BenQ PB8120 User Manual
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- Page 1 PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 Digital Projector User’s Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2003 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 Projector Descriptions ... 6 Front View ... 6 Left View ... 6 Back View ... 6 Bottom View ... 6 External Control Panel ... - Page 4 Troubleshooting... 27 Common Problems & Solutions ...27 Status Messages ...28 Specifications... 29 Projector Specifications ...29 Timing Chart ...30 Supported timing for PC input ... 30 Supported timing for YPbPr input ... 30 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ... 31 Dimensions...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
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. - Page 6 Incorrect reassembly can cause 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.
- Page 7 - Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector’s lifespan and darkening the screen. - Locations near fire alarms Always place the unit on a level, hori- zontal surface during operation.
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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: • Small and light for portability • Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function •... -
Page 9: Shipping Contents
Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard PC or laptop computer connections. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. -
Page 10: Projector Descriptions
Projector Descriptions Front View Ventilation grill Left View RGB signal input RS 232 control port S-Video jack Audio/ Video connector Back View Ventilation grill IR remote sensor Rear adjustment foot Bottom View Lamp door Introduction Speaker IR remote sensor Projection lens... -
Page 11: External Control Panel
See "Lamp Information" on page 23 for more detailed information. Temp indicator The Temp indicator will flash when the system temperature is too high, which may Exit occur if the projector is operated improperly. See Temp Information on page 25 for more detailed information. Menu Introduction... -
Page 12: Adjuster
Adjuster The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Push the buttons to adjust its tilt angle. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. -
Page 13: Remote Control Description
Remote Control Description Power Menu 3 Left/ Keystone - 4 Right/ Keystone + Auto L-Click/ R-click Zoom in/ out By pressing ZOOM IN +, the center of the picture will be magnified. When the + button is pressed again, the picture is further magnified, up to four times the original size. -
Page 14: Remote Control Effective Range
Remote control effective range The remote sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. It can function in a range of 30 degrees horizontally and 30 degrees vertically relative to a line that is a right angle to the remote sensors. -
Page 15: Installation
Installation Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). • PB8230/ PB8220 (XGA) screen size chart Distance from Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet... -
Page 16: Connecting To Various Equipment
13.70 164.3 16.77 201.2 14.67 176.1 17.97 215.6 15.65 187.8 19.17 230.0 Connecting to Various Equipment HDTV description The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are: • Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player •... -
Page 17: Connecting To Various Equipment
Connecting to Various Equipment It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook computer, VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed for connection to Macintosh computers. Monitor PC/Notebook... -
Page 18: Operation
Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. (When the power is turned off, there is a 120-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) Switch on all connected equipment. -
Page 19: Digital Keystone Correction
Auto Adjustment In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press the AUTO key 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 settings to provide the best picture quality. -
Page 20: Source Selection
Source Selection When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection from the control panel of the projector or the remote control. Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press again to select items in the sub-menu. -
Page 21: Display Menu
1. Display Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image. Keystone Adjusts the brightness of the image. Brightness Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. Contrast Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker. Phase This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S- Video. -
Page 22: Image Menu
2. Image Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 Auto Resize This function is available only when the input mode is PC . Users have 2 options for the image ratio. 1. -
Page 23: Source Menu
3. Source Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 1. Default Mirror 3. Rear screen projection Selects the input source from among PC, Video, S-Video, and YP Source when several sources are available. Adjusts the volume level. Volume Adjusts the treble level. Treble Adjusts the bass level. Bass Mute 2. -
Page 24: Control Menu
User Logo Enables the user to define his/her own logo screen that will display during strat-up. Three modes are available: Default (BENQ logo), black screen and blue screen. Selects Economic Mode to lower brightness and extend the lamp life. Returns all settings to their factory preset values. -
Page 25: Pip Menu
5. PIP Menu These functions are available only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selects the source for the PIP. PIP Source Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small, Medium, Large. -
Page 26: Shutdown
Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the two-minute cooling process. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and cool the lamp for two minutes automatically before turning on again. -
Page 27: Maintenance
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. - Page 28 Maintenance Replace the lamp with a new one. Insert it into the projector, and tighten the screws firmly. Loose screws may cause a bad connection, which may result in malfunction. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw.
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Page 29: Resetting Lamp Hours
When the LED lights up, it is warning you of the following possible problems: The internal temperature is too high. The fans are not working. Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for further help. FUNCTION Press the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. -
Page 30: Service Information
Ceiling mount kit ..........60.J3439.011 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 31: Troubleshooting
• Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation. BLURRED IMAGE Try these solutions: • Press Auto on the control panel of the projector or the remote control unit to get better picture quality. • Adjust the focus. • Reposition the unit to improve its projection angle. -
Page 32: Status Messages
20 hours. The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours. The warning message will display for 30 seconds every 5 minutes after you turn on the projector and the power will turn off automatically after 10 minutes. -
Page 33: Specifications
USB mouse connector Speaker Control RS-232C PB8230 1024X768 XGA PB8220 1024X768 XGA PB8120 800X600 SVGA 1-CHIP DMD F/2.6 250W UHP lamp AC100 ~ 240V, 4.0A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 330W (Max) 308 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 238 mm (D) 5°C ~ 35°C... -
Page 34: Timing Chart
Timing Chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Resolution Frequency (kHz) 720x400 37.927 31.469 37.861 640x480 37.500 43.269 35.156 37.879 800x600 48.077 46.875 53.674 832x624 49.725 35.522 48.363 56.476 1024x768 60.023 68.667 60.134 1152x864 67.500 1280x960 60.000 1280x1024 63.981 Supported timing for YP Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz... -
Page 35: Supported Timing For Video And S-Video Inputs
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Horizontal Video mode Frequency (kHz) NTSC 15.73 15.63 SECAM 15.63 PAL-M 15.73 PAL-N 15.63 PAL-60 15.73 NTSC4.43 15.73 Vertical Pixel Frequency Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43 Specifications... -
Page 36: Dimensions
Dimensions Unit: mm Dimensions... -
Page 37: 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, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects. -
Page 38: Safety Regulations
Safety Regulations FCC Statement CLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.