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PB6200/ PB6100
Digital Projector User’s Manual
Welcome

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 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.
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .................................1
Introduction .............................................................4
Projector Features .................................................................. 4
Shipping Contents ................................................................. 5
Alternative Accessories ........................................................................5
Optional Accessories ........................................................................... 5
Projector Description ............................................................ 6
Your Projector at a Glance .................................................................. 6
External Control Panel ........................................................................7
Adjuster ................................................................................................ 8
Remote Control Description ................................................ 9
Your Remote Control at a Glance ...................................................... 9
Remote Control Effective Range ........................................................ 9
Remote Control Functions ................................................................. 9
Installing or Replacing Batteries ........................... 10
Installation ................................................................11
Screen Size .............................................................................. 11
Connecting to Various Equipment ...................................... 13
HDTV Equipment ............................................................................... 13
Connecting to Various Equipment .................................................... 14
Operation .................................................................15
Start Up .................................................................................. 15
Digital Keystone Correction ................................................. 16
Auto Adjustment ................................................................... 16
Source Selection ..................................................................... 16
Blank ...................................................................................... 17
Menu System ......................................................................... 18
1. Display Menu ................................................................................. 19
2. Image Menu .................................................................................... 20
3. Source Menu ................................................................................... 21
4. Control Menu .................................................................................. 22
5. PIP Menu ......................................................................................... 23
Shutdown ............................................................................... 24
Table of Contents i
Maintenance .............................................................25
Lamp Information .................................................................25
Use and Replacement of the Lamp .....................................................25
Lamp Replacement ..............................................................................25
Resetting Lamp Hours ......................................................................... 27
Temp Information ............................................................................... 27
LED Indicator Status & Illustration .................................................... 28
Service Information ...............................................................30
Accessories (included in the standard package) ................................30
Alternative Accessories (vary from country to country) ........ 30
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ..........30
Ordering Parts or Getting Information .............................................. 30
Troubleshooting .......................................................31
Common Problems & Solutions ...........................................31
Status Messages ......................................................................32
Specifications ............................................................33
Projector Specifications .........................................................33
Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 33
Timing Chart .........................................................................34
Dimensions ...............................................................35
Warranty ...................................................................36
Limited Warranty ...................................................................36
Safety Regulations ....................................................37
FCC Statement .......................................................................37
EEC Statement .......................................................................37
MIC Statement .......................................................................37
Table of Contentsii

Important Safety Instructions

Caution
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Save this user’s manual for future reference.
Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 100 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 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.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.
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.
3. Never replace lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.
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 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.
Important Safety Instructions2
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. Do not block the ventilation holes.
- Do not place this unit on a blanket or other bedding.
- Do not cover this unit with a cloth.
- Do not place any inflammables near the ventilation holes.
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.
- Spece where is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls.
- 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 lifespan and darkening the screen.
- Locations near fire alarms
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.
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.
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:
Small and light for portability
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 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
4 preset modes for each signal input allow the projected images optimized.
Switchable Economic mode to adjust 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 standard PC or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase.
PB2220/PB2120 DigitalProjector User'sMaunal
Projector User’s Manual
Remote Control User’s Manual CD Batteries
S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable

Alternative Accessories

1. Power Cord: 110V for the US, 240V for UK and 220V for European countries
2. 3-2 converter: For the US
US
Power cord 110V and
3-2 converter
EU
Power cord 220V Power cord 240V
UK
Warranty Booklet

Optional Accessories

1. Macintosh adapter
2. 200W lamp module
3. Ceiling mount kit
4. HDTV cable
5. Soft carry case
Introduction 5

Projector Description

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Your Projector at a Glance

Ventilation grill
S-Video Mini DIM
ideo RCA jack
RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr)
IR remote sensor
ACINLET
Rear adjusters
Front adjuster
Main power switch
IR remote sensor
Projection lens
AC inlet
Kensing ton lock slot
Lamp door
Introduction6

External Control Panel

11. Lamp indicator
10. Temp indicator
9. Power indicator
3. Left
4. Exit
5. Right
6. Menu
1. Power
2. Source
1
Power
Presses the Power key to turn the projector on or off.
2
Source
Selects signal sources from among PC,
bPr, S-Video and Video.
YP
3
4
Left Exit Right Menu
5
6
Menu will display the menu system on screen. Press Menu again to access the sub­menus. Left and Right help you navigate among choices and settings in the menus and sub-menus. However, when the on­screen menu is not activated, the Left and Right buttons will function as Keystone -/+ hot keys.
Press the Exit button to go back to the main menu. Press Exit again to leave the menu system.
7
Aut o
Automatically determines the best picture settings for current received signals.
8. Blank
7. Auto
8
Blank
Uses Blank to hide the screen image. To unseal the image, press Blank again to turn on the image immediately.
9
Power indicator
It will light up or flash when the projector is under operation.
10
Temp in di ca to r
The Temp indicator will flash when the sys­tem temperature is too high, which may occur if the projector is operated improperly. See "Temp Information" on page 27 for more detailed information.
11
Lamp indicator
The Lamp Indicator will light up when the lamp needs service or replacement. See “Lamp Information” on page 25 for more detailed information.
Introduction 7

