Benq PB8250 User Manual

PB8250 Digital Projector
Installation Series
User’s Manual

Welcome

Copyright

Copyright 2004 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,
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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 ........................................................... 4

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

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

Optional Accessories ......................................................................................6

Projector Exterior View ................................................................6

Front / Upper View ........................................................................................6

Back View ........................................................................................................6

Bottom View ...................................................................................................6

Connector Panel .............................................................................................7

Controls and Functions ................................................................8

External Control Panel ...................................................................................8

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

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

Installing or Replacing the Batteries ............................................................11

Setting Up Your Projector ................................... 12

Choosing a Location ...................................................................12

Making Connections ...................................................................12

Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ..........................................13

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input ...........................13

Connecting to Video or S-Video Devices ................................................... 14

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

Adjusting the Height ...................................................................15

Screen Size ...................................................................................15

Operation ............................................................. 17

Start Up ........................................................................................17

Shutdown .....................................................................................18

Digital Keystone Correction .......................................................19

Source Selection ..........................................................................20

Auto Adjustment .........................................................................20

Blank ............................................................................................21

Zoom / Focusing .........................................................................21

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Laser Pointer Operation .............................................................21

Mouse Function Operation ........................................................22

Zoom In + / Zoom Out - ............................................................22

Volume Adjustment ...................................................................22

PIP (Picture In Picture) Operation ............................................ 22

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

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

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

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

Using the menus .......................................................................................... 25

1. Display Menu ........................................................................................... 26

2. Image Menu ............................................................................................. 27

3. Source Menu ........................................................................................... 29

4. Control Menu .......................................................................................... 31

5. PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu ................................................................ 33

Maintenance ......................................................... 34

Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 34

Cleaning the projector case ......................................................................... 34

Cleaning and replacing the air filters .......................................................... 34

Storing the projector .................................................................................... 35

Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 35

Lamp Information ......................................................................36

Use and Replacement of the Lamp ............................................................. 36

Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................... 36

Temp Information ....................................................................................... 38

Indicators ..................................................................................................... 38

Service Information ....................................................................41

Accessories (included in the standard package) ......................................... 41

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .................. 41

Ordering Parts or Getting Information ...................................................... 41

Troubleshooting................................................... 42

Common Problems & Solutions ................................................ 42

Specifications........................................................ 43

Projector Specifications .............................................................. 43

Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 43

Timing Chart ............................................................................... 44

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Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input ....................................44

Supported timing for YPbPr input ..............................................................44

Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .......................................44

Dimensions........................................................... 45

Warranty............................................................... 46

Limited Warranty ........................................................................46

Regulation Statements ......................................... 47

FCC Statement ............................................................................47

EEC Statement .............................................................................47

MIC Statement ............................................................................47

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Table of Contentsvi

Important Safety Instructions

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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

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light beam may damage your eyes.

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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. I
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recommended that you connect your
projector through a power stabilizer,
surge protector or uninterruptible
power

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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 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.

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 life span 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:

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

• Switchable Normal/ Economic mode to reduce the power consumption

• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture

• HDTV compatibility (YP

• Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal

• Replaceable air filter

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

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.

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Remote Control S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable Audio Cables

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USB Cable D-Sub - DVI-I Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V

Component Video Cable

Introduction 5

Optional Accessories

1. Macintosh adapter

2. 250W lamp module

3. Ceiling mount kit

Projector Exterior View

Front / Upper View

Kensington lock slot

AC power inlet

Main power switch

Air filter grill
(See page 34 for detailed information.)

4. Wireless Pro

5. Presentation Pro

6. DVI-I cable

External control panel
(See page 8 for detailed
information.)

Projection lens adjuster

Projection lens

Front adjuster button

Front IR remote sensor

Front adjuster button

Back View

Back IR remote sensor

Connector panel
(See page 7 for more
information.)

