Benq PB7110, PB7210 User Manual

PB7210/ PB7230/ PB7110

Digital Projector
User’s Manual

Welcome

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories ...........................................................................5

Projector Description ............................................................ 6

You Projector at a Glance ................................................................... 6

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

Adjuster ................................................................................................ 8

Remote Control Description ................................................ 9

Remote Control Effective Range ........................................................ 10

Installing or Replacing Batteries ......................................................... 10

Installation ................................................................11

Screen Size .............................................................................. 11

Connecting to Various Equipment ...................................... 13

HDTV Equipment ............................................................................... 13

Connecting to Various Equipment .................................................... 14

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

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

Digital Keystone Correction ................................................. 17

Source Selection ..................................................................... 17

Auto Adjustment ................................................................... 18

Blank ...................................................................................... 18

Menu System ......................................................................... 19

1. Display Menu ................................................................................... 20

2. Image Menu ..................................................................................... 21

3. Source Menu .................................................................................... 22

4. Control Menu .................................................................................. 23

5. PIP Menu ......................................................................................... 25

Shutdown ............................................................................... 26

Maintenance .............................................................27

Lamp Information ................................................................. 27

Use and Replacement of the Lamp ..................................................... 27

Table of Contents iii

Lamp Replacement ..............................................................................27

Resetting Lamp Hours ......................................................................... 29

Temp Information ............................................................................... 29

LED Indicator Status & Illustration .................................................... 29

Service Information ...............................................................32

Accessories (included in the standard package) ................................32

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ..........32

Ordering Parts or Getting Information .............................................. 32

Troubleshooting .......................................................33

Common Problems & Solutions ...........................................33

Status Messages ......................................................................34

Specifications ............................................................35

Projector Specifications .........................................................35

Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 35

Timing Chart ..........................................................................36

Supported timing for PC input ........................................................... 36

Supported timing for YPbPr input .....................................................36

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .............................. 37

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

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

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

Safety Regulations ....................................................40

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

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

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

Table of Contentsiv

Important Safety Instructions

Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of infor­mation technology equipment . However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important
that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Caution

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

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

• Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

• Always open the lens shutter or
remove the lens cap when the
projector lamp is on.

• Do not look straight at the projector
lens during operation. The intense
light beam may damage your eyes.

• In some countries, the line voltage is
NOT stable. This projector is designed
to operate safely within a mains
voltage of 100 to 240 volts, but could
fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts
occur. In areas where the mains
voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is
recommended that you connect your
projector through a power stabilizer,
surge protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).

Important Safety Instructions 1

Safety Instructions

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

2. Do not operate lamps beyond the
rated lamp life. Excessive operation
of lamps beyond the rated life could
cause them to explode on rare occa­sions.

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

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this appliance.
Take it to a qualified technician
when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly can cause
cause malfunction of the projector
or electric shock when the appliance
is subsequently used.

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

Important Safety Instructions2

6. This product is capable of displaying
inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceil­ing Mounting Kit for mounting the
unit and ensure it is securely
installed.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. Do not block the ventilation holes.

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

- Do not cover this unit wit h 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.

8. Do not place this unit 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 lifespan and
darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

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

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

• Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function

• 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 9 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

• Switchable Normal/ Preset mode to reduce the power consumption

• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture

• HDTV compatibility (YP

• Two PC input terminals

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

bPr)

Introduction4

Shipping Contents

The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equip­ment. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these

items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

PB7200/PB7220/PB7100
Digital Projector
User’s Maunal

Projector Soft Carry Case User’s Manual

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

Remote Control S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable

US

EU

Audio Cable

UK

USB Cable Component Video Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V

Optional Accessories

1. Macintosh adapter

2. 250W lamp module

3. Ceiling mount kit

4. Wireless Pro

5. Presentation Pro

Introduction 5

Projector Description

You Projector at a Glance

Ventilation grill

Front adjuster

Rear adjuster

External control panel
(see next page)

Speaker

Projection lens adjuster

IR remote sensor

Projection lens

Lamp door

Audio jack

Video connector

RGB signal input - 1
(PC/ Mac)

RGB

signal input - 2

(PC/ YP

bPr/ YCbCr)

AC power cord inlet

Introduction6

USB connector

RS 232 control port

S-Video jack

IR remote sensor

Main power switch

External Control Panel

9

3
1

2

10

11
4
5
8

7

6

Power

1

Press the Power key to turn the projector on
or off.

