BenQ PB2240 User Manual

PB2240 Digital Projector Mobile Series User’s Manual

Welcome

Copyright

Copyright 2004 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 this company.

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. 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 this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.

*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

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

Introduction ........................................................... 4

Projector Features ................................................................ 4

Shipping Contents ............................................................... 5

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 6

Projector Exterior View ....................................................... 6

Front / Upper Side ..........................................................................................6

Rear Side .........................................................................................................6

Bottom Side ....................................................................................................6

Controls and Functions ...................................................... 7

External Control Panel ...................................................................................7

Remote Control Description ......................................................................... 8

Remote Control Effective Range ...................................................................9

Installing or Replacing the Battery ................................................................9

Connection........................................................... 10

Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ............... 10

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 11

Connecting Video and S-Video Devices .......................... 11

Installation............................................................ 13

Choosing a Location .......................................................... 13

Adjusting the Height ......................................................... 14

Screen Size .......................................................................... 14

Operation ............................................................. 16

Start Up .............................................................................. 16

Shutdown ........................................................................... 17

Digital Keystone Correction ............................................. 18

Source Selection ................................................................. 19

Auto Adjustment ............................................................... 19

Blank .................................................................................. 20

Zoom / Focusing ................................................................ 20

Menu Operation ................................................................ 21

Menu System ................................................................................................21

Using the Menus ...........................................................................................22

1. Picture Menu ............................................................................................23

Table of Contents iii

2. Pro-Picture Menu .................................................................................... 25

3. Source Menu ............................................................................................ 26

4. Advance Menu ......................................................................................... 27

5. Information Menu ................................................................................... 28

Maintenance ......................................................... 29

Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................... 29

Cleaning the Projector Case ........................................................................ 29

Storing the Projector ................................................................................... 29

Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 29

Lamp Information .............................................................30

Warning Message ......................................................................................... 30

Replacing the Lamp ..................................................................................... 30

Temp Information ....................................................................................... 32

Indicators ..................................................................................................... 32

Service Information ...........................................................34

Accessories (included in the standard package) ......................................... 34

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .................. 34

Ordering Parts or Getting Information ...................................................... 34

Troubleshooting................................................... 35

Specifications........................................................ 36

Projector Specifications ..................................................... 36

Timing Chart ......................................................................37

Supported Timing for PC Input ................................................................. 37

Supported Timing for Component-YPbPr Input ...................................... 37

Supported Timing for Video and S-Video Inputs ..................................... 37

Dimensions........................................................... 38

Warranty............................................................... 39

Limited Warranty ...............................................................39

Regulation Statements ......................................... 40

FCC Statement ................................................................... 40

EEC Statement ...................................................................40

MIC Statement ................................................................... 40

Table of Contentsiv

Important 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.

Caution

• To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Save this user’s manual for future reference.

• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

• 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 mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of

±10 volts occur. In areas where the

mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Important Safety Instructions 1

Safety Instructions

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.

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

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

Important Safety Instructions2

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.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this unit on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

9. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire.

8. Do not place this unit in any of the following environments.

- Space where is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector’s life span and darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F

10. Do not stand the unit on end vertically.

Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit.

11. Do not step on this unit or place any objects upon it.

Besides probable physical damage to the unit, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

12. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply’s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

Important Safety Instructions 3

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:

• Compact and portable unit

• High quality manual zoom lens

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

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp

• Ability to display 16.7 million colors

• On-screen menus in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

• Switchable normal and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture

• HDTV compatibility (YP

Note: The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and contrast/brightness settings.

bPr)

Introduction4

Shipping Contents

The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equipment. 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.

Projector Soft Carry Case Remote Control User’s Manual

Batteries 3-2 Power Converter User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet

USB Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA CableAudio Cable

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V

Introduction 5

Optional Accessories

1. Macintosh adapter

2. 200W lamp module

3. Ceiling mount kit

Projector Exterior View

Front / Upper Side

4. Wireless Pro

5. Presentation Plus

6. Component Video cable

External control panel (See page 7 for detailed information.)

Kensington lock hole

AC power cord inlet

Ventilation grill

Rear Side

S-Video jack

USB connector

Bottom Side

Front adjuster button

Front adjuster foot

Front adjuster button

Video connector

Audio jack

Rear IR remote sensor

RGB

signal input (PC/

bPr/ YCbCr)

Focus ring and Zoom ring

Projection lens

Front IR remote sensor

Ventilation grill

Lamp door

Rear adjuster foot

Introduction6

Rear adjuster foot

Controls and Functions

External Control Panel

9 4 5 1 2

6 7

1. Power (Refer to pages 16 and 17 for more information.)

Turns the projector on or off.