Bottom View

Front adjuster

Ventilation grill

Rear adjuster

Lamp door

Front adjuster

Rear adjuster

Introduction6

Rear adjuster

Connector Panel

S-Video jack

RGB signal input

(PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr)

RGB

signal output

Audio/ Video
connector

DVI-I connector

RS 232 control port

For external control
systems and used by
service personnel.

PC Audio jack

USB connector

Introduction 7

Controls and Functions

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External Control Panel

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1. Power (Refer to pages 17 for mor
information.)

Turns the projector on or off.

2. Source (Refer to page 20 for mo
information.)

Sequentially selects the input signal
RGB, DVI, YP

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4. Right 

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Exits and saves the menu settings.

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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.
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picture timings for the displayed
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Used to hide the screen image. You can
press Bl
the image back.

9. Power indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector
is under operation.

10. Temperature warning light (Refer to
page 38 for mor

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

11. Lamp indicator light (Refer to page 36
for more information.)

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights
up or flashes when the lamp has
developed a problem.

12. Zoom r

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.

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Introduction8

Remote Control Description

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Front View

Power (17, 18)

Down/ Menu (25)

 Left/ Keystone -
 Right/ Keystone + (19)

Auto (20)

L-Click/ R-click (22)

oom in +/ Zoom out - (22)

Return (22, 23)

PIP Position (22)

PIP Source (22)

LED (21)

Source (20)

Laser Pointer (21

Exit (25)

Blank (21)

Mouse Pad (22)

Drag (22)

Volume +/- (22)

Mute (22)

PIP Size (22)

Freeze (23)

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.

Preset (32)

Introduction 9

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

Warning Messages on the Back of the Remote Control

The laser beam is visible. It
is necessary to depress
the Laser button for contin­uous output.

The laser pointer is not a
toy. Parents should treat
them with the appropriate
care. This is a useful tool
for adults that should be
used by children only with
adequate supervision.

ATTENTION

LASER DIODE

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Introduction10

Installing or Replacing the Batteries

Push and open the

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battery compartment
lid in the direction
shown.

Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if the 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.

Introduction 11

Setting Up Your Projector

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 tile 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 19 for keystone correction.

Making Connections

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.

IV. Ceiling rear

Setting Up Your Projector12

Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer

RGB

VGA cable

To RGB input

USB cable

USB

Audio cable

PC audio

VGA cable

RGB

A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) may be necessary needed if you are connecting to an
older Macintosh computers.

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

To RGB
input

USB

PC
audio

Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input

Component Video cable

RGB

YPbPr

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 that came with your projector to display these images.

The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:

bPr (default) format.

• 480i • 480p

• 576i • 576p

• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)

Setting Up Your Projector 13

Connecting to Video or S-Video Devices

S-Video devices

Video devices or VCR

S-Video cable

S-Video

Video cable

Audio 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 or D-Sub - DVI-I cable.

VGA cable or D-Sub ­DVI-I cable

Setting Up Your Projector14

Adjusting the Height

The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet.

1. Lift the projector up and press
the adjuster button to release
the adjuster. The adjuster will
drop into position and be
locked.

2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to
fine-tune the projection angle.

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 Display 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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Setting Up Your Projector 15

PB8250 (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

Diagonal measurement Distance
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

from
screen

Diagonal measurement
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

PB8250 (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

Diagonal measure­ment
Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

Distance
from screen

Diagonal measurement

Minimum
zoom

Maximum
zoom

There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.

* 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches

Setting Up Your Projector16

Operation

Po

Po

Po

Start Up

1. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

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

3. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted).

4. Turn the main power switch on. The Po

wer indicator lights orange.

5. Press and hold Po
indicator light flashes green when the power is turned on.

6. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Po
of start up, a default BenQ logo appears.

7. Next, the projector starts to search input signals. Irrespective of selected input source,
the screen shows “Acquiring Signal” at the bottom right corner of the screen. If
there is no input source detected, one of six messages will be displayed on the screen

wer on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The PoPower

wer. In the later stage

Operation 17

continuously: “A

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log YP

8. You can also press So
input signal. For more information, refer to page 20.

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.

