Benq PB6210 User Manual

PB6110 / PB6210 Digital Projector
Portable Series
User’s Manual

Welcome

Copyright

Copyright 2005 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

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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.

Table of Contents

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

Introduction ........................................................... 5

Projector Features ................................................................ 5

Shipping Contents ............................................................... 6

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 7

Projector Exterior View ....................................................... 7

Front / Upper Side ..........................................................................................7

Rear Side .........................................................................................................7

Bottom Side ....................................................................................................7

Connector Panel .............................................................................................8

Controls and Functions ...................................................... 9

External Control Panel ...................................................................................9

Remote Control Description ....................................................................... 10

Remote Control Effective Range .................................................................11

Installing or Replacing the Battery .............................................................. 11

Connection........................................................... 12

Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ............... 12

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 13

Connecting Video and S-Video Devices .......................... 13

Connecting to Display Devices ......................................... 14

Installation............................................................ 15

Choosing a Location .......................................................... 15

Adjusting the Height ......................................................... 16

Screen Size .......................................................................... 16

Operation ............................................................. 18

Startup ................................................................................ 18

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

Digital Keystone Correction ............................................. 20

Source Selection ................................................................. 21

Auto Adjustment ............................................................... 21

Blank .................................................................................. 22

Zoom / Focusing ................................................................ 22

Slide Operation .................................................................. 22

Freeze ................................................................................. 23

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Preset Mode Selection ........................................................ 23

Menu Operation ................................................................24

Menu System ................................................................................................ 24

Using the Menus .......................................................................................... 25

1. Picture Menu ............................................................................................ 26

2. Pro-Picture Menu .................................................................................... 28

3. Setting Menu ............................................................................................ 29

4. Advance Menu ......................................................................................... 30

5. Information Menu ................................................................................... 32

Maintenance ......................................................... 33

Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................... 33

Cleaning the Projector Case ........................................................................ 33

Storing the Projector ................................................................................... 33

Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 33

Lamp Information .............................................................34

Warning Message ......................................................................................... 34

Replacing the Lamp ..................................................................................... 34

Temp Information ....................................................................................... 36

Indicators ..................................................................................................... 36

Service Information ...........................................................38

Accessories (included in the standard package) ......................................... 38

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .................. 38

Ordering Parts or Getting Information ...................................................... 38

Troubleshooting................................................... 39

Specifications........................................................ 40

Projector Specifications .....................................................40

Timing Chart ...................................................................... 41

Supported Timing for PC Input ................................................................. 41

Supported Timing for Component-YPbPr Input ...................................... 41

Supported Timing for Video and S-Video Inputs ..................................... 41

Dimensions........................................................... 42

Warranty............................................................... 43

Limited Warranty ...............................................................43

Regulation Statements ......................................... 44

FCC Statement ...................................................................44

EEC Statement ...................................................................44

MIC Statement ................................................................... 44

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 break 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 place this projector in any of the
following environments.

- Space that 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

- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 10000 feet.

8. 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.

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

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.

Important Safety Instructions 3

Safety Instructions (Continued)

11. Do not step on the projector or place
any objects upon it.

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

12. Do not block the projection lens with
any objects when the projector is under
operation as this could cause the
objects to become heated or deformed
or even a fire. To temporarily turn off
the lamp, press Blank on the projector
or remote control.

13. 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 Instructions4

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

The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

bPr)

Introduction 5

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 User’s Manual

Pull the tab before using the
remote control.

User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Remote Control

Warranty Booklet Batteries

USB Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable Audio Cables

*The supplied power cord will be

3-2 power adaptor (US only) Power Cord*

Introduction6

suitable for your region, and may differ
from that illustrated.

Optional Accessories

1. Macintosh adapter

2. 200W lamp module

3. Ceiling mount kit

Projector Exterior View

Front / Upper Side

Ventilation grill

Front adjuster button

Rear Side

Connector panel
(See page 8 for
more information.)

4. Wireless Pro

5. Presentation Plus

6. Component Video cable

External control panel
(See page 9 for
detailed information.)

Focus ring and
Zoom ring

Front IR remote
sensor

Projection lens

Front adjuster foot

Bottom Side

Front adjuster foot

Lamp door

Rear adjuster foot

Rear adjusters foot

Kensington lock slot

Rear adjuster foot

Introduction 7

Connector Panel

Refer to page 12 for more information on making connections to various equipment.

