Benq PB8120, PB8220, PB8230 User Manual
PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120
Digital Projector
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............. 1
Introduction ........................................................... 4
Projector Features ................................................................ 4
Shipping Contents ............................................................... 5
Optional Accessories ...................................................................... 5
Projector Descriptions ........................................................ 6
Front View ........................................................................................ 6
Left View ........................................................................................... 6
Back View ........................................................................................... 6
Bottom View ...................................................................................... 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 .................................. 12
HDTV description ........................................................................... 12
Connecting to Various Equipment ................................................ 13
Operation ............................................................. 14
Start Up .............................................................................. 14
Digital Keystone Correction ............................................. 15
Auto Adjustment ............................................................... 15
Source Selection ................................................................. 16
Menu System ..................................................................... 16
1. Display Menu ............................................................................. 17
2. Image Menu ................................................................................ 18
3. Source Menu ............................................................................... 19
4. Control Menu .............................................................................. 20
5. PIP Menu ..................................................................................... 21
Shutdown ........................................................................... 22
Maintenance......................................................... 23
Table of Contents iii
Lamp Information .............................................................23
Use and Replacement of the Lamp .................................................23
Lamp LED Indicators ..................................................................... 23
Lamp Replacement ..........................................................................23
Resetting Lamp Hours ..................................................................... 25
Temp Information ............................................................. 25
Service Information ...........................................................26
Accessories (included in the standard package) ............................26
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) ......26
Ordering Parts or Getting Information .......................................... 26
Troubleshooting................................................... 27
Common Problems & Solutions .......................................27
Status Messages ...............................................................28
Specifications........................................................ 29
Projector Specifications .....................................................29
Timing Chart ......................................................................30
Supported timing for PC input ....................................................... 30
Supported timing for YPbPr input .................................................30
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .......................... 31
Dimensions........................................................... 32
Warranty............................................................... 33
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 33
Safety Regulations ................................................ 34
FCC Statement ...................................................................34
EEC Statement ...................................................................34
MIC Statement ...................................................................34
Table of Contentsiv
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
• To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user-serviceable parts
inside.
• Please read this user’s manual before
you operate your projector. Save this
user’s manual for future reference.
• 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
bandwidth of 100 to 240 volts, but
could fail if power cuts or surges of
±10 volts occur. In these high-risk
areas, it is recommended to install a
power stabilizer unit.
Important Safety Instructions 1
Safety Instructions
1. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes
prior to removing the lamp assembly
for replacement.
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.
PB8220
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this appliance.
*Take it to a qualified technician when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently used.
3. Never replace 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 or
other bedding.
- Do not cover this unit with a cloth.
- Do not place any inflammables near the
ventilation holes.
9. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation.
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle
of more than 15 degrees front to back.
Using the unit when it is not fully
horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or
damage to, the lamp.
If the ventilation holes are seriously
obstructed, overheating inside the unit
may result in a fire.
8. Do not place this unit in any of the following environments.
- Space where is poorly ventilated or
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance
from walls.
- Locations where temperatures may
become excessively high, such as the inside
of a car with all windows rolled up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, dust,
or cigarette smoke may contaminate
optical components, shortening the
projector’s lifespan and darkening the
screen.
- Locations near fire alarms
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
• Hight quality manual zoom lens
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Easy digital keystone correction through hot keys to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• On-screen menus in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,
Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
• Switchable Normal/ Video mode for data/ video display
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture
• HDTV compatibility (YP
The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the lighting conditions and con-
trast/brightness settings.
bPr)
Introduction4
Shipping Contents
The projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard PC or laptop
computer connections. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below.
If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Projector User’s Manual
Batteries User’s Manual CD 3-2 Converter Warranty Booklet
Remote Control S-Video Cable AV Cable VGA Cable
USB cable HDTV cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V
Quick Start Guide
US
Audio Cable
EU
UK
Optional Accessories
1. Macintosh adapter 2. 250W lamp module
3. Soft carry case 4. Ceiling mount kit
Introduction 5
Projector Descriptions
Front View
Ventilation grill
Speaker
External control
panel (see next
page)
Projection lens
adjuster
Front adjuster
Left View
RGB signal input
RS 232 control port
S-Video jack
Back View
Ventilation grill
IR remote sensor
Rear adjustment foot
Bottom View
Projection lens
Audio/ Video connector
IR remote sensor
bPr connector
YP
RGB signal output
Audio ja ck
USB mouse connector
Lamp door
Introduction6
External Control Panel
➍
➌
➋
➊
➎
➏
➐
➑
➒
➊ Power
Press and hold the Power key to turn the
projector on or off.
➋ Auto
Automatically determines the best picture
settings for current received signals.
➌ Left/ Keystone - ➍ Exit
➎ Right/ Keystone + ➏ Menu
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.
➐ Source
Selects signal sources from among PC,
Video, S-Video and YP
bPr.
➑ Lamp Indicator
The Lamp Indicator will light up when the
lamp needs service, cooling or replacement.
See "Lamp Information" on page 23 for
more detailed information.
➒ Temp indicato r
The Temp indicator will flash when the
system temperature is too high, which may
occur if the projector is operated
improperly. See Temp Information on page
25 for more detailed information.
Introduction 7
Adjuster
The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Push the buttons 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
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