Benq PB2120 User Manual

DLP PROJECTOR

PB2220/ PB2120

USER’S GUIDE

Thank you for purchasing the BenQ DLP Projector.

Please read this user’s guide to ensure correct use of the device. Save this user’s
guide for future reference.

OUTLINE

This DLP projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video
signals.

FEATURES

1. High Brightness

2. High Resolution

3. Compact Size, Feather Weight for Portability

4. Durable Magnesium Alloy Body

5. RGB Input Terminal

6. One Touch Auto-Adjustment Function

7. Easy Keystone Adjustment

Copyright

Copyright © 2003 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.

Disclaimer

BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, 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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For future service convenience, record the following information in the space below.
The serial number is on the back of the product.

Projector Information

Product Name: PB2220/ PB2120

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Dealer Information

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Telephone
Number:

Address:

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Projector Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your Projector at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Projector Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your Remote Control at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Effective Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting to Various Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lamp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Use and Replacement of Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Resetting Lamp Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Accessories (Included in the standard package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Optional Accessories (Not included in the standard package) . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ordering Parts or Getting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Common Problems & Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

EEC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• Do not look straight at the

projector lens during
operation. The intense light beam

may damage your eyes.

• Always open the lens shutter

or remove the lens cap when
the projector lamp is on.

• In some countries, the line voltage
is NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
bandwidth of 110 to 240 volts, but
could fail if power cuts or surges of

±10 volts occur. In these high-

risk areas, it is recommended
to install a power stabilizer
unit.

Important Safety Instructions

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1. The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for approximately
45 minutes prior to removing the
lamp assembly for replacement.

2. 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this appliance.

3. Never replace lamp assembly or any
electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.

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Important Safety Instructions

*Take it to a qualified technician when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently used.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Shipping Contents

The projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard PC or laptop
computer connections. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown
below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

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Projector

Remote Control

Audio Cable

VGA Cable

Battery

3-2 Converter

S-Video Cable

User’s Guide

User’s Manual CD

Quick Start Guide

220V

Power Cord

Video Cable

Soft Carrying Case

240V

Optional Accessories

1. Spare lamp kit 2. Macintosh adaptor

3. HDTV cable 4. Ceiling mount kit

5. Presentation wizard kit

Warranty Book

110V

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Projector Descriptions

Yo u r P r o j e c t o r at a Glance

Ventilation grill

S-Video
connector

Video connector

External control panel
(see next page)

Kensington lock

Projection lens

D-Sub connector
(for computer/
HDTV input)

Audio input

Lamp access door
(underneath unit)

Ventilation grill

IR remote sensor

AC power cord input

IR remote sensor

Ventilation grill

Front adjustment feet

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Introduction

Rear adjustment feet

Ventilation grill

External Control Panel

Keystone/ Left

Menu

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Exit

Keyst on e/ Right

Auto

Source

Lamp Status Indicator

Power

• Press and hold Powe r for 1 second to turn the projector on or off.

• When the projector is on, Back-lit Power will blink during warm-up and turn to
solid green to indicate the projector is ready for use.

•The Infrared Remote Receiver (Front and Rear) allows the projector to
accept signals from the remote control. For best results, be sure to aim the
control toward the sensor without any obstructions between the two, and at a
distance no greater than 6 meters.

• 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 Keyst one +/ - hot keys.

•Press the Exit button to go back to the main menu. Press Exit again to leave the
menu system.

•The Lamp Status Indicator will flash or light up when the lamp needs service,
cooling or replacement. See “Lamp Information” on page 20 for more detailed
information.

• Auto key: Automatically sense the best picture quality for current received
signals.

• Source key: Select signal sources from among PC, Video, S-Video and YPbPr,
when several input sources are available.

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Adjuster

The projector is equipped with a quick-release adjuster foot and button for adjusting its
tilt angle.

1. Lift the projector up and press
the adjuster button to release
the adjuster.

2. The adjuster will drop into
position and be locked.

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Projector Features

The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The Projector offers the following features:

• Compact and portable unit

• Full-function remote control

• Manual zoom lens

• One key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Easy digital keystone correction through hot keys to correct tilted pictures

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video

• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp

• Ability to display high quality 16.7 million colors

• On screen menus in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,
Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

• Powerful AV function to provide high AV picture results.

• HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

Note: The brightness of your machine will vary depending on the ambient
room conditions and contrast/brightness settings.

3. To stow the adjuster, depress the
release button and push the adjuster
back to where it is.

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Remote Control Description

Your Remote Control at a Glance

Source

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Auto

Power

Exit

Keyst on e

Menu

Blank

Mute

PIP Video

PIP S-Video

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Freeze

Return

Vo lu me

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. The distance between the remote control
and the remote sensors must be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet).

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Remote Control Features

FREEZE

The image can be frozen when FREEZE is

pressed. An icon will appear in the
lower right corner of the screen for three
seconds. To release the freeze function,
press the FREEZE button, RETURN button
or SOURCE button (when the input source
is switched over during display) again. A
“Play” icon will appear in the lower right
corner of the screen for three seconds
when the freeze function is released.

ZOOM IN/OUT

By pressing ZOOM
the picture will be magnified. When

the + button is pressed again, the
picture is further magnified, up to
four times the original size. By

pressing ZOOM
image is reduced. When the - button

is pressed again, the picture is further
reduced until it is restored to its
original size. To return to the normal
display mode, press the RETURN
button. (This function can be used in combination with FREEZE. )

+, the center of

―, the size of the

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Installing or Replacing Batteries

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1. Use a pointy-sided

stick to release the
barttery tray. Pull the
tray off.

2. Install or replace a battery.

3. Snap the battery tray back into

place.

Caution

Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if a
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord­ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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INSTALLATION

Screen Size

Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired
picture size (see the table below).

Projection Distance

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• PB2220 (XGA) screen size chart

Distance from

screen

feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm meters cm meters cm

4 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 1 100 0.62 62.2 0.76 76.2
6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 1.5 150 0.93 93.3 1.14 114.3

8 96 4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2 2 200 1.24 124.5 1.52 152.4
10 120 6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4 2.5 250 1.56 155.6 1.91 190.5
12 144 7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7 3 300 1.87 186.7 2.29 228.6
14 168 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 3.5 350 2.18 217.8 2.67 266.7
16 192 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 4 400 2.49 248.9 3.05 304.8
18 216 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6 4.5 450 2.80 280.0 3.43 342.9
20 240 12.45 149.4 15.24 182.9 5 500 3.11 311.2 3.81 381.0
22 264 13.69 164.3 16.76 201.2 5.5 550 3.42 342.3 4.19 419.1
24 288 14.94 179.2 18.29 219.5 6 600 3.73 373.4 4.57 457.2
26 312 16.18 194.2 19.81 237.7 6.5 650 4.04 404.5 4.95 495.3
28 336 17.42 209.1 21.34 256.0 7 700 4.36 435.6 5.33 533.4
30 360 18.67 224.0 22.86 274.3 7.5 750 4.67 466.7 5.72 571.5
32 384 19.91 239.0 24.38 292.6 8 800 4.98 497.8 6.10 609.6

Diagonal measurement

Minimum

zoom

Maximum

zoom

Distance from

screen

Diagonal measurement

Minimum zoom Maximum zoom

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• PB2120 (SVGA) screen size chart

Distance from

screen

feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm meters cm meters cm

4 48 1.96 23.5 2.40 28.7 1 100 0.49 48.9 0.60 59.9
6 72 2.93 35.2 3.59 43.1 1.5 150 0.73 73.4 0.90 89.8