Shutdown

1. Press PoPower and a warning mes­sage appears. To turn the projec­tor off, press Po

2. The P

To protect the lamp, the projector will
not respond to any commands during
the cooling process.

orange and the lamp shuts down,
the fans continue to run for
approximately 90 seconds to cool
down the projector.

nalog RGB Searching”, “ D VDVI-A Searching”, “DVI

bPr Searching”, “S-V

wer again.

ideo Searching”, “Comp

urce on the projector or remote control to select your desired

ower indicator light flashes

-D Searching”, “ A nAna-

osite Video Searching”.

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, 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.

Operation18

Digital Keystone Correction

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Left

Rig

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.

t/ Rig

1. Press  Lef
on the control panel of the projec­tor to display the status bar labelled
Keystone. Press Rig
keystoning at the top of the image.
Press  Le

ft to correct keystoning

at the bottom of the image.

2. Press  Ke
on the remote control to display the
status bar labelled Keystone. Press

ystone  to correct keystoning

Ke
at the top of the image. Press 

ystone to correct keystoning at

Ke
the bottom of the image.

ht  (hot key)

ht to correct

ystone/ KeKeystone 

3. Press Me
and adjust the values by pressing  Left

nu key on the projector or the remote control. Go to

stone  on the remote control.

For example,

1. Press Right  on the projector or

2. Press Keystone
or

 Right on the projector or

 on the remote control when you

 Left on the projector or

 Keystone on the remote control

Keystone

Keystone

3. Press
Keystone

are in Display --> Keystone menu.

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1. Press

2. Press
or

3. Press  Left on the projector or  Key­stone on the remote control when you are in
Picture --> Keystone menu.

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Keystone

Keystone

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Operation 19

Source Selection

Au

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.

Auto Adjustment

In some cases, you may need to optimize the
picture quality. To do this, press Au
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.

to on the

The current source information will be dis­played at the bottom right of the screen for
3 seconds, as below.

Analog RGB

1280 x 854 / 60Hz

Presentation Mode

The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning.

Operation20

Blank

Bla

Bl

BLANK

In order to draw the audience’s full atten­tion to the presenter, you can use Bla
hide the screen image. Press Bl
restore the image. A word “BLANK
at the bottom right corner of the screen
when the image is hidden.

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 table
on page 15.

ank again to

” appear

nk to

Focus ring

Laser Pointer Operation

The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It
emits red colored light when you press it and the LED indica­tor lights up green. Do not look into the laser light window or
shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. Refer to the
warning messages on the back of the remote control and the
attached “User Information” prior to using it.

Min. zoom

Max. zoom

Operation 21

Mouse Function Operation

Mo

Mo

+

Zoom

-

Connect the projector to your PC or notebook
with a USB cable prior to using these functions.

The Mo
mouse function. When the displayed image is mag­nified, use the Mo
play areas.

The L-Click and R-Click act as the Left (L) and
Right (R) buttons of a computer mouse.

The Drag toggles between ON and OFF for the
drag function of the remote mouse.

use Pad can take over the PC or notebook

use Pad to move around the dis-

Zoom In + / Zoom Out -

By pressing ZoZoom +, the center of the picture will be magnified.
When the +
fied. Use the Mouse Pad to navigate the image. By pressing Zoom
, the size of the image is reduced. When the ­again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to the origi­nal size. You can also restore the actual image size by pressing
Return.

button is pressed again, the picture is further magni-

button is pressed

-

Volume Adjustment

Adjust the loudness by pressing VVolume + / - . Or press MuMute to
mute the sound.

PIP (Picture In Picture) Operation

By pressing the PIP-Source, PIP-Pos and PIP-Size hot
keys, you can enable the PIP (Picture In Picture)
function and choose the position and size of the PIP
image.