Source

2

Sequentially select the signal sources RGB-1,
RGB-2, YP

3 4 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

Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.

bPr, S-Video and Video.

Left Exit Right Menu

Auto

Blank

8

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

Power indicator light

9

It will light up or flash when the projector is
under operation.

10

Temperature warning light

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 29 for
more detailed information.

11

Lamp indicator light

The Lamp Indicator will light up when the
lamp needs service or replacement. See
“Lamp Information” on page 27 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 adjuster.

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

Introduction8

Remote Control Description

Powe r

Menu

3 Left/ Keystone -
4 Right/ Keystone +

Auto

L-Click/ R-click

Zoom in/ out

By pressing ZOOM IN +, the cen­ter of the picture will be magnified.
When the + button is pressed
again, the picture is further magni­fied, up to four times the original
size. By pressing ZOOM OUT -,
the size of the image is reduced.
When the - button is pressed again,
the picture is further reduced until
it is restored to its original size. To
return to the normal display mode,
press the RETURN button. (This
function can be used in combina­tion with FREEZE.)

LED

Laser Pointer

Source

Exit

Blank

Mouse Pad

Drag

Vo lu me + /-

Mute

PIP Source
PIP Pos.
PIP Size

By pressing the PIP­Source, PIP-Pos a nd PIP­Size hotkeys, you can
enable the PIP (Picture In
Picture) function and
choose the position and
size of the PIP image.

Return

Freeze

The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed. A “Pause”
icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To
release the freeze function, press the FREEZE button,
RETURN button or SOURCE button (when the input
source is switched over during display) again.

Ratio

By pressing the Ratio hot­key, you can select the
screen aspect ratio you pre­fer: 4:3,16:9 or 1:1 (native
picture size).

Introduction 9

Remote Control Effective Range

Infra Red (IR) remote control 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 to function correctly. The distance between
the remote control and the remote sensors should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet).

Installing or Replacing Batteries

Push and open the

1

battery compartment
lid in the direction
shown.

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 the used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Install batteries as

2

indicated by the
diagram inside the
compartment.

Position the lid over

3

the compartment
and snap it back
into place.

Introduction10

Installation

Screen Size

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

PB7210/ PB7230 (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 Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

Installation 11

PB7210/ PB7230 (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 Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

PB7110 (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 Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

Installation12

PB7110 (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 Distance from
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

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 •Digtial 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 that came with your projector to display these images.

The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:

• 480i • 480p

• 720p • 1080i

bPr (default) format.

Installation 13

Please refer to "Menu System" on page 19 for information on the HDTV OSD selections.

Connecting to Various Equipment

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) may be necessary
for connection to an older Macintosh computer.

1. Notebook/ Computer (Macintosh computer or SOG signal is only supported with
RGB IN-1.)

USB cable

USB

PC audio

RGB

VGA cable

Audio cable

To RGB input

PC audio

USB

VGA cable

RGB

To RGB input

The USB cable is required if you intend using the mouse functions on the remote control.

2. DVD player or HDTV signal can only support with RGB IN-2.

Component Video cable

AV equipment

YPbPr

RGB

3. S-video device

S-Video cable

S-Video

S-Video

Audio cable

Installation14

4. Video device or VCR

Video cable

Audio cable

Installation 15

Operation

Start Up

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

2. Turn the main power switch on.

3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. 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.

Operation16

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.

Source Selection

To sequentially select the input sources,
press SOURCE on the control panel of the
projector or the remote control.

Operation 17

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 re-adjust settings to provide
the best picture quality.

Blank

Use Blank to hide the screen image. You can
press Blank again or Return to restore the
image.

Operation18

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.

