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BenQ PB8260 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PB8260 Digital Projector Installation Series User’s Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 5 Projector features ...5 Shipping contents ...6 Projector exterior view ...7 Controls and functions ...9 Positioning your projector ... 13 Choosing a location ...13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...14 Connection ... 16 Wireless connection ...16 Cable connections ...16 Operation ...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting... 44 Common problems & solutions ... 44 Specifications ... 45 Projector specifications ... 45 Dimensions ... 46 Timing chart ... 46 Warranty... 48 Limited warranty ... 48 Regulatory statements... 49 FCC statement ... 49 EEC statement ... 49 MIC statement ... 49...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information 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 Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions (Continued) 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...
  • Page 8 Do not place liquids near or on the 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.

  • Page 9: 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: • Making wireless connection with your laptop • Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function •...

  • Page 10: Shipping Contents

    Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment. 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.

  • Page 11: Projector Exterior View

    Optional accessories Macintosh adaptor 250W / 300W lamp module Ceiling mount kit Wireless Pro Presentation Pro Projector exterior view Front / upper view Kensington lock slot AC power inlet Main power switch Dust filter grill (See page for detailed information.)

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom view Front adjuster Rear adjuster Connector panel RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) RGB signal output Audio/ Video connector Introduction Lamp door Front adjuster Rear adjuster S-Video jack DVI-I connector RS 232 control port For external control systems and used by service personnel.

  • Page 13: Controls And Functions

    Used to hide the screen image. You can for more 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 Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Description

    • 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. • If the remote control stops working, or if its effective range decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Effective Range

    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 sensors should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet).

  • Page 16: Installing Or Replacing The Batteries

    Installing or Replacing the Batteries Push and open the battery compartment lid in the direction shown. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of damage to the remote and injury to those nearby if the batteries are incorrectly replaced. •...

  • Page 17: Positioning Your Projector

    With the use of this wireless projector, there's no need to worry about cable connections.This gives you the flexibility to site the projector anywhere in the room up to a range of 20m away from your laptop, and switch between presentations on different laptops instantly without fiddling with cables.

  • Page 18: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size

    If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tilt 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...
  • Page 19 50.4 0.86 67.2 1.15 84.0 1.43 100.8 1.72 117.6 2.01 2.29 2.58 2.87 3.15 3.44 3.37 4.02 4.30 4.59 Positioning your projector Maximum zoom meter 62.2 0.76 76.2 93.3 1.14 114.3 124.5 1.52 152.4 155.6 1.91 190.5 186.7 2.29 228.6 217.8...

  • Page 20: Connection

    Connection Wireless connection This is the recommended and most convenient way of using this projector. You will need to insert the wireless card to your projector and install the necessary software onto your laptop to enable you to make presentations.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Laptop Or Desktop Computer

    • Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Display Devices

    S-Video devices Video devices or VCR 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 correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

  • Page 23: Operation

    BenQ logo is projected. Next, a projector boot screen displays as below. If the supplied BenQ wireless card is installed in the projector and its indicator lights green, set up your laptop or desktop later by using the information shown on the page like Network ID (SSID), Network Type, and IP Address.

  • Page 24: Preparing For A Wireless Presentation

    No, load on your laptop using the Wireless Navigator Installation CD provided. Refer to Chapter 2: Software Installation and Setup in the Wireless Navigator user’s manual. Start the projector with the wireless card inserted (LED up) so you see the projector boot screen.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjusting the height Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector,...

  • Page 26: Correcting Keystone

    Keystone to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. C. Press Menu key on the projector or the remote control. Go to and adjust the values by pressing 3 Left/ Right 4 on the projector or 3 Keystone/ Keystone 4 on the remote control.

  • Page 27: Optimizing The Image

    Use the remote control or on-screen menus to optimize the image. For the operation of on- screen menus, please refer to page 34. Select a preset mode on the projector, remote control, or in Control > Preset Mode. There are 4 modes available for each input.

  • Page 28: Laser Pointer Operation

    “User Information” prior to using it. Using the remote mouse functions Connect the USB port of the projector and the USB port of your PC or laptop with the supplied USB cable prior to using these functions.

  • Page 29: Pip (Picture In Picture) Operation

    More functions are available in the on-screen menus. Operation in the on-screen menus 1. Press Menu on the projector or remote control. 2. Use 3 Left/ Right 4on the projector or 3 Keystone/ Keystone 4 on the remote control to select PIP menu.

  • Page 30: Freezing The Image

    To reach a preferred sound quality, you can adjust the treble and bass levels in the Ensure the projector is connected to an audio output device with a correct audio cable. Hiding the image In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter during a presentation, you can use the Blank button to hide the screen image.

  • Page 31: Shutdown

    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 minutes, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop.

  • Page 32: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Menu System The OSD menus will vary according to the selected signal type. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Analog RGB / Sub-Menu DVI-A Keystone Brightness Contrast Phase Display H Size Lamp Hour Auto Resize H Position V Position Image Color Temp...

  • Page 33: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. Press Menu on the projector or remote control to turn the on-screen menu on.

  • Page 34: Display Menu

    1. Display menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to page Keystone information. Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the image.

  • Page 35: Image Menu

    2. Image menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen. Auto Resize 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.

  • Page 36: Source Menu

    3. Source menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 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 Mirror (optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling.

  • Page 37: Control Menu

    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. Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set- up to suit your program type.
  • Page 38 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.

  • Page 39: Pip Position

    5. PIP (Picture In Picture) menu Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources, which can be used to enhance your presentation in an interesting way. These functions are available only when the input source is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. The only things you have to do on a regular basis are to keep the lens clean and to clean the dust filters to prevent overheating. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and dust filters. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing.

  • Page 41: Storing The Projector

    Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below. Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector.

  • Page 42: Lamp Information

    When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
  • Page 43 Step 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Step 2. Protect the projector's surface by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item on the desk for padding.
  • Page 44 Dust filters are clogged. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off, check that the dust filters are clean. If the problem persists, contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more detailed information, please refer to the following section.
  • Page 45 The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. Stand-by mode. (1) The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was (2) The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up.
  • Page 46 Maintenance 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.

  • Page 47: Service Information

    3-2 power converter ......... . 22.91007.001 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 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Wait until the cooling down process has completed.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Audio signal input Audio 1 Output USB mouse connector Speaker Audio L/R Control RS-232C Digital Projector PB8260 1024 x 768 XGA 1-CHIP DMD F/2.4 PB8260 300W lamp AC100 ~ 240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) PB8260 410W (Max) 320 mm (W) x 106 mm (H) x 236 mm (D) 8.4 lbs (3.8 Kg)

  • Page 50: Dimensions

    1280 x 1024 63.981 * The only mode supports wireless input. • To achieve the best quality projected image, please use the projector's native resolution of 1024 x 768. Specifications 0°C ~ 40°C at sea level 10% ~ 90% (without condensation) 1830 meters (6000 feet) at 30°C...
  • Page 51 Supported timing for YP Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Horizontal Video mode Frequency (kHz) NTSC SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 input Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 53: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory 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.

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