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- Page 1 PE8720-en.book Page 1 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM PE8720 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series User’s Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PE8720-en.book Page 3 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Table of contents Safety, regulatory and legal information ... 5 FCC statement (for United State users) ...5 EEC statement (for European users) ...5 MIC statement ...5 Moisture condensation ...5 Avoid volatile liquid ...5 Disposal ...5... - Page 4 PE8720-en.book Page 4 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ... 20 Optimizing the image ...20 1. Selecting a preset mode ... 20 2. Selecting the aspect ratio ... 20 3. Adjusting contrast ratio ... 21 4.
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Page 5: Safety, Regulatory And Legal Information
Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
PE8720-en.book Page 6 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM 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 7 PE8720-en.book Page 7 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the projector is on (even in standby mode): - Do not cover the projector with any item; - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.
- Page 8 PE8720-en.book Page 8 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM 13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly until the projector has cooled down and is unplugged from the power supply. 14. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician.
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Page 9: Overview
Overview Shipping contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment.Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. -
Page 10: Benq Pe8720 Projector Features
• Super-high contrast ratio This projector utilizes a motorized aperture C.A.T. lens to achieve a contrast ratio of at least 4400:1 (and up to 6200:1 in High Contrast mode). •... -
Page 11: Projector Exterior View
PE8720-en.book Page 11 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Projector exterior view Front and upper side view Rear view Under and side view Connector panel HDHI 1. Rear IR sensor 2. Control panel (See page 12 information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment 4. -
Page 12: Controls And Functions
PE8720-en.book Page 12 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Controls and functions Control panel 1. POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is operating. See page 34 for details. 2. TEMPerature warning light Lights up or flashes if the projector’s temperature becomes too high. -
Page 13: Remote Control
• The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters, and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam. up to 8m • Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector. Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. -
Page 14: Positioning Your Projector
PE8720-en.book Page 14 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen;... -
Page 15: Obtaining A Preferred Projected Image Size
This model projector has a 120% vertical height offset between the projector lens center and the angle of the edge of the projected image as indicated with the word "Offset" in the tables below. The PE8720 also has a built- in motorised vertical Lens shift control for fine adjustment. -
Page 16: Installation For A 4:3 Ratio Screen
BenQ dealer for assistance. An examination of the table reveals that you can place the projector lens in the range from 2.44 to 10.32m distance from the screen, which will give you a projected image from 50" (1.02 x 0.76m) to 200" (4.06 x 3.05m). -
Page 17: Connecting With Video Equipment
Connecting with video equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. -
Page 18: Connecting Video Inputs
Connecting video inputs Connecting HDMI devices You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. -
Page 19: Using The Projector
This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. 5. If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, the message "Unsupported timing" will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source. -
Page 20: Fine-Tuning The Image Size And Clarity
PE8720-en.book Page 20 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom buttons. When the ZOOM button is pressed, an adjustment bar "... -
Page 21: Adjusting Contrast Ratio
The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show. A projector with larger contrast ratio is able to show more subtle color details and allow extraneous room light. The projector is with very high contrast ratio. You are able to tune a suitable contrast ratio according to your room light and preference. -
Page 22: Other Adjustments
Graphic Group: Component 1 and 2, RGBHD, and HDMI inputs. The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group (G in V), or display one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group (V in The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side (G <=>... -
Page 23: Personalizing The Projector Menu Display
• OSD Off (Secs) in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press. • Sleep Timer (Min) in Options menu sets the length of time the projector will auto shutdown. • OSD Position H and OSD Position V in Options menu adjust the OSD position on the screen. -
Page 24: Menus
PE8720-en.book Page 24 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Menus On Screen Display (OSD) structure Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Filter Sharpness Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Save Settings Load Settings Display Aspect Ratio PIP master POP master Input Source PC &... -
Page 25: Using The Menus
PE8720-en.book Page 25 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Advance Advanced - 30 step IRIS Whisper mode Edge Optimizing Clarity Control White Balance Fine Tuning Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. -
Page 26: Picture Menu
The higher the setting, the less the noise. Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the picture. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. -
Page 27: Display Menu
PE8720-en.book Page 27 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Display menu Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture. Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. For more information. -
Page 28: Options Menu
Language: Sets the language for the OSD menus. Mirror: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. There are four settings for choice. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket if you need to install the projector on a ceiling. -
Page 29: Advance Menu
25dB is little more than a whisper. To switch the whisper mode on or off, press the button on the remote control or projector repeatedly. When the mode is on, the speed of color wheel is lower to 4 times with lower brightness output. -
Page 30: Additional Information
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp or the air filter. Contact your dealer or local BenQ Customer Service Centre if the projector fails to operate as expected. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. - Page 31 PE8720-en.book Page 31 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM To clean the filter: Shut down the projector if turned on and wait until the fans stop running. Remove the filter cover by gently lifting the loosened cover vertically upwards and then away from the projector body.
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Page 32: Installing The Cable Connector-Panel Cover
PE8720-en.book Page 32 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Installing the cable connector-panel cover The cable connector-panel cover is used to cover those unsightly cables and connections in the rear of the projector. To install the cover: Repeat Step 1~Step 3 in the "To clean the filter:"... -
Page 33: Replacing The Lamp
Replacing the lamp The lamp may be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner. -
Page 34: Indicators
PE8720-en.book Page 34 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Indicators There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
PE8720-en.book Page 35 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Troubleshooting Problem There is no power from the power cable. The projector does The power switch is not in the on not turn on. position. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. -
Page 36: Specifications
PE8720-en.book Page 36 Friday, May 13, 2005 5:19 PM Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Projection system DMD chip Lens Projection screen size Lamp Electrical Video Signal Data Signal Max. number of display colors Terminals Input...
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