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PB8140 / PB8240 / PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User’s Manual Welcome Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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.
Connecting to Display Devices ..............15 Adjusting the Height ..............16 Screen Size ...................16 Operation ............. 18 Start Up ..................18 Shutdown ..................19 Digital Keystone Correction ............20 Source Selection ................21 Auto Adjustment .................21 Blank ....................22 Zoom / Focusing .................22 Table of Contents Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ....43 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ............43 Troubleshooting........... 44 Common Problems & Solutions ..........44 Specifications............45 Projector Specifications .............. 45 Technical Specifications ................45 Timing Chart ................47 Table of Contents Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Supported timing for YPbPr input ..............47 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ........47 Dimensions............48 Warranty............... 49 Limited Warranty ................49 Regulation Statements ......... 50 FCC Statement ................50 EEC Statement ................50 MIC Statement ................50 Table of Contents Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Table of Contents Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.
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This product is capable of displaying any electronic components unless inverted images for ceiling mount the projector is unplugged. installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed. Important Safety Instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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- Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. Do not stand the unit on end 10000 vertically. Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit. Important Safety Instructions Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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 projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.
The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and contrast/brightness settings. The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers spec- ifications. This is normal and expected behavior. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
3-2 Power Converter User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet Remote Control S-Video Cable RCA Audio/Video VGA Cable PC Audio Cable Cable USB Cable D-Sub - DVI Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V Component Video Cable Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
(See page for detailed information.) Back View Ventilation grill Back IR remote sensor Connector panel (See page for more information.) Rear adjuster Bottom View Lamp door Front adjuster Front adjuster Rear adjuster Rear adjuster Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
S-Video jack RGB signal input DVI-I connector (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) RS 232 control port For external control RGB signal output systems and used by service personnel. Audio/ Video PC Audio jack connector USB connector Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Refer to page for more information. Auto (Refer to page for more infor- mation.) Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
PIP Source (23) Preset (34) Freeze (24) 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. Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Laser button for contin- uous output. The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should mindful of the dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the reach of children. ATTENTION LASER DIODE ACHTUNG Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Setting Up Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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) Setting Up Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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). Focus ring Zoom ring Setting Up Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. Next, the projector starts to search input signals. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows “Acquiring Signal”...
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 few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Left on the projector or 2. Press Keystone on the remote control 3. Press 3 Left on the projector or 3 Key- stone on the remote control when you are in Picture --> Keystone menu. Keystone Keystone Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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. Refer to page for more information. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
There are several operation modes available for different types of signals. PC / DVI Signal Input Presentation Vivid Video Economic YPbPr / S-Video / Video Signal Input Gaming Video Cinema Economic Refer to page for more information. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
(YPbPr/ YCbCr/ S-Video/ Video signal input) Gaming Mode, Video Mode, Cin- ema Mode, Economic Mode Reset High Altitude Main Page: Sub Page: PIP Source Brightness PIP Size Contrast PIP Pos. Color H Position Tint V Position Sharpness More Options System Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Use 5Exit or 6Menu on the projector the settings. or 6Down/ Menu on the remote *The first press leads you back to the control to select Keystone. submenu and the second press closes the on-screen menu. Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image. H Size Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Lamp Hour DVI-D signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION As above. Keystone As above. Brightness As above. Contrast As above. Lamp Hour Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Color Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more red- Tint dish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. As above. Lamp Hour Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it. DVI-D signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION As above. Auto Resize As above. Color Temp As above. Information Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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As above. Ratio Shows the Video input system format, System 1.NTSC 2. PAL 3.SECAM 4. YUV. Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. Sharpness As above. Color Temp As above. Information Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
A special rear projection screen is required. Shows the current signal source. Source Adjusts the volume level. Volume Adjusts the treble level. (-5 ~ 5) Treble Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Adjusts the bass level. (-5 ~ 5) Bass Mute Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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.
The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer Sharpness Shows Video input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or YUV. System Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
Disconnect the projector from any cables. Open one air filter cover from the left and draw another one from the front sides of the projector. From the left side: From the front side: Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
To reduce the risk of severe burns, 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. Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
For more detailed information, please refer to the following section. Indicators Illustration - table legend. Blank - : Light OFF : Light flashing : Light ON : Orange light : Red light : Green light Maintenance Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
DVI-I cable ..........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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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. Troubleshooting Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...
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.
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. Regulation Statements Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals...