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- Page 1 PB2140 / PB2240 Digital Projector Mobile Series User’s Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2004 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 1 Introduction ... 4 Projector Features ... 4 Shipping Contents ... 5 Optional Accessories ...6 Projector Exterior View ... 6 Front / Upper Side ...6 Rear Side ...6 Bottom Side ...6 Controls and Functions ... 7 External Control Panel ...7 Remote Control Description ...8 Remote Control Effective Range ...9... - Page 4 2. Pro-Picture Menu ... 25 3. Setting Menu ... 26 4. Advance Menu ... 27 5. Information Menu ... 28 Maintenance ... 29 Cleaning the Lens ... 29 Cleaning the Projector Case ... 29 Storing the Projector ... 29 Transporting the projector ... 29 Lamp Information ...30 Warning Message ...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
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. - Page 6 This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceil- ing Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed.
- Page 7 Do not place liquids near or on the pro- jector. 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. Important Safety Instructions...
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Page 8: Introduction
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 offers the following features: • Compact and portable unit • High quality manual zoom lens • One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality •... -
Page 9: Shipping Contents
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. Projector Batteries 3-2 Power Converter User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Macintosh adapter 200W lamp module Ceiling mount kit Projector Exterior View Front / Upper Side Kensington lock hole AC power cord inlet Ventilation grill Rear Side S-Video jack USB connector Bottom Side Front adjuster button Front adjuster foot Lamp door Rear adjuster foot Introduction... -
Page 11: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions External Control Panel Power (Refer to pages more information.) Turns the projector on or off. Menu Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu. Down 6 5 Up 3 Left Right 4 The #2 to #6 keys are used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. -
Page 12: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description Power Freeze 3 Left / Right 4 Menu 6 Down Auto AUTO Keystone Functions Power Freeze 5Up, Menu 3Left / Right4, 6 Down AUTO Auto keystone Keystone Page Up and Down Auto Source Introduction Descriptions Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages information. -
Page 13: Remote Control Effective Range
Blank In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. Refer to page Preset According to the selected input signal, there are several picture setup options available: Vivid mode, Presentation mode, Gaming mode, Video mode, Cinema mode and Economic mode. -
Page 14: Connection
Connection 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. Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh comput- ers. -
Page 15: Connecting Equipment To The Component Video Input
Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are: • Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player • Satellite Dish HDTV receiver Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA out- put, or a YP (default) format. - Page 16 Video devices Video cable Audio cable If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 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. Connection...
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Page 17: Installation
Installation 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 III. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Height
Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. - Page 19 Screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet inch feet inch feet 2.49 29.9 3.05 3.73 44.8 4.57 4.98 59.7 6.10 6.22 74.7 7.62 7.47 89.6 9.14 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6 12.45 149.4 15.24 182.9...
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Page 20: Operation
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. Then, the projector starts to search for input signals. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows “Acquiring Signal”... -
Page 21: Shutdown
Shutdown Press Power and a warn- ing message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 sec- onds to cool down the projector. -
Page 22: Digital Keystone Correction
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, you can perform the following steps. 1. -
Page 23: Source Selection
Source Selection To sequentially select input sources, press the Source key on the projector control panel or the remote control. 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. -
Page 24: Blank
Blank In order to draw the audience’s full attention 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. -
Page 25: Menu Operation
Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected. Sub-Menu Picture Pro-Picture Setting Advance Information Functions available when receiving different signal types... Video / S-Video / Component Video Preset Mode Preset Mode Keystone Keystone Brightness... -
Page 26: Using The Menus
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 The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. Press Menu to turn the on-screen menu Use 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control to select Picture and press 5 or 6 to... -
Page 27: Picture Menu
1. Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. PC Signal Input Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced. - Page 28 Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Color 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. Tint Operation This function is not available when a PC input is selected.
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Page 29: Pro-Picture Menu
2. Pro-Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen. Auto Resize 1. On 2. Off There are two aspect ratio settings. Aspect Ratio 1. 4 : 3 (Standard) Adjusts the horizontal posi- tion of the projected image. This function is avail- H Position able only when a PC... -
Page 30: Setting Menu
3. Setting Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mute Adjusts the volume level. Volume Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button OSD Time press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds. Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Reset 3 color temperature* settings are available. -
Page 31: Advance Menu
English, French, German, Ital- ian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during projector User Logo start-up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or blue screen. Operation... -
Page 32: Information Menu
5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Shows the current signal source. Source Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Resolution Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Lamp Hour Shows the Video input system format, NTSC, SECAM or PAL. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. -
Page 34: Lamp Information
Lamp Information Warning Message 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 break. For more detailed information on lamp warnings, please refer to page 32. - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: Temp Information
Temp Information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible prob- lems: The internal temperature is too high. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more detailed information, please refer to "Indicators"... - Page 37 Lamp events It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 2000 / 3000 (Economic mode) 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. Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically.
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Page 38: Service Information
Component Video cable ........50.J2401.001 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... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. Cause There is no power from the power cable. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. NO PICTURE Cause The video source is not turned on or connected correctly. The projector is not correctly connected to the input source device. -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Projector Specifications 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 Operating temperature range Weight Input terminal Computer input RGB input Video signal input S-VIDEO VIDEO HDTV signal input... -
Page 41: Timing Chart
Timing Chart Supported Timing for PC Input Horizontal Resolution Frequency (kHz) 720 x 400 37.927 31.469 37.861 640 x 480 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 800 x 600 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 1024 x 768 60.023 68.667 1280 x 1024 63.981 Supported Timing for Component-YP Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz... -
Page 42: Dimensions
Dimensions 81.8 86.8 Unit: mm Dimensions... -
Page 43: Warranty
In the event this product 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, imme- diately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects. -
Page 44: Regulation Statements
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.