2. Menu

Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu.

3. Down 6

4. 5 Up

5. 3 Left

6. Right 4

The #2 to #6 keys are used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Refer to page 22 for more information.

When the on-screen menu is not activated, the 3 Left and Right 4 keys function as Keyston e -/+ hot keys. Refer to page 18 for more information.

7. Source (Refer to page 19 for information.)

Sequentially selects the input signal Analog RGB, Video or S-Video.

8. Auto (Refer to page 19 for more information.)

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

9. Power indicator light (Refer to page

32 for more information.)

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation.

10. Temperature warning light (Refer to page 32 for more information.)

Flashes red if the projector’s temperature becomes too high.

11. Lamp indicator light (Refer to page 32 for more information.)

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem.

12. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image. Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image

or rotate counter-clockwise to make the image smaller.

13. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image.

Introduction 7

Remote Control Description

Power

Freeze

Page Up / Down

5Up

3 Left / Right 4

6 Down

AUTO

Auto

Keystone

Functions Descriptions

Power

Freeze

5Up, Menu 3Left / Right4, 6 Down

AUTO

Auto

keystone

Keystone

Page Up and Down

Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 16 and 17 for more information.

The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. A “Pause” icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again.

Used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Refer to page 22 for more information.

Automatically corrects trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection. Refer to page 18 for more information.

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from the angles of projection. Refer to page 18 for more information.

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function. You can operate your Power Point presentation moving forwards and backwards by pressing

Up and Page Down

Auto

Source

Automatically determines the best picture timings for displayed image. Refer to page 19 for more information.

Sequentially select the input signal RGB, Component Video, SVideo or

Video. Refer to page 19 for information.

Auto

Source

Blank

Preset

Page

Introduction8

Blank

In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. Refer to page 20 for more information.

Preset

According to the selected input signal, there are several picture setup options available: Vivid mode, Presentation mode, Gaming mode, Video mode, Cinema mode and Economic mode. Refer to page 23 for more information.

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. The distance between the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet).

Notes on Remote Control Operation:

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Installing or Replacing the Battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

2. Insert the new battery in the holder.

3. Push the holder into the remote control.

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

Introduction 9

Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer

RGB

USB

PC audio

RGB

A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh computers.

VGA cabl e

USB cable

Audio cable

USB

VGA cable

To RGB input

PC audio

To RGB input

Connection10

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input

Component Video Cable (optional accessory)

RGB

The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are:

• Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player • DVD player

•Satellite Dish HDTV receiver •Digital TV tuners

Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YP

The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video connector. Use a Component Video cable (optional accessory) to display these images.

The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:

• 480i • 480p

• 576i • 576p

• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)

bPr (default) format.

YPbPr

AV equipment

Connecting Video and S-Video Devices

S-Video devices

S-Video

S-Video cable

Connection 11

Video devices

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 correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

Connection12

Installation

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.

I. Floor front II. Ceiling front

III. Floor rear

For further information on the four configurations, please refer to page 26.

If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tile it down or up to center the image on the screen, in these situations image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See page 18 for keystone correction.

IV. Ceiling rear

Installation 13

Adjusting the Height

The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector,

1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. It can lift the projector by up to 15 degrees.

2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the horizontal angle.

Press the adjuster button again to

retract the foot.

If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Picture menu, on the projector control panel or on the remote control.

Screen Size

Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the required picture size (see the table on the next page).

Min. zoom

Max. zoom

Installation14

PB2240 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio)

Distance from screen

feet inch feet inch feet inch meter cm meter cm meter 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 Distance from Minimum zoom

Maximum zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement Minimum zoom

Maximum zoom

PB2240 (XGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio)

