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BenQ PB6100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PB6200/ PB6100 Digital Projector 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Shipping Contents ... 5 Alternative Accessories ... 5 Optional Accessories ... 5 Projector Description ... 6 Your Projector at a Glance ... 6 External Control Panel ... 7 Adjuster ... 8 Remote Control Description ... 9 Your Remote Control at a Glance ... 9 Remote Control Effective Range ...
  • Page 4 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ... 30 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ... 30 Troubleshooting ...31 Common Problems & Solutions ...31 Status Messages ...32 Specifications ...33 Projector Specifications ...33 Technical Specifications ... 33 Timing Chart ...34 Dimensions ...35 Warranty ...36 Limited Warranty ...36 Safety Regulations ...37...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest 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 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 - Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F...

  • 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 • High quality manual zoom lens •...

  • 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.

  • Page 10: Projector Description

    Projector Description Your Projector at a Glance Ventilation grill S-Video Mini DIM Video RCA jack RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) Lamp door Introduction Front adjuster IR remote Main power AC inlet sensor switch Rear adjusters IR remote sensor Projection...

  • Page 11: External Control Panel

    Use Blank to hide the screen image. To unseal the image, press Blank again to turn the image on immediately. Power indicator It will light up or flash when the projector is under operation. Menu Temp indicator The Temp indicator will flash when the sys- tem temperature is too high, which may occur if the projector is operated improperly.

  • Page 12: Adjuster

    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 front adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked If the projected image is higher than the screen, you can screw the 2 rear adjusters to decrease the offset.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Description

    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 14: Installing Or Replacing Batteries

    4. PRESET Users can switch 4 kinds of preset modes. The preset mode changes each time when you press PRESET button • PC Signal: Presentation Mode (Default) --> Vivid Mode --> Video Mode --> Economic Mode • YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal: Gaming Mode (Default) -->...

  • 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). PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Distance Minimum from screen zoom feet inches...
  • Page 16 12.62 151.4 15.39 184.7 13.77 165.2 16.79 201.5 14.91 179.0 18.19 218.3 16.06 192.7 19.59 235.1 17.21 206.5 20.99 251.9 18.35 220.3 22.39 268.7 PB6100 (SVGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Distance Minimum from screen zoom feet...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Various Equipment

    YP (default) format. The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a D-Sub connector. Use a HDTV cable that is an optional accessory to display HDTV images. The following standards are supported in the HDTV function: •...

  • Page 18: 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. Installation S-Video/ Video...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Press and hold POWER for 1 second to start the projector. 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 110-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) Switch on all connected equipment.

  • Page 20: Digital Keystone Correction

    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 21: Blank

    Blank Use Blank to hide the screen image. You can unseal the image gradually by using the mouse of the remote control, or simply press Blank to turn the image on immediately. Operation...

  • Page 22: Menu System

    Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press again to select items in the sub-menu. Functions available when connecting to different equipment... Sub-Menu Keystone Brightness Display Contrast Phase H Size Aspect Ratio H Position Image V Position Color Temp Information Mirror...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Image Menu

    2. Image Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, Aspect Ratio 1. 4 : 3 “Native” is available only when the input mode is PC . Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. H Position This function is available only when the input mode is PC.

  • Page 25: Source Menu

    Shows the selected input source among PC, YP Source when they are available. If selecting ON, the function is activated and the projector starts to scan in Source Scan order of PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when there is no signal detected. If selection OFF, the projector only detects the last input source.

  • Page 26: Control Menu

    4. Control Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Language Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. Selects a desired OSD position. OSD Pos.

  • Page 27: 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, PIP Size Small, Medium, Large.

  • Page 28: Shutdown

    Do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the 110-second cooling process. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and cool the lamp for 110 seconds automatically before turning on again.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    The Lamp and Temp indicators will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up when turning the power on, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 30 Step 1. Turn the projector off. Discon- nect the power cord from the outlet and the projector. Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. (It is strongly rec- ommended that you use a mag- netic-head screwdriver.) If the...

  • Page 31: 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 the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page INSTRUCTIONS Press and hold the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time.

  • Page 32: Led Indicator Status & Illustration

    Maintenance Status & Description Power events Power switch on Power-up cooling. Projector cooling system will auto-cool for 110 seconds when power was abnormally shutdown without cooling and power on again within hours. Stand-by Lamp LED is blinking during powering up.
  • Page 33 Fan 1 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer. Fan 2 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer.

  • Page 34: Service Information

    HDTV 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 35: 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 36: Status Messages

    <RESET> Troubleshooting Description Projector is searching for input. Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto image adjustment function. Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. The lamp has been in operation for over 1980 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. This message will display for 10 seconds after starting up the projector.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    RGB input Video signal input S-VIDEO VIDEO Digital Projector PB6200 1024X768 XGA PB6100 800X600 SVGA 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.4 to 2.6, f = 24.3 ~ 29.2 mm 200W lamp AC100 ~ 240V, 3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 285W (Max) 262 mm (W) x 98.4 mm (H) x 215.5 mm (D) 0°C ~ 40°C...

  • Page 38: Timing Chart

    Timing Chart Resolution 640x350 640x400 720x400 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x1024 Specifications H Sync (kHz) V Sync (Hz) 31.5 70.1 37.9 85.1 31.5 70.0 37.9 85.1 31.5 60.0 37.9 72.8 66.7 43.3...

  • Page 39: Dimensions

    Dimensions Unit: mm Dimensions...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    In the event this product is found to be defective within the war- ranty 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 41: 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.

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