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PB7200/ PB7220/ PB7100 Digital Projector User’s Manual Welcome...
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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.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .........1 Introduction .............4 Projector Features ..............4 Shipping Contents ..............5 Optional Accessories ................5 Projector Description ............6 You Projector at a Glance ..............6 External Control Panel ................ 7 Adjuster ....................8 Remote Control Description ..........
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Lamp Replacement ................27 Resetting Lamp Hours ................. 29 Temp Information ................29 LED Indicator Status & Illustration ............ 29 Service Information ...............32 Accessories (included in the standard package) ........ 32 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ..32 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ..........
Important Safety Instructions Caution • To prevent shock, do not open the • Refer servicing to qualified service cabinet. No user-serviceable parts personnel. inside. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the • Please read this user’s manual before projector lamp is on.
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This product is capable of displaying Never replace lamp assembly or any inverted images for ceiling mount electronic components unless the installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceil- projector is unplugged. ing Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed.
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Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not block the ventilation holes. Always place the unit on a level, hori- - Do not place this unit on a blanket or zontal surface during operation. other bedding. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more - Do not cover this unit with a cloth.
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 •...
Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase. PB 72 00 /P B7 22 0/ PB 71...
Projector Description You Projector at a Glance External control panel (see next page) Ventilation grill Speaker Projection lens adjuster IR remote sensor Front adjuster Projection lens Lamp door Rear adjuster Audio jack USB mouse connector Video connector RGB signal input - 1 RS 232 control port (PC/ Mac) S-Video jack...
External Control Panel Power Blank Presses the Power key to turn the projector Uses Blank to hide the screen image. You can on or off. press Blank again or Return to bring the image back. Source Selects signal sources from among RGB-1, Power indicator RGB-2, YP S-Video and Video.
Adjuster The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button 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. Introduction...
Remote Control Description Power Laser Pointer Source Menu Exit 3 Left/ Keystone - 4 Right/ Keystone + Blank Auto Mouse Pad L-Click/ R-click Zoom in/ out Drag By pressing ZOOM IN +, the cen- ter of the picture will be magnified. When the + button is pressed Volume +/- again, the picture is further magni-...
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.
Installation Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). PB7200/ PB7220 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement Distance from Diagonal measurement from screen...
Please refer to "Menu System" on page 19 for information on the HDTV OSD selections. 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 con- nection to Macintosh computers.
Operation Start Up Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the main power switch. 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 90-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) Switch on all connected equipment.
Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. To correct this, press 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the con- trol panel of the projector or KEY- STONE 3/4 on the remote control, and then adjust the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as needed.
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.
Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press to select a sub-menu. Press Menu again to select items in the sub-menu. Menu Bar Sub-menu Display Image Source Control Keystone Auto Resize Mirror Language Brightness H Position Source Main page: Contrast V Position...
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.
2. Image Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, Auto Resize 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 This function is available only when the input mode is PC . Users have 2 options for the image ratio. 1.
3. Source Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 1. Default 2. Ceiling mounted projection Mirror 3. Rear screen projection 4. Ceiling mounted and rear- screen projection Shows the input source from among RGB-1, RGB-2, YP , S-Video Source and Video when several sources are available. Adjusts the volume level.
Sets the length of time before the system is shut off when no input is detected. 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. Operation...
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To optimize the projected images, you are free to choose one of the preset modes in accordance to the purpose of projection. PC Signal Presentation Mode: It is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. Vivid Mode: It is perfect for gaming. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced.
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.
Shutdown Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press and hold POWER again. The fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds. Turn off the main power switch. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the 90-second cooling process.
Maintenance Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of lamp replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even break.
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Step 1. Turn off the projector. Discon- Step 4. Replace the lamp with a new one. nect the power cord from the Insert it into the projector, and outlet and the projector. tighten the screws firmly. Loose Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the screws may cause a bad connec- lamp cover.
Resetting Lamp Hours If you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below within 10 minutes of powering on. FUNCTION Press and hold the Exit button on the pro- jector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time.
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Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Power switch on Power-up cooling. The projector cooling system will cool down for 90 seconds when the power was abnormally shutdown with- out cooling and turned on again within hours. Stand-by Lamp LED is blinking during powering up. Power-down cooling for 90 seconds after power has been turned off.
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Thermal sensor 1 over-temperature. The projector will shut- down automatically. If you re-turn on the power, the projector will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Thermal sensor 2 over-temperature. The projector will shut- down automatically. If you re-turn on the power, the projector will shutdown again.
Presentation Pro..........60.J2278.001 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...
Troubleshooting Common Problems & Solutions NO POWER Try these solutions: • Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the AC adapter socket. • Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the power outlet. • Toggle the power switch to the position “ ”.
Status Messages On-Screen Messages Description Projector is searching for input. SEARCHING Projector has identified the input signal and is run- ACQUIRING SIGNAL ning the auto image adjustment function. Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. OUT OF RANGE The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. LAMP WARNING - Install a new lamp for optimal performance.
Specifications Projector Specifications Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB7200 1024X768 XGA PB7220 1024X768 XGA PB7100 800X600 SVGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F/2.6 Lamp 250W P-VIP lamp...
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.
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 interfer- ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A”...