Menu Bar

Sub-menu Display Image Source Control PIP

PC

Y/Pb/Pr

Video /

S-Video

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Phase
H Size

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint

Auto Resize
H Position
V Position
Color Temp
Information

Ratio
Color
Tint
Color Temp

Ratio
System
Sharpness
Color Temp
Information

Mirror
Source
Vo l u me
Mute

Language
OSD
Setup
Preset Mode
Reset
Lamp Hour

Main page:

PIP Source
PIP Size
PIP Pos.
H Position
V Position
More Options

Sub Page:

Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
System

Operation 19

1. Display Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Corrects any keystoning of the image.

Keystone

Adjusts the brightness of the image.

Brightness

Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.

Contrast

Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker.

+-

Phase

H Size

Color

Tint

Operation20

This function is not available when the input source is Video or S-

Video.

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

This function is not available when the input source is Video or S­Video.

Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.

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

Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.

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

2. Image Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Makes the best fit of the image to the screen,

Auto Resize

Ratio

H Position

1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9

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

Users have 2 options for the image ratio.

1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9

This function is available when the input source is YPbPr, Video or S­Video.

Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.

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

Adjusts the vertical positon of the projected image.

V Position

Color Temp

Information

System

Sharpness

Color

Tint

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

Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference.

Shows the current resolution.

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 selected is PC or YPbPr.

Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image.

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

Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.

This function is available only when the input System is NTSC.

Operation 21

3. Source Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Mirror

Source

Vo l um e

Mute

1. Default

3. Rear screen projection

Shows the input source from among RGB-1, RGB-2, YPbPr, S-Video
and Video when several sources are available.

Adjusts the volume level.

Off

On

2. Ceiling mounted projection

4. Ceiling mounted and rear­screen projection

Operation22

4. Control Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.

Language

OSD

Use the 3 / 4 key to select your desired language from among English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified
Chinese and Japanese.

OSD Pos.

Selects a desired OSD position.

OSD Time

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

Source Scan
When selected, activates the Source scan function.

Keystone Hold

When selected, preserves the last keystone correction value even when the
projector is restarted.

Mirror Hold

When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value even when the
projector is restarted.

Setup

Blank Time

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

Auto Off

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

User Logo

Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during the start­up. Three modes are available: Default (BenQ logo), black screen or blue
screen.

Operation 23

Preset Mode

Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set­up 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 noice and reduce
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 noice and reduce
power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with
lower light output.

Reset

Lamp Hour

Operation24

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

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

PIP Size

PIP Position

Selects the source for the PIP.

Press the 3 / 4 keys to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small,
Medium, Large.

When the resolution of the PC signal is 1280x1024 (SXGA), the

selected Large PIP size will be reduced to the Medium size.

Selects a desired position for the PIP.

H Position

V Position

More Options

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

System

Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image.

Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.

Press the 3 / 4 keys 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

Shows PIP image systems: NTSC, PAL, SECAM and YUV.

Operation 25

Shutdown

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

2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds.

3. Turn the main power switch off.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during
the 90-second cooling down process.
If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and
cool the lamp for 90 seconds automatically before turning on again.

Operation26

Maintenance

Lamp Information

Use and Replacement of the Lamp

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 could cause a mal­function in the projector and in some instances the projector may break.

For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page

29.

The Lamp and Temp indicators 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 when
turning the power on, please contact your dealer.

Lamp Replacement

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

To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before
replacing the lamp.

To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when
removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.

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.

Maintenance 27

Step 1. Turn the projector off. Discon-

nect the power cord from the
outlet and the projector.

Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the

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

Step 4. Replace the lamp with the 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 3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is

strongly recommended that you
use a magnetic-head screw­driver.) Pull the handle to
remove the lamp housing. If the
screws are not loosened com­pletely, you could injure your
fingers. Do not insert your hand
into the projector after the lamp
is removed. If you touch the
optical components inside, this
could cause color unevenness in
projected images.

Step 5. 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.

Maintenance28

Resetting Lamp Hours

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

OSD FUNCTION

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

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

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

Tem 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 the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help.

For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page

29.

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.

Maintenance 29

LED Status & Description

Powe r Temp La mp

O O O

O

O

G

O

--

--

--

--

Power events

Power switch on

Power-up cooling. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down
as it was abnormally shutdown without the normal cooling
dowm sequence.

Stand-by mode.

Lamp LED is blinking during powering up.

Power-down cooling for 90 seconds after power has been turned
off.

G

--

--

R R

R R

R R

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--

Normal operation

It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 2000 hours.
Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately.

R

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

R

The projector will shutdown automatically. If you re-turn on
the power, the projector will shutdown again. Please contact

-

your dealer for assistance.

The projector will shutdown automatically. If you re-turn on
the power, the projector will shutdown again. Please contact

G

your dealer for assistance.

The projector will shutdown automatically. If you try to restart
the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer

G

for assistance.

Lamp events

Thermal events

Thermal sensor 1 over-temperature. The projector will shut-

G

R

G

R

G

R

--

R

-

R

-

R

down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will

-

shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal sensor 2 over-temperature. The projector will shut­down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will

G

shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal sensor 3 over-temperature. The projector will shut­down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will

G

shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal sensor 1 doesn’t work. The projector will shutdown
automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shut­down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal sensor 2 doesn’t work.The projector will shutdown
automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shut-

G

down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Thermal sensor 3 doesn’t work. The projector will shutdown
automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shut-

G

down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.

Maintenance 31

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

Signal cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.502

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

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

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

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

Soft carry case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J7601.001

Component Video cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J2401.001

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

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J3401.011

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

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)

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

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

250W lamp module (UHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J7693.CG1

250W lamp module (P-VIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.J8401.CG1

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

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

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

Presentation Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J2278.001

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

Maintenance32

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Troubleshooting

Common Problems & Solutions

NO POWER

Try these solutions:

• Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the AC adapter socket.

• Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the power outlet.

• Toggle the power switch to the position “

• 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 Key stone 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 AND
RESET LAMP TIMER!

OUT OF LAMP USAGE
TIME. YOU HAVE TO
CHANGE THE LAMP!

OUT OF LAMP USAGE
TIME. CHANGE THE
LAMP!

Projector is searching for input.

Projector has identified the input signal and is run­ning the auto image adjustment function.

Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range.

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

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

The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours.
The warning message will display for 30 seconds every
5 minutes after you turn on the projector and the
power will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.

Troubleshooting34

Specifications

Projector Specifications

Technical Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Product name Digital Projector

Model name PB7210 1024 x 768 XGA

PB7230 1024 x 768 XGA
PB7110 800 x 600 SVGA

Optical

Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F/2.6
Lamp 250W lamp

Electrical

Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 4.0A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 330W (Max)

Mechanical

Dimensions 258 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 211.5 mm (D)

Operating temperature
range

Weight 5.9 lbs (2.7 Kg)

Input terminal

Computer input
RGB input - 1 D-sub 15-pin (female)
RGB input - 2 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 1 Mini jack stereo port

Output

USB mouse connector A/B series x 1
Speaker 2 watt x 1

Control

RS-232C 9-pin x 1

0°C ~ 40°C

bPr RCA jack x 3, through RGB IN-2

Specifications 35

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

832 x 624 49.725 74.550 57.283 MAC16”

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 SXGA1_75
1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 QuadVGA_60
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

35.156 56.250 36.000 SVGA_56

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

35.522 86.957 44.900 XGA_43i

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

60.134 74.700 79.857 MAC19”

Ve r t i c a l
Frequency
(Hz)

Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)

Mode

Supported timing for 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

Specifications36

bPr input

Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)

Vertical Frequency (Hz)

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs

Video mode

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

Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)

Ve r t i c a l
Frequency (Hz)

Pixel Frequency
(MHz)

Specifications 37

Dimensions

Unit: mm

Dimensions38

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 as
ranted for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchase date will be
required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective
within the warranty period, BenQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be
replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, imme­diately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the prod­uct in accordance with BenQ’s written instructions. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
For other information, please refer to BenQ Warranty Information Book.

consumable items and are war-

Warranty 39

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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