Acer PB8220 User Manual
BenQ PB8220
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation (formerly Acer Communications & Multimedia
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EEC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote control effective range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting to Various Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Digital Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1. Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lamp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Use and Replacement of the Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Lamp LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Resetting Lamp Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Temp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories (included in the standard package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ordering Parts or Getting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Common Problems & Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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INTRODUCTION
Caution
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .
Safety Instructions
1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for future reference.
2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool
for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive
operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare
occasions.
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a
qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, sustaining serious damage.
6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.
Please use suitable equipment for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely
installed.
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Caution
• Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector
lamp is on.
• Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense
light beam may damage your eyes.
• In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a bandwidth of 110 to 230 volts, but
could fail if power cuts or surges of more than10 volts occur. In these
high-risk areas, it is recommended that a power stabilizer unit be used in
conjuction with this projector.
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Save this user’s guide: The information contained in this manual will assist you in
operating and maintaining your personal projector.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under
normal usage and storage.
Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered a consumable item and are warranted for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchase date will be
required with any warranty claim. 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, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the product in accordance with BENQ’s written instructions. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
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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. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC Statement
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
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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.
Projector
User's
Guide
User's Guide
Quick
Start
Guide
Quick StartGuide
User's
CD Manual
Remote Control
Audio Cable
VGA Cable
Optional Accessories
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 250W Lamp module
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USB Cable
3-2 Converter
220V
240V
Power Cord
AV Cable
Battery
110V
Deluxe SoftCarry Case
HDTV Cable
S-Video Cable
Projector Description
Projector
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6
8
1
5
2
3
External control panel
1
4
11
10 11 14 15
Audio/ Video connector
(see next page)
Projection lens Audio jack
2
Front adjuster USB mouse connector
3
IR remote sensor S-Video jack
4
Ventilation grill RS 232 control port
5
Speaker Rear adjuster feet
6
Projection lens adjuster Kensington lock
7
RGB signal input
8
RGB signal output Main power switch
9
BPR connector Lamp door
YP
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
AC power cord inlet
18
19
20
9
12
13
20
4
3
17
18
16
19
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External Control Panel
4
53
6
2
1
LAMP
TEMP
7
8
9
Power
1
Presses and holds the Powe r key
to turn the projector on or off.
Auto
2
Automatically determines the best
picture settings for current received
signals.
Left/ Keystone -
3
Right/ Keystone +
5
4
6
Exit
Menu
Menu will display the menu system
on screen. Press Menu again to
access the sub-menus. Left and
Right help you navigate among
choices and settings in the menus
and sub-menus. However, when the
on-screen menu is not activated, the
Left and Right buttons will function
as Keyston e +/- hot keys.
Press the Exit button to go back to
the main menu. Press Exit again to
leave the menu system.
Source
7
Selects signal sources from among
PC, Video, S-Video and YP
Lamp Indicator
8
The Lamp Indicator will light up
when the lamp needs service,
cooling or replacement. See “Lamp
Information” on page 21 for more
detailed information.
Temp indicator
9
The Temp indicator will flash when
the system temperature is too high,
which may occur if the projector is
operated improperly. See "Temp
Information" on page 23 for more
detailed information.
BPR.
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