Adjuster

The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust its tilt angle.
1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the front adjuster.
2. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked
3. If the projected image is higher than the screen, you can screw the 2 rear adjusters to
decrease the offset.
1
2
3
3
Introduction8

Remote Control Description

Your Remote Control at a Glance

POWER
SOURCE
AUT O
BLANK
EXIT
Left / Right
MENU / Down
KEYSTONE
FREEZE
PRESET
PIP SOURCE
PIP POSITION

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).

Remote Control Functions

1. POWER, SOURCE, AUTO, BLANK, 3,4, EXIT, MENU
The functions of these buttons are the same as those on the external control panel. Please refer to "External Control Panel" on page 7 for more information.
2. KEYSTONE
If the image is trapezoid after adjusting the projection offset, press KEYSTONE + OR KEYSTONE - to correct distorted image.
3. FREEZE
The image can be frozen when FREEZE is pressed. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the freeze function, press the FREEZE button again.
Introduction 9
4. PRESET
Users can switch 4 kinds of preset modes. The preset mode changes each time when you press PRESET button
•PC Signal:
Presentation Mode (Default) --> Vivid Mode --> Video Mode --> Economic Mode
YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal:
Gaming Mode (Default) --> Video Mode --> Cinema Mode --> Economic Mode
5. PIP SOURCE
User can activate PIP and select the source between S-Video and Video while the input source is PC. The PIP source changes in the order of S-Video, Video, and off.
6. PIP POSITION
While PIP is activated, you can select one of the nine positions.

Installing or Replacing Batteries

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.
Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if batteries are incor­rectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac­turer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Introduction10

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
PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio)
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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PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio)
Distance
from screen
feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm meters cm meters 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
Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom
Maximum
zoom
Distance from
screen
Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom
Maximum
zoom
PB6100 (SVGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio)
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
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PB6100 (SVGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio)
Distance
from screen
feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm meters cm meters cm
4 48 1.80 21.6 2.20 26.4 1 100 0.45 45.1 0.55 55.0 6 72 2.70 32.4 4.20 50.4 1.5 150 0.68 67.6 0.82 82.5
8 96 3.61 433 5.60 67.2 2 200 0.90 90.1 1.10 110.0 10 120 4.51 54.1 7.00 84.0 2.5 250 1.13 112.7 1.37 137.5 12 144 5.41 64.9 8.40 100.8 3 300 1.35 135.2 1.65 164.9 14 168 6.31 75.7 9.80 117.6 3.5 350 1.58 157.7 1.92 192.4 16 192 7.21 86.5 11.20 134.4 4 400 1.80 180.3 2.20 219.9 18 216 8.11 97.3 12.60 151.2 4.5 450 2.03 202.8 2.47 247.4 20 240 9.01 108.2 14.00 167.9 5 500 2.25 225.3 2.75 274.9 22 264 9.91 119.0 15.39 184.7 5.5 550 2.48 247.9 3.02 302.4 24 288 10.82 129.8 16.79 201.5 6 600 2.70 270.4 3.30 329.9 26 312 11.72 140.6 18.19 218.3 6.5 650 2.93 292.9 3.57 357.4 28 336 12.62 151.4 19.59 235.1 7 700 3.15 315.5 3.85 384.9 30 360 13.52 162.2 20.99 251.9 7.5 750 3.38 338.0 4.12 412.4 32 384 14.42 173.1 22.39 268.7 8 800 3.61 360.5 4.40 439.8
There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component limits.
* 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches
Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom
Maximum
zoom
Distance from
screen
Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Connecting to Various Equipment

Maximum
zoom

HDTV Equipment

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 •DTV 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 D-Sub connector. Use a HDTV cable that is an optional accessory to display HDTV images.
The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:
480i 480p
576i 576p
720p 1080i
Please refer to "Menu System" on page 18 for information on the HDTV OSD selections.
bPr (default) format.
Installation 13

Connecting to Various Equipment

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It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook computer, VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed for connection to Macintosh computers.
S- Vide o/ Vi deo
PC/ HDTV
S-Video
Video
Installation14

Operation

ACINLET
S-VIDEOVIDEOPC/HDTV

Start Up

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket.
2. Turn on the main power switch.
3. Press and hold POWER for 1 second to start the projector. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on.
(When the power is turned off, there is a 90-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.)
4. Switch on all connected equipment.
Operation 15

Digital Keystone Correction

Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. To correct this, press 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or KEYSTONE 3/4 on the remote control, and 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 need to optimize the picture quality. 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 re­adjust settings to provide the best picture quality.