Distance from screen

feet inch feet inch feet inch meter cm meter cm meter cm

4 48 2.29 27.5 2.80 33.6 1 100 0.57 57.4 0.70 70.0

6 72 3.44 41.3 4.20 50.4 1.5 150 0.86 86.0 1.05 105.0

8 96 4.59 55.1 5.60 67.2 2 200 1.15 114.7 1.40 140.0 10 120 5.74 68.8 7.00 84.0 2.5 250 1.43 143.4 1.75 179.4 12 144 6.88 82.6 8.40 100.8 3 300 1.72 172.1 2.10 209.9 14 168 8.03 96.4 9.80 117.6 3.5 350 2.01 200.8 2.45 244.9 16 192 9.18 110.1 11.20 134.4 4 400 2.29 229.4 2.80 279.9 18 216 10.32 123.9 12.60 151.2 4.5 450 2.58 258.1 3.15 314.9 20 240 11.47 137.7 14.00 167.9 5 500 2.87 286.8 3.50 349.9 22 264 12.62 151.4 15.39 184.7 5.5 550 3.15 315.5 3.85 384.9 24 288 13.77 165.2 16.79 201.5 6 600 3.44 344.1 4.20 419.9 26 312 14.91 179.0 18.19 218.3 6.5 650 3.37 372.8 4.55 454.9 28 336 16.06 192.7 19.59 235.1 7 700 4.02 401.5 4.90 489.8 30 360 17.21 206.5 20.99 251.9 7.5 750 4.30 430.2 5.25 524.8 32 384 18.35 220.3 22.39 268.7 8 800 4.59 458.9 5.60 559.8

There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.

* 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches

Diagonal measurement Distance from Minimum zoom

Maximum zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement Minimum zoom

Maximum zoom

Installation 15

Operation

Start Up

1. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket.

3. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted).

4. Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on.

5. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears.

6. Then, the projector starts to search for input signals. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows “Acquiring Signal” at the bottom right corner of the screen. If there is no input source detected, one of three messages will be displayed on the screen continuously: “Analog RGB Searching”, “ Video Searching”, “ S-Video Searching”.

7. You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select an input signal to display if there are 2 or more devices are connected to the projector. For more information, please refer to page 19.

If the frequency/ resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector’s operating range, you will see the message “Out of Range” displayed on a blank screen.

Operation16

Shutdown

1. Press Power and a warning message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off.

2. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90-second cooling down process. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start the projector within hours, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start the projector after the fans stop.

Operation 17

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, you can perform the following steps.

1. Adjust the height of the projector.

2. Press on the remote con-

AUTO

trol.

If the image is still distorted, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.

1. Press 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone. Press 3 Left to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press Right 4 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

2. Press / on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone, then

press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.

3. Press Menu key on the projector or the remote control. Go to

Picture --> Keystone

and adjust the values by pressing 3 Left/ Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control.

For example,

1. Press 3 Left on the projector or

2. Press on the remote control or

3. Press 3 Left on the projector or 3 on the remote control when you are in Picture --> Keystone menu.

Keystone

-6

1. Press Right 4 on the projector or

2. Press on the remote control or

Keystone

3. Press Right the remote control when you are in Picture -

-> Keystone menu.

4 on the projector or 4 on

Keystone

Operation18

Source Selection

To sequentially select input sources, press the Source key on the projector control panel or the remote control. The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds.

Auto Adjustment

In some ca ses, you m ay ne ed to opti mize the picture quality. To do this, press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control. Within 3 seconds, the builtin Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.

The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds, as below.

The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning.

Operation 19

Blank

In order to draw the audience’s full attention 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.

BLANK

Zoom / Focusing

Adjust the projected image to your desired size using the lens’ zoom ring. Then focus the image by rotating the focus ring. Refer to the screen size tables on page 15.

Focus ring

Zoom out

Operation20

Zoom in

Menu Operation

Menu System

Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected.

Functions available when receiving different signal types...

Sub-Menu PC

Picture

Pro-Picture

Setting

Advance

Information

Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast

Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H. Size

Mute Volume OSD Time Reset Color Temp

Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language User Logo

Source Resolution Preset Mode Lamp Hour

Video / S-Video / Component Video

Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint

Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Sharpness

Source System Preset Mode Lamp Hour

Operation 21

Using the Menus

The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings.

There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page 27 for more details.)

The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.

1. Press Menu to turn the on-screen menu on.

2. Use 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control to select

Picture and press 5 or 6 to

select Keystone.

3. Adjust keystone values by press-

ing 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control.

4. Press Menu to leave and save the settings.

Operation22

1. Picture Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type.

PC Signal Input

1. Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode.

2. Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced.

3. Video Mode: Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images in their natural color.

4. Economic Mode: Use t his mo de to reduce syste m noise and reduce

Preset Mode

Keystone

power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output.

YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input

1. Gaming Mode: Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room.

2. Video Mode: With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying TV movies.

3. Cinema Mode: With a lower color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying cinematic movies.

4. Economic Mode: Use t his mo de to reduce syste m noise and reduce power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output.

Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to page 18 for more information.

Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

Brightness

Contrast

-30

+70

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. The higher the value, the greater the contrast.

-30

+70

Operation 23

Color

Tint

Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.

This function is not available when a PC input is selected.

Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes.

This function is not available when a PC input is selected.

Operation24

2. Pro-Picture Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Auto Resize

Aspect Ratio

H Position

V Position

Makes the best fit of the image to the screen.

1. On 2. Off

There are two aspect ratio settings.

