BenQ PB2240 User Manual
PB2240 Digital Projector
Mobile Series
User’s Manual
Welcome
Copyright
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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.
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Table of Contents
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
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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
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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.
US
Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V
EU
UK
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/
YP
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
12
10
9
4
5
1
2
3
13
11
6
7
8
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
I
I
Power
Freeze
/
II
Page Up / Down
5Up
3 Left / Right 4
Menu
6 Down
AUTO
Auto
Keystone
Functions Descriptions
I
I
Power
Freeze
/
II
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).
6m
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
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