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.
Operation16

Blank

Uses Blank to hide the screen image. You can unseal the image gradually by using the mouse of the remote control, or simply press Blank to turn on the image immediately.
Operation 17

Menu System

Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or 4 to select a sub-menu. Press Menu
again to select items in the sub-menu.
Functions available when connecting to different equipment...
Sub-Menu PC Y/Pb/Pr S-Video / Video
Display
Image
Source
Control
PIP
Keystone Brightness Contrast Phase H Size
Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Color Temp Information
Mirror Source Source Scan Blank Time Auto Off
Language OSD Pos. OSD Time Preset Mode Reset Lamp Hour
Main Page:
PIP Source PIP Size PIP Pos. H Position V Position More Options
Aspect Ratio Color Tint Color Temp
Sub Page:
Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness
Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint
Aspect Ratio System Sharpness Color Temp Information
Operation18

1. Display Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Keystone
Corrects any keystoning of the image.
+-
Brightness
Contrast
Phase
H Size
Color
Tint
Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.
Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker.
This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S-
Video.
Adjusts to fit in the desired image size.
This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S­Video.
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Operation 19

2. Image Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Aspect Ratio
H Position
V Position
Makes the best fit of the image to the screen,
1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9 3. Native
“Native” is available only when the input mode is PC .
Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.
This function is available only when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the vertical positon of the projected image.
Color Temp
Information
System
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Operation20
This function is available only when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference.
Shows the current resolution and preset mode.
System information will be shown:
1.NTSC 2. PAL 3.SECAM 4. YUV
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
This function is not available when the input mode is PC or YPbPr.
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
This function is available only when the selected System is NTSC.

3. Source Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Mirror
Source
Source Scan
Blank Time
Auto Off
1. Default
3. Rear screen projection
Shows the selected input source among PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when they are available.
If selecting ON, the function is activated and the projector starts to scan in order of PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when there is no signal detected. If selection OFF, the projector only detects the last input source.
Determines the length of time before the projector is shut off when Blank is activated.
Sets the length of time before the system is shut off when no input is detected.
2. Ceiling mounted projection
4. Ceiling mounted and rear­screen projection
Operation 21

4. Control Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Language
OSD Pos.
OSD Time
Preset Mode
Reset
Lamp Hour
Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.
Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified 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.
To optimize the projected images, you are free to choose one of the preset modes in accordance to the purpose of projection.
PC Signal
1. Presentation Mode: It is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode.
2. Vivid Mode: It is perfect for gaming. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced.
3. Video Mode: It is suitable for cinematic enjoyment in their natural color.
4. Economic Mode: With lower system noise, the lamp can save 20% power to extend its life.
YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal
1. Gaming Mode: It is suitable for playing video games in a bright liv­ing room.
2. Video Mode: With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying movies.
3. Cinema Mode: With a lower color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying movies.
4. Economic Mode: With lower system noise, the lamp can save 20% power to extend its life.
Returns all settings to their factory preset values.
Shows lamp usage time.
Operation22

5. PIP Menu

These functions are available only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
PIP Source
Selects the source for the PIP.
PIP Size
PIP Position
H Position
V Position
More Options
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small, Medium, Large.
Selects a desired position for the PIP.
Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image.
Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to select more PIP functions including Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and System.
Adjusts the brightness of the PIP image.
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light for the PIP image.
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer
Operation 23

Shutdown

ACINLET
S-VIDEOVIDEOPC/HDTV
1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press and hold POWER again.
2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds.
3. Turn off the main power switch.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
Do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the 90-second cooling process. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and cool the lamp for 90 seconds automatically before turning on again.
Operation24

Maintenance

Lamp Information

Use and Replacement of the Lamp

When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting 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 in rare instances may even break.
For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page
28.
The Lamp and Temp indicators will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up when turning the power on, please contact your dealer.

Lamp Replacement

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector 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.
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.
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Step 1. Turn off the projector. Discon-
nect the power cord from the outlet and the projector.
Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the
lamp cover. (It is strongly rec­ommended that you use a mag­netic-head screwdriver.) If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by wait­ing 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
Step 3. Loosen the 3 screws. Pull the han-
dle 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 components inside, this could cause color unevenness in projected images.
Step 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.
Step 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 damage.
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Resetting Lamp Hours

If you replace the lamp with a new one, please follow the instructions below to reset the lamp hour.
OSD INSTRUCTIONS
Press and hold the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. With the OSD on, press MENU to activate RESET function or press EXIT to leave.
Press W or X to reset the lamp hour to zero or or press EXIT to leave.
This message displays when the lamp hour is reset to zero. You can press EXIT to leave.

