower light output Returns all settings to the factory preset
37. tructed overheating inside the unit may result in a fire Always place the unit on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the unit on end vertically Doing so may cause the unit to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Continued 11 Do not step on the projector or place Do not place liquids near or on the any objects upon it projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced Besides probable physical damage to the precios doing so may result in accidents and possible injury Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated or deformed or even a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press Blank on the projector or remote control 4 Important Safety Instructions Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector o
38. urce has been selected check that the video source is turned on and operating cor rectly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Connecting to Display Devices If you want to monitor your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the RGB signal output port on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable or D Sub DVI cable VGA cable or D Sub DVI cable Setting Up Your Projector 15 Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 2 quick release adjuster feet 1 Liftthe projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster The adjuster will drop into position and be locked 2 Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the projection angle C7 If the screen and the projector are not per pendicular to each other the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal To correct this situation adjust the value of Keystone in the Display menu on the projec tor control panel or on the remote control Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the required picture size see the table on the next page 16 Setting Up Your Projector Screen size chart 4 3 aspect ratio Distance Diagonal measurement B Distance Diagonal measurement from Minimum Maximum from Minimum Maximum screen zoom zoom screen zoom zoom cm meter em meter em meter em 721
39. values A mode for extreme environments like high altitude and high tempera ture We recommend you use the High Altitude mode when your environ ment is higher than 3000 feet or is hotter than 40 C Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel oper ating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve over all system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme environments excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your BenQ projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme environments 5 PIP Picture In Picture Menu Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources which enhances your presentation in a more effective way These functions are available only when the input source is PC and the PIP source is Video or S Video PIP Source Selects the source for the PIP Press the 4 keys to scroll through the four alternatives Off Small Medium Large Sy RY se oe PIP Size C7 When the resolution of the PC signal is 1280 x 1024 SXGA the selected Large PIP size will be reduced to the Medium size Selects a desired position for the PIP Dii PIP Position oe 9 H Position Adjusts the horizontal
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