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PB8250 Digital Projector
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User’s Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....... 1 Introduction ............4 Projector Features .................4 Shipping Contents .................5 Optional Accessories ..................6 Projector Exterior View ..............6 Front / Upper View ..................6 Back View ......................6 Bottom View ....................6 Connector Panel .....................7 Controls and Functions ..............8 External Control Panel ...................8...
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Laser Pointer Operation ............. 21 Mouse Function Operation ............22 Zoom In + / Zoom Out - ............22 Volume Adjustment ..............22 PIP (Picture In Picture) Operation ..........22 Freeze ................... 23 Preset Mode Selection ..............
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input ........44 Supported timing for YPbPr input ..............44 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ........44 Dimensions............45 Warranty............... 46 Limited Warranty ................46 Regulation Statements ......... 47 FCC Statement ................47 EEC Statement ................47 MIC Statement ................47...
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  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest 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 8 This product is capable of displaying any electronic components unless inverted images for ceiling mount the projector is unplugged. installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceil- ing Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed. Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Instructions (Continued) Do not block the ventilation holes. Always place the unit on a level, hori- zontal surface during operation. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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: • Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function •...
  • Page 11: Shipping Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 12: Optional Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Optional Accessories Macintosh adapter Wireless Pro 250W lamp module Presentation Pro Ceiling mount kit DVI-I cable Projector Exterior View Front / Upper View External control panel (See page for detailed information.) Projection lens adjuster Projection lens Kensington lock slot Front adjuster button...
  • Page 13: Connector Panel

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connector Panel S-Video jack RGB signal input DVI-I connector (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) RS 232 control port For external control RGB signal output systems and used by service personnel. Audio/ Video PC Audio jack connector USB connector Introduction...
  • Page 14: Controls And Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls and Functions External Control Panel Power (Refer to pages for more Blank (Refer to page for more infor- information.) mation.) Turns the projector on or off. Used to hide the screen image. You can Source (Refer to page for more press Blank again or Return to bring...
  • Page 15: Remote Control Description

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Remote Control Description Front View Source (20) LED (21) Power (17, 18) Laser Pointer (21) 6Down/ Menu (25) Exit (25) 3 Left/ Keystone - 4 Right/ Keystone + (19) Blank (21) Auto (20) Mouse Pad (22) L-Click/ R-click (22)
  • Page 16: Remote Control Effective Range

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 17: Installing Or Replacing The Batteries

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing or Replacing the Batteries Position the lid over Install batteries as Push and open the the compartment indicated by the battery compartment and snap it back diagram inside the lid in the direction into place.
  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Projector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting Up Your Projector Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to be installed in the four installation configurations shown here: Floor front, Ceiling front, Floor rear, Ceiling rear. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation configuration you use.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Laptop Or Desktop Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer VGA cable To RGB input USB cable Audio cable PC audio To RGB input audio VGA cable A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) may be necessary needed if you are connecting to an older Macintosh computers.
  • Page 20: Connecting To Video Or S-Video Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to Video or S-Video Devices S-Video devices S-Video S-Video cable Video devices or VCR Video cable Audio cable 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 cor- rectly.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Height

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PB8250 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement Distance Diagonal measurement from Minimum Maximum from Minimum Maximum screen zoom zoom screen zoom zoom feet inch feet inch feet inch meter meter meter 2.49...
  • Page 23: Operation

    The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. Next, the projector starts to search input signals. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows “Acquiring Signal”...
  • Page 24: Shutdown

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com continuously: “Analog RGB Searching”, “DVI-A Searching”, “DVI-D Searching”, “Ana- log YPbPr Searching”, “S-Video Searching”, “Composite Video Searching”. You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. For more information, refer to page 20. If the frequency/ resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector’s operating range, you will see the message “Out of Range”...
  • Page 25: Digital Keystone Correction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually correct it follow- ing ONE of these steps.
  • Page 26: Source Selection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Source Selection To sequentially select input sources, press Source on the projector control panel or the remote control. It may take you a few sec- onds when the projector is searching for input signals. The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds.
  • Page 27: Blank

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Blank In order to draw the audience’s full atten- tion to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. A word “BLANK” appear at the bottom right corner of the screen when the image is hidden.
  • Page 28: Mouse Function Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mouse Function Operation Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using these functions. The Mouse Pad can take over the PC or notebook mouse function. When the displayed image is mag- nified, use the Mouse Pad to move around the dis- play areas.
  • Page 29: Freeze

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again, Return or Source (this will change the input source and release the pause function).
  • Page 30: Menu Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Analog RGB / YCbCr YPbPr (480i/ 576i) (480p/ Sub-Menu / S-Video / Video 576p/ 720p/ 1080i) Keystone...
  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjust- ments and settings. There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. Press Menu on the projector or remote Adjust keystone values by press- ing 3 Left/ Right 4on the pro-...
  • Page 32: Display Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Display Menu Analog RGB/ DVI/ YPbPr (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i) signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to page for more infor- Keystone mation. Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the image.
  • Page 33: Image Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. Image Menu Analog RGB/ DVI signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, Auto Resize 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 Adjusts the horizontal posi- tion of the projected image. H Position Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com YCbCr (480i, 576i)/ S-Video/ Video signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION As above. Ratio Shows the Video input system format, System 1.NTSC 2. PAL 3.SECAM 4. YUV. Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. Sharpness As above.
  • Page 35: Source Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 (optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. •...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusts the bass level. (-5 ~ 5) Bass Mute Operation...
  • Page 37: Control Menu

    Sets the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown when there is no input signal detected. 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. Operation...
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set- up to suit your program type. PC/ DVI Signal input Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games.
  • Page 39: Pip (Picture In Picture) Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources, which enhances your presentation in a more effective way. These functions are available only when the input source is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean and clean the air filter to prevent overheating. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing.
  • Page 41: Storing The Projector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filters. Or use a soft brush (such as a clean artist’s paintbrush) to gently sweep the dust away. If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filters are broken, contact your place of purchase to replace them.
  • Page 42: Lamp Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a mal- function in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
  • Page 44: Temp Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 6. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Whenever the lamp is replaced, reset the total lamp operation time. Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage.
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events 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 abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 47: Service Information

    DVI-I cable ..........50.J2508.501 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting Common Problems & Solutions THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector, and plug the power cord into the cable.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Projector Specifications Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB8250 1024X768 XGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F/2.4 Lamp 300W P-VIP lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
  • Page 50: Timing Chart

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Timing Chart Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency Mode (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 720x400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720x400_85 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 640x480 37.500 75.000...
  • Page 51: Dimensions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Dimensions Unit: mm Dimensions...
  • Page 52: 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, imme- diately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
  • Page 53: Regulation Statements

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Regulation 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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