8 96 3.91 47.0 4.79 57.5 2 200 0.98 97.8 1.20 119.8
10 120 4.89 58.7 5.99 71.9 2.5 250 1.22 122.3 1.50 149.7
12 144 5.87 70.4 7.19 86.2 3 300 1.47 146.7 1.80 179.7
14 168 6.85 82.2 8.39 100.6 3.5 350 1.71 171.2 2.10 209.6
16 192 7.83 93.9 9.58 115.0 4 400 1.96 195.7 2.40 239.6
18 216 8.80 105.7 10.78 129.4 4.5 450 2.20 220.1 2.70 269.5
20 240 9.78 117.4 11.98 143.7 5 500 2.45 244.6 2.99 299.5
22 264 10.76 129.1 13.18 158.1 5.5 550 2.69 269.0 3.29 329.4
24 288 11.74 140.9 14.37 172.5 6 600 2.93 293.5 3.59 359.4
26 312 12.72 152.6 15.57 186.9 6.5 650 3.18 317.9 3.89 389.3
28 336 13.70 164.3 16.77 201.2 7 700 3.42 342.4 4.19 419.3
30 360 14.67 176.1 17.97 215.6 7.5 750 3.67 366.8 4.49 449.2
32 384 15.65 187.8 19.17 230.0 8 800 3.91 391.3 4.79 479.1

Diagonal measurement

Minimum

zoom

Maximum

zoom

Distance from

screen

Diagonal measurement

Minimum zoom Maximum zoom

Connecting to Various Equipment

It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your computer/notebook,
VCR or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed for
connection for Macintosh users.

Audio

Computer/
HDTV

Video

S-Video

S-Video/

Video

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OPERATION

Start Up

1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket.

2. Press and hold POWER for 1 second.

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• The back-lit POWER key blinks green and stays green when the power is turned on.
(When the power is turned off, there is a 60-second cooling period before the
projector can be re-started.)

3. Switch on all connected equipment.

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Digital Keystone Correction

Keystoning is when the projected image is
noticeably wider at either the top or
bottom. To correct this, press KEYSTONE
+/- (hot key) on the control panel of the
projector or on the remote control, then
adjust the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as
needed. Press + to correct keystoning at the
top of the image. Press - to correct
keystoning at the bottom of the image.

Auto Adjustment

In some cases, you may have to optimize the picture quality manually. 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 to the best
picture quality.

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Source Selection

When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a

selection from the control panel of the projector or the remote control.

Menu System

Press Menu for the main menu and press 3or 4 to select a sub-menu. Press Menu
again to select items in the sub-menu.

Menu Bar

Sub-menu Display Image Source Control PIP

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PC

Y/Pb/Pr

Video

S-Video

Operation

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Phase
H. Size

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint

Ratio
H-position
V- po si t io n
Color Temp
Information

Ratio
Color
Tint
Color Temp

Ratio
System
Sharpness
Color Temp
Information

Mirror
Source Scan
Volume
Treble
Bass
Mute

Langauge
OSD
OSD Time
Auto Off
Reset
Lamp Hour

Main page:

PIP Source
PIP Size
PIP Pos.
H. Position
V. P o s it i o n
More
Options

Sub Page:

Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness

1. Display Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Corrects the keystone of the image.

Keyston e

Adjusts the brightness of the image.

Brightness

Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness of
the image.

Contrast

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Phase

H. Size

Color

Tint

Adjusts to fit in the desired image size.

*This function is available only when the input mode is PC or YPbPr.

Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker.

*This function is available only when the input mode is PC or YPbPr.

Adjusts to increase or decrease the colors (R, G, B) of image.

*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.

Adjusts to make the image look more red or blue.

*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.

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2. Image Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Users have 3 options for the image ratio.

Ratio

H-position

V- p os i t i o n

1. 4:3 2. 16:9 3. 1:1

*1:1 is available only when the input mode is PC.

Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.

*This function is available only when the input mode is PC.

Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

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Color Temp.

Information

System

Sharpness

Operation

Color

Tint

*This function is available only when the input mode is PC.

Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference.

Shows the current resolution.

System information will be shown as:

1. NTSC 2. PAL 3. SECAM 4. YUV

*The default setting of System is NTSC.

*This function is available only when the input mode is Video or S-Video.

Adjusts to make the image look sharper or softer.

*This function is available only when the input mode is Video or S-Video.

Adjusts to increase or decrease the colors (R, G, B) of the image.

*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.

Adjusts to make the image look more red or blue.

*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.

3. Source Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

2.