Te m p I n f o r m a tion

When the LED lights up, it is warning you of the following possible problems:
1. The internal temperature is too high.
2. The fans are not working. Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for further help.
For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page
28.
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LED Indicator Status & Illustration

llustration
1. - : LED OFF
2. : LED blinking
3. : LED solid ON
4.
O : LED lights up orange. R : LED lights up red.
5.
G : LED lights up green.
6.
LED Status & Description
Power Temp Lamp
Power switch on
O O O
Power-up cooling. Projector cooling system will auto-cool for
O
O
--
--
90 seconds when power was abnormal shutdown without cooling and power on again within hours.
Stand-by
Power events
G
O
--
--
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G
Lamp LED is blinking during powering up.
--
Power-down cooling for 90 seconds after power has been
--
--
turned off.
Normal operation
Lamp spoil, it is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 3000 hours. Replace the projection lamp with a new one
R
immediately.
Lamp error, the lamp is not properly attached or lamp damaged. Please contact your dealer.
R
Lamp events
Fan 1 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your
R
R
R
G
G
G
--
-
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
-
dealer.
Fan 2 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your
G
dealer.
Fan 3 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your
G
dealer.
Thermal sensor 1 over-temperature, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector
-
shutdown again. Please contact your dealer.
Thermal sensor 2 over-temperature, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector
G
shutdown again. Please contact your dealer.
Thermal sensor 3 over-temperature, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector
G
shutdown again. Please contact your dealer.
Thermal sensor 1 doesn’t work, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer.
Thermal sensor 2 doesn’t work, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again.
G
Please contact your dealer.
Thermal events
Thermal sensor 3 doesn’t work, projector will auto shutdown.
-
R
If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again.
G
Please contact your dealer.
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Service Information

Accessories (included in the standard package)

Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number
VGA cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.503
Video cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J1303.501
S-Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72920.011
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.26J86.001

Alternative Accessories (vary from country to country)

Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number
Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.01818.000
3-2 converter (US). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.91007.001
Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.82718.281
Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01018.000

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)

Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part number
Mac adapter (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20118.A15
200W lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J8618.CG1
Ceiling mount kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J7615.001
Soft carry case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.J7601.001
HDTV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.J2401.001

Ordering Parts or Getting Information

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

Common Problems & Solutions

NO POWER
Try these solutions:
Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the AC adapter socket.
Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the power outlet.
Toggle the power switch to the position “1”.
Wait 90 seconds after the projector is turned off before turning the projector back on.
NO PICTURE
Try these solutions:
Check for the proper input source.
Ensure all cables are connected properly.
Adjust the brightness and contrast.
Remove the lens cap.
TRAPEZOID IMAGE ON THE SCREEN
Try these solutions:
Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.
•Use the Keystone correction key on the control panel of the projector or the remote control unit.
POOR COLOR
Try these solutions:
Select the correct video system.
Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.
BLURRED IMAGE
Try these solutions:
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.
REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK
Try these solutions:
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the projector.
Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector.
Make sure nothing is blocking the front and rear receivers.
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Status Messages

On-Screen Messages Description
SEARCHING
ACQUIRING SIGNAL
OUT OF RANGE
Lamp Warning - Change Lamp If Brightness Is Low.
Out Of Lamp Usage Time ­Change The Lamp! The Power Will Turn Off After 3000 Hours.
Out Of Lamp Usage Time - Change The Lamp! Press <MENU> to enable <RESET>
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 over 1980 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. This message will display for 10 seconds after starting up the projector.
The lamp has been in operation for over 2980 hours, and the power will turn off after 3000 hours. This message will display for 30 seconds after starting up the projector.
The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours. The warning message will display for 40 seconds and then shut down automatically. If you have installed a new lamp, press <MENU> during the OSD on to enter for resetting the lamp hour to zero.
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Specifications

Projector Specifications

Technical Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Product name Digital Projector Model name PB6200 1024X768 XGA
PB6100 800X600 SVGA
Optical
Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.4 to 2.6, f = 24.3 ~ 29.2 mm Lamp 200W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption 285W (Max)
Mechanical
Dimensions 262 mm (W) x 98.4 mm (H) x 215.5 mm (D) Operating temperature
range Weight 5.8 lbs (2.6 Kg)
Input terminal
Computer input RGB input D-sub 15-pin (female) Video signal input S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x1 VIDEO RCA jack x1
0°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 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

262
215.5
98.4
Unit: mm
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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 1000 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 other 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.

MIC Statement

A class equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment)
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose, the seller and/or the buyer is asked to beware of this point and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made, it is asked that a change to household use be made.
B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area.
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