IR remote sensor
RGB signal output

RGB signal input
(PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr)

USB connector

Audio jack

S-Video Mini DIM
Video RCA jack

AC inlet

Introduction8

Controls and Functions

External Control Panel

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12

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5

3
1

2

6

1. Power (Refer to pages 18 and 19 for
more information.)

Turns the projector on or off.

2. Source (Refer to page 21 for more
information.)

Sequentially selects the input signal
RGB/YP

bPr, Video or S-Video.

3. 3 Left

4. Right 4

When the on-screen menu is not
activated, #3 and #4 function as
Keystone -/+ hot keys.
Refer to page 20 for more information.

5. 5Exit

Exits and saves the menu settings.

6. 6Menu

Turns the on-screen display control
menu on.
When the on-screen menu is activated,
the #3 to #6 buttons are used as
directional arrows to select the desired
menu items and to make adjustments.
Refer to page 25 for more information.

7. Auto (Refer to page 21 for more infor­mation.)

Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed
image.

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11

4
8

7

8. Blank (Refer to page 22 for more infor­mation.)

Used to hide the screen image. You can
press Blank again to bring the image
back.

9. Power indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector
is under operation.

10. Temperature warning light (Refer to
page 36 for more information.)

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

11. Lamp indicator light (Refer to page 34
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 9

Remote Control Description

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Power

Freeze

/

II

Page Up / Down

5Up

3 Left / Right 4

Menu

6 Down

Keystone

Functions Descriptions

I

I

Power

Freeze

/

II

5Up, Menu
3Left / Right4,
6 Down

Keystone

Page Up and
Down

Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 18 and 19 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 25 for more information.

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from the angles of
projection. Refer to page 20 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

Blank

Automatically determines the best picture timings for displayed
image. Refer to page 21 for more information.

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

Video. Refer to page 21 for information.

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 22 for more information.

Auto

Source

Blank

Preset

Page

.

Introduction10

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 26 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 11

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

VGA cable

To RGB input

VGA cable

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

Connection12

RGB

PC audio

USB

To RGB input

Audio cab le

USB cable

PC audio

USB

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input

Component Video Cable
(optional accessory)

AV 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 •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 (an 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

RGB

Connecting Video and S-Video Devices

S-Video devices

S-Video cable

S-Video

S-Video

Audio cab le

Connection 13

Video devices

Audio cable

Video 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.

Connecting to Display Devices

If you want to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you
can connect the RGB signal output port on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA
cable.

VGA ca ble

Connection14

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 29.

If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tilt 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 20 for keystone correction.

IV. Ceiling rear

Installation 15

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

1

can lift the projector by up to 15
degrees.

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

2

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).

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PB6110 (SVGA) / PB6210 (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
34 408 21.16 253.9 25.91 310.9 8.5 850 5.40 539.8 6.48 647.7

Diagonal measurement Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

PB6110 (SVGA) / PB6210 (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

The recommended focus range is from 1.5 ~ 8 meters (6 ~ 32 feet).
There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.
* 1 m = 3.28 feet, 1 foot = 0.305 m, 1 m = 100 cm, 1 foot = 12 inches

Diagonal measurement Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

Installation 17

Operation

Startup

1. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

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

Ex.

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 the selected source information at the bottom right corner of
the screen. If there is no input source detected, the three messages will be displayed on
the screen continuously: “RGB/YPbPr Searching”, “Video Searching” and “S-Video
Searching”.

7. You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired
input signal. For more information, please refer to page 21.

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.

Operation18

Shutdown

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

2. The Power indicator lig ht
flashes orange and the
lamp shuts down, the fans
continue to run for
approximately 110 seconds
to cool down the projector.

To protect the lamp, the projec tor
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 110-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 19

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, besides adjusting
the height of the projector, 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 6 Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control. Go to

Picture

--> Keysto ne 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

Keystone

0

1. Press Right 4 on the projector or

2. Press on the remote control or

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

-> Keystone menu.

0

4 on the projector or 4 on

Keystone

Keystone

-6

+6

Operation20

Source Selection

To sequentially select input sources, press
Source on the projector control panel or the
remote control. It may take you a few sec­onds when the projector is searching for
input signals. The selected source will be
displayed at the bottom right of the screen
for 3 seconds. For a quick search, you can
also press the key repeatedly until your
desired signal is displayed.

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 21

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. When this function is activated with
video/ S-video signal connected, the back­ground sound still can be heard.