1. Default

Mirror

Ceiling-mounted projection

3. Reare screen projection

If Source Scan is on, all the input sources will be detected during the

Source Scan

start-up process. Otherwise, the projector will only detect the last
input source.

Adjusts the volume level.

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4. Ceiling-mounted and rear

screen projection.

Volume

Tr e bl e

Bass

Mute

Adjusts the treble level.

Adjusts the bass level.

Off

On

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4. Control Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Language

OSD

OSD Time

Auto Off

Reset

Lamp Hour

5. PIP Menu

These functions are valid only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is Video or
S-Video.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

PIP Source

PIP Size

PIP Position

H. Position

V. Po s i ti o n

More Options

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Language sets the OSD to display in one of 8 languages.
Use 3 / 4 key to select the languages: English, French, Ger­man, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Tradi­tional Chinese.

Selects a desired OSD position.

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the
last time you pressed the button. The range is from 5 to 60
seconds in 5-second increments.

Sets the length of time to shut off the system when no input
is detected.

Returns all settings to the time of manufacturing.

Shows lamp usage time.

Selects the source from which the PIP picture comes.

Uses 3 / 4 key to scroll through the 4 alternatives: Off,
Small, Medium, Large.

Selects a desired PIP position.

Adjusts the horizontal position of PIP image.

Adjusts the vertical position of PIP image.

Uses 3 / 4 key to select more PIP functions including
Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and System.

Adjusts the brightness of PIP image.

Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and light­ness of PIP image.

Adjusts to increase or decrease the colors (R, G, B) of the
image.

Adjusts to make the image look more red or blue.

Adjusts to make the image look sharper or softer

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Shutdown

1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will prompt up. To turn off the
projector, Press POWER again.

2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 60 seconds.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

Caution

Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during
the 60-second cooling process.

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MAINTENANCE

Lamp Information

Use and Replacement of Lamp

When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears to suggest the time of lamp
replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a
malfunction in the projector and may explode.

LED Status Indicators

Lamp Life Indicators When this LED shows red continuously, it is warning

CHANGE THE LAMP, AND
RESET THE LAMP TIMER

CHANGE THE LAMP. THE
POWER WILL TURN OFF
AFTER 20 HOURS

CHANGE THE LAMP! The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours.

Lamp is not properly
attached

Temperature is too high When the projector’s internal temperature is too high

you that the lamp life has exceeded 2000 hours.
Replace the projection lamp with a new one immedi­ately.

The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. Change
a new lamp for optimal performance.

The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours, and the
power will turn off after 20 hours.

The warning message will display for 30 seconds every
5 minutes after you turn on the projector and the
power will turn off automatically in 10 minutes.

LED blinks rapidly.

to operate safely, the LED blinks slowly for one minute
and the lamp turns off automatically.
If the LED light is off, the projector’s lamp and tempera­ture are operating under normal conditions.

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Caution

The LAMP indicator will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the
power and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP indicator is still
red when turning the power on, please contact your dealer.

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Lamp Replacement

Caution

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and dis­connect the power cord before changing the lamp.

1. Press the POWER button to switch off the
projector. Disconnect the power cord from
the outlet and the projector.

2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp
cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by
waiting 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.

3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly
recommended you use a magnetic-headed
screwdriver.) Pull the handle to remove the lamp
housing. If the screws are not loosened completely,
they could injure your fingers. Do not insert your
hand into the box after the lamp is removed. If you
touch the optical parts inside, this could cause
color unevenness.

4. Replace the lamp with a new one. Insert it into
the projector, and tighten the screws firmly.
Loose screws may cause a bad connection, which
may result in malfunction.

5. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw.

Do not turn on the power 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 breakage.

2.

3.

4.

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Caution

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.

To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or decreasing image quality by
touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the
lamp is removed.

This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations
to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.

Resetting Lamp Hours

If you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions
below within 10 minutes of power on.

OSD FUNCTION

Press the Exit button on the projector for
3 seconds to display the total used lamp
time.

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• Press the MENU button on the
projector during the lamp hour
message. An adjustment message will
appear.