1. 4 : 3 (Standard) 2. 16 : 9 (Wide Screen)

Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.

This function is available only when a PC

input selected.

Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image.

This function is available only when a PC

input is selected.

-30 +30

Phase

H Size

Sharpness

-30

This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion.

This function is available only when a PC

input is selected.

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

This function is available only when a PC input is selected.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.

This function is not available when a PC input is selected.

+30

Operation 25

3. Source Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Off

Mute

Adjusts the volume level.

Volume

OSD Time

Reset

Color Temp

*About color temperatures:

There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.

Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds.

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

3 color temperature* settings are available.

1. Low: Makes images appear reddish white.

2. Standard: Maintains normal colorings for white.

3.High: Makes images appear bluish white.

Operation26

4. Advance 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.

■ Floor front: Select this setting with

the projector set on the floor and audience viewing the projected images from the front side of the screen. This is the most common setting.

■ Ceiling front: Select this setting

with the projector suspended from the ceiling and audience viewing the projected images from the front

Mirror

side.

■ Floor rear: Select this setting when

the projector is placed near the floor and behind the screen. A special rear projection screen is required.

■ Ceiling rear: Select this setting

when the projector is suspended from the ceiling and placed behind the screen. A special rear projection screen is required.

Blank Time

Source Scan

Language

User Logo

Determines the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown when Blank is activated.

Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals. If the source scan is on, the projector will scan for input signals in the following order: Analog RGB --> Video --> S-Video until it acquires a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last input signal.

Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.

Use 3 Left/ Right 4on the projector or 3/ 4 on the remote control to select your desired language from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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 27

5. Information Menu

This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Source

Resolution

Shows the current signal source.

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

Preset Mode

Lamp Hour

System

Shows the selected mode in Picture menu.

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Shows the Video input system format, NTSC, SECAM or PAL.

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Maintenance

Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean.

Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing.

Cleaning the Lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

■ If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner to

gently wipe the lens surface.

Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.

Cleaning the Projector Case

Before you clean the case, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord.

■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.

■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent.

Then wipe the case.

Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Storing the Projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below.

■ Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended

range for the projector. Please refer to the Spec. page in the manual or consult your dealer about the range.

■ Retract the adjuster feet.

■ Remove the batteries from the remote control.

■ Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.

Tra n s p or t in g t h e p ro je c to r

It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. When you carry the projector yourself, please use the provided soft carry case.

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Lamp Information

Warning Message

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 malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.

For more detailed information on lamp warnings, please refer to page 32.

The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light 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 after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer.

The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

Message Status

The message will be displayed on the center of the screen for 10 seconds after a start-up screen. The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance.

The message will be displayed on the center of the screen for 30 seconds after a start-up screen. The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours, and the projector will shutdown in 20 hours time. A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time.

The message will flash on the center of the screen with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for 40 seconds and shut down afterwards. The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours.

The out of lamp time warning is calculated on normal mode operation. If the projector is run in Economic mode the allowable lamp time is 3000 hours. If the projector is used in both normal and Economic modes then the allowable lamp time is calculated at a rate of 66% while the Economic mode is active. In this case the out of lamp time warning will occur between 2000 and 3000 hours depending on the percentage of Economic mode usage.

Replacing the Lamp

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

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.

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To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising 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.

Step 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Step 2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the

screws and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.

Step 3. Loosen the screw that fixing the lamp to

the projector. If the screw is not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic-head screwdriver.

Step 4. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use

the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.

Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.

Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials.

Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images.

Step 5. Insert a new lamp. Make sure the han-

dle is fully locked and tighten the screw firmly.

Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.

Do not over tighten the screw.

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.

Step 7. Resetting the lamp counter

i. Press and hold the 5 button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ii. Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to access the lamp hour timer. An adjustment message will appear.

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iii. Press W or X to reset lamp hours and press Auto to leave.

Te m p In f o r m a ti o n

When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible problems:

1. The internal temperature is too high.

2. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help.

For more detailed information, please refer to "Indicators" on page 32.

Indicators

Illustration

1. Blank - : Light OFF

2. : Light flashing

3. : Light ON

O : Orange light R : Red light

G : Green light

Light Status & Description

Power Temp Lamp

Power events

The projector has just been connected to a power outlet.

O O O

(1) The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was

abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down

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process. Or

(2) The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power

is turned off.

Stand-by mode.

The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up.

The projector is under normal operation.

Lamp events

Thermal events

It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 2000 / 3000 (Economic mode) hours. Replace the projection lamp with a

new one immediately.

The lamp is not properly attached or the lamp is damaged. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start

the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.