You can set the blank time in

Advance --> Blank Time menu to let the
projector shut down automatically after a
period of time when there is no action taken
on the blank screen.

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 17.

Slide Operation

You can operate your Power Point presentation moving forwards
and backwards by pressing

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable
prior to using this function.

Page Up and Page Down.

Focus ring

Zoom ring

Operation22

Freeze

The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon will appear
in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press

Freeze, Source (this will change the input source and release the
pause function).

Preset Mode Selection

Press Preset to select a operation mode that suits your need. There
are several operation modes available for different types of signals.

PC Signal Input

Presentation Vivid Video Economic

YPbPr / S-Video / Video Signal Input

Gaming Video Cinema Economic

Refer to page 26 for more information.

Operation 23

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 Video / S-Video

Preset Mode
Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint*

Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Sharpness

Source
System
Preset Mode
Lamp Hour

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
High Altitude Mode

Source
Resolution
Preset Mode
Lamp Hour

Component
Video

Source
Resolution
Preset Mode
Lamp Hour

*When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC sys­tem selected.

Operation24

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 30 for more details.)

The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.

1. Press 6 Menu on the projector or Menu

on the remote control to turn the on­screen menu on.

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

Picture menu.

3. Press 5Exit or 6Menu on the projector
or 6 / 5 on the remote control to select
Keystone.

4. Adjust keystone values by press-

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

5. Press5Exit on the projector or

press Menu twice* on the
remote control to leave and save
the setting.

*The first press leads you back to the
submenu and the second press closes
the on-screen menu.

Operation 25

1. Picture Menu

PC signal input

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 this mode to reduce system 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 this mode to reduce system 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 20 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

Operation26

-30

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

-30

50

50

+70

+70

Video/ S-Video/ Component Video signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Preset Mode
Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color

Tint

As above.

As above.

As above.

As above.

Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.

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.

*When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only
available with NTSC system selected.

Operation 27

2. Pro-Picture Menu

PC signal input

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.

Adjusts the vertical position
of the projected image.

-30 +30

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

Phase

H Size

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

Video/ S-Video/ Component Video signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Auto Resize
Aspect Ratio
Sharpness

Operation28

As above.

As above.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.

-30

+30

3. Setting Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Off

On

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 100 seconds.

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

3 color temperature* settings are available.

1. Standard: Maintains normal colorings for white.

2. High: Makes images appear bluish white.

3. Low: Makes images appear reddish white.

Operation 29

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 side.

Mirror

 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

Operation30

Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated, once
elapsed the image will return to the screen.

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: RGB/YPbPr --> 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.

High Altitude
Mode

A mode for extreme environments like high altitude and high tempera­ture. We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environ-

ment is higher than 3000 feet, or is hotter than 40℃.

Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher decibel oper­ating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve over­all system cooling and performance.

If you use this projector under other extreme environments excluding the
above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to
protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should
switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is
not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or
extreme environments.

Operation 31

5. Information Menu

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

PC signal / Component Video input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Source
Resolution

Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in Picture menu.

Shows the current signal source.

Shows the native resolution of the input signal.

Lamp Hour

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Video / S-Video signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Source
System
Preset Mode
Lamp Hour

As above.

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

As above.

As above.

Operation32

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 ns po rt in g t he pr o je c t or

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.

Maintenance 33

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 break.

For more detailed information on lamp warnings, please refer to page 36.

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 lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours.
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the
projector is normally run with Preset "Economic
Mode" selected (page 26), you may continue to
operate the projector until the 2980 hour lamp
warning appears.

The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours, the
power 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 lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours.
This message will flash in the center of the screen
together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for
40 seconds. The projector will shutdown after 40
seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the
projector will operate normally.

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 component s, 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.

Maintenance34

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. Move the latch to another end as shown

in the picture.

Step 4. Loosen the screw that holds 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 5. 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 6. Insert a new lamp. Make sure the handle

is fully locked, move the latch back, and
tighten the screw firmly.

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

Do not over tighten the screw.

Step 7. 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.

Maintenance 35

Step 8. Resetting the lamp counter

O

i. Press and hold the Exit 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

reset the lamp hour to “0”.
iii. Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear.

Te m p In f or m at ion

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 36.

Indicators

Illustration

1. Blank - : Light OFF

2. : Light flashing

3. : Light ON

O : Orange light

4.

R : Red light

5.

G : Green light

6.