• Press W or X to rest lamp hours or
press EXIT to leave.

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Service Information

Accessories (Included in the standard package)

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number

Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01218.191

Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01118.131

Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.02718.201

VGA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.502

Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J1303.501

S-Video cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72920.011

PC - PC audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.74405.501

RCA R/W - audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J1311.001

Soft carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J2202.001

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J2406.001

3-2 converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.91007.001

Optional Accessories (Not included in the standard package)

Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number

Mac adapter (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20118.A15

Spare lamp kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J2203.CB1

HDTV cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J2401.001

Ceiling mount kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J2439.011

Presentation wizard kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J2478.001

Ordering Parts or Getting Information

For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order
accessories, please contact BENQ Corporation at http://www.BenQ.com.

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TRO UB LE SH OO TI N G

Common Problems & Solutions

PROBLEMS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS

• Plug the power cord into the AC inlet.

NO POWER

NO PICTURE

TRAPEZOID

IMAGE ON

THE SCREEN

POOR COLOR

BLURRED

IMAGE

REMOTE

CONTROL

DOES NOT

WOR K

• Plug the power cord into the power inlet.

• Wait two minutes after the projector is turned off before turning
the projector back on.

• Check for the proper input source.

• Ensure all cables are connected properly.

• Adjust the brightness and contrast.

• Remove the lens cap.

• Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.

•Use the Keyst one correction key on the control panel of the
projector or the remote control unit.

• Select the correct video system.

• Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.

•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.

• Ensure the distance between the unit and screen is within the
adjustment range of the lens.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and
the unit.

• Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector.

• Make sure nothing blocking the front and rear receivers.

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Troubleshooting

Status Messages

On Screen Messages Description

SEARCHING

INPUT SIGNAL

DETECTED,

ACTIVATING AUTO

IMAGE

SYNC IS OUT OF

RANGE

CHANGE THE LAMP,

AND RESET THE

LAMP TIMER

CHANGE THE LAMP,

THE POWER WILL

TURN OFF AFTER 20

HOURS

CHANGE THE LAMP!

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 1900 hours. Lamp
replacement is recommended.

The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours, and the
power will turn off after 20 more hours. Replace the lamp
as soon as possible.

The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours, and
the power will turn off automatically in 10 minutes.
Replace the lamp immediately.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Projector Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Product name Personal Projector
Model name PB2220 1024X768 XGA

PB2120 800X600 SVGA

Optical

Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F/2.4 ~ 2.6
Lamp 150W VIP lamp

Electrical

Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 2.3A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 220 W (Max)

Mechanical

Dimensions 220 mm (W) x 52 mm (H) x 175 mm (D)
Operating Temperature

range
Weight 3.92 lbs (1.78 Kg)

Input terminal

Computer Input
RGB/ HDTV Input D-sub 15-pin (female)
Video Signal Input
S VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin terminal
VIDEO RCA Jack terminal
Audio Signal Input
Audio Mini Jack Stero Terminal

Output

Speaker 0.5 Watt x 1

10°C ~ 40°C

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Timing Chart

RESOLUTION H SYNC (KHZ) V SYNC (HZ) REMARK

640x350 31.5 70.1

640x400 37.9 85.1 VESA

720x400 31.5 70.0

720x400 37.9 85.1 VESA

640x480 31.5 60.0 VESA

640x480 37.9 72.8 VESA

640x480 35.0 66.7 Macintosh

640x480 43.3 85.0 VESA

800x600 35.2 56.3 VESA

800x600 37.9 60.3 VESA

800x600 46.9 75.0 VESA

800x600 48.1 72.2 VESA

800x600 53.7 85.1 VESA

832x624 49.7 74.5 Macintosh

1024x768 48.4 60.0 VESA

1024x768 56.5 70.1 VESA

1024x768 60.0 75.0 VESA

1024x768 68.7 85.0 VESA

1280x1024 64.0 60.0 VESA

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DIMENSIONS

220mm

175mm 52mm

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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.

For more detailed information, please refer to BenQ Warranty Information Book.

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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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