Light Status & Description
Power Temp Lamp
Power events

(1) The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down as it was

abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down

--

O

--

--

G

--

G

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process. Or

(2) The projector needs to cool for 110 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.

Light Status & Description
Power Temp Lamp
Lamp events

--

Thermal events

--

-

-

O

G

R

R

R

-

R

-

R

(1) The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down. Or

R

(2) 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.

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer

G

for assistance.

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer

O

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.

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer
for assistance.

Maintenance 37

Service Information

Accessories (included in the standard package)

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

Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.01818.000

Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.82718.281

Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01018.000

VGA cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.503

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

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

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

PC - PC audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.L4302.501

Soft carry case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.J9904.001

USB mouse cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.73213.501

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.26J98.001

3-2 power adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.91008.001

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)

Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part number

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

200W lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.J9901.CG1

Ceiling mount kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J7683.001

Wireless Pro (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.J8201.001

Wireless Pro (US). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.J8201.002

Presentation Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.J9306.001

Component Video 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

Maintenance38

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Troubleshooting

THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON.

Cause Remedy

Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the
There is no power from the power
cable.

Attempting to turn the projector on
again during the cooling process.

NO PICTURE

Cause Remedy

The video source is not turned on or
connected correctly.

The projector is not correctly
connected to the input source device.

The input signal has not been
correctly selected.

The lens cap is still attached to the
lens.

BLURRED IMAGE

Cause Remedy

The projection lens is not correctly
focused.

The projector and the screen are not
aligned properly.

The lens cap is still attached to the
lens

projector, and plug the power cord into the

power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch,

make sure that it is switched on.

Wait until the cooling down process has

completed.

Turn the video source on and check that the

signal cable is connected correctly.

Check the connection.

Select the correct input signal with the Source

key on the projector or remote control.

Remove the lens cap.

Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus

ring.

Adjust the projection angle and direction as

well as the height of the unit if necessary.

Remove the lens cap.

REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK

Cause Remedy

The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with a new one.
There is an obstacle between the

remote control and the projector.
You are too far away from the

projector.

Remove the obstacle.

Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the

projector.

Troubleshooting 39

Specifications

Projector Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Product name Digital Projector

Model name PB6210 1024 x 768 XGA

PB6110 800 x 600 SVGA

Optical

Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number PB6210 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm

PB6110 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 18.6 to 22.7 mm

Lamp 200W lamp

Electrical

Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 265W (Max)

Mechanical

Dimensions 262 mm (W) x 91.2 mm (H) x 215.5 mm (D)

Weight 6.38 lbs (2.9 Kg)

Input terminal

Computer input
RGB input D-sub 15-pin (female)
Video signal input

S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1

VIDEO RCA jack x1
HDTV signal input D-sub <--> YP
Audio signal input
Audio in Mini jack stereo port

Output

USB mouse connector A/B series x 1
Speaker 1 watt x 1

RGB output D-sub 15-pin (female)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature 0°C ~ 40°C at sea level
Opeating relative humidity 10% ~ 90% (without condensation)
Opeating altitude 6000 feet at 30°C

6000 ~ 10000 feet at 23°C

bPr RCA jack x3, through RGB input

Specifications40

Timing Chart

Supported Timing for PC Input

Horizontal

Resolution

Frequency
(kHz)

720 x 400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720 x 400_85

31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA3_60

37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72

37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75

43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85

37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60

48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72

46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75

53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85

48.363 60.004 65.000 XGA_60

56.476 70.069 75.000 XGA_70

60.023 75.029 78.750 XGA_75

68.667 84.997 94.500 XGA_85

Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)

Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)

Mode

Supported Timing for Component-YP

Signal Format

480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94

480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94

576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00

1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00

Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)

bPr Input

Vertical Frequency
(Hz)

Supported Timing for Video and S-Video Inputs

Horizontal

Video mode

Frequency
(kHz)

NTSC 15.73 60 3.58

PAL 15.63 50 4.43

SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41

PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58

PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43

NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43

Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)

Color sub­carrier
Frequency
(MHz)

Specifications 41

Dimensions

91.2

215

91.2

262

Unit: mm

Dimensions42

Warranty

Limited Warranty

BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under
normal usage and storage.
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, especially the ambient humidity
must be in-between 10% and 90%, temperature in-between 0

than 10000 feet, and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment

ranty 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.

°C and 40°C, altitude lower

. This war-

Warranty 43

Regulation Statements

FCC Statement

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 (Electronic Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.

MIC Statement

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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