Refer to page 33 for more information.

Operation22

Freeze

F

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

function, press F
change the input source and release the pause function).

reeze again, ReReturn or SoSource (this will

Preset Mode Selection

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

PC / DVI Signal Input

Presentation Vivid Video Economic

YPbPr / S-Video / Video Signal Input

Gaming Video Cinema Economic

Refer to page 32 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

Display

Image

Source

Analog RGB /
DVI

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Phase
H Size

Auto Resize
H Position
V Position
Color Temp
Information

Mirror
Source
Vo lume
Tr eble
Bass
Mute

YPbPr (480p/

576p/ 720p/ 1080i)

Ratio
H Position
V Position
Color
Tint
Color Temp

YCbCr (480i/ 576i)
/ S-Video / Video

Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint

Ratio
System
Sharpness
Color Temp
Information

Control

PIP

Language
OSD -- OSD Pos., OSD Time
Setup -- Source Scan, Keystone Hold, Mirror Hold, Blank Time,

Auto Off, User Logo
Economic Mode
Preset Mode --

(PC signal input only) Presentation Mode, Vivid Mode, Video Mode,
Economic Mode
(YPbPr/ YCbCr/ S-Video/ Video signal input) Gaming Mode, Video
Mode, Cinema Mode, Economic 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

Operation24

Using the menus

(

Me

Left

Rig

Ke

Le

Ke

Di

Ke

The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjust­ments and settings.

There are 10 different menu languages. (

The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone.

1. Press Me

nu on the projector or remote

control to turn the on-screen menu on.

Refer to page 31 for more details.)

4. Adjust keystone values by press­/ Rig

ing  Left
jector or  Ke

ystone/ KeKeystone

 on the remote control.

ht on the pro-

2. Use  Le
 Ke
control to select Di

3. Use Exit or

ft/ RiRight on the projector or

ystone/ KeKeystone  on the remote

splay menu.

MeMenu on the projector

or Down/ Menu on the remote
control to select Ke

ystone.

5. PressExit on the projector or

press Exit twice* on the
remote control to leave and save
the settings.

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

Operation 25

1. Display Menu

Analog RGB/ DVI/ YPbPr (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i) signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Keystone

Brightness

Contrast

Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to page 19 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.

-25

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

-25

0

0

+25

+25

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

Phase

H Size

Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.

YCbCr (480i, 576i)/ S-Video/ Video signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Keystone

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

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.

Operation26

2. Image Menu

*

Analog RGB/ DVI signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Makes the best fit of the image to the screen,

Auto Resize

1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9

Adjusts the horizontal posi­tion of the projected image.

H Position

Adjusts the vertical position
of the projected image.

V Position

-30 +30

-30

Adjusts the white color. The higher the value, the more reddish white the

Color Temp

Information

image becomes. The lower the value, the more bluish white the image
becomes.*

Shows the current image resolution.

*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.

YPbPr (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i) signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Users have 2 options for the image ratio.

Ratio

1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9

H Position

V Position

As above.

As above.

+30

Color

Tint

Color Temp

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.

As above.

Operation 27

YCbCr (480i, 576i)/ S-Video/ Video signal input

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Ratio

System

Sharpness

Color Temp

Information

As above.

Shows the Video input system format,

1.NTSC 2. PAL 3.SECAM 4. YUV.

Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.

As above.

As above.

Operation28

3. Source 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.

Source

Volume

Treble

•

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.

Shows the current signal source.

Adjusts the volume level.

Adjusts the treble level. (-5 ~ 5)

Operation 29

Bass

Off

On

Mute

Adjusts the bass level. (-5 ~ 5)

On

Off

Operation30

4. Control Menu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.

Language

OSD

Use the  /  key to select the desired language from among English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified
Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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.

Source Scan

Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals. If the
source scan is on, the projector will search for input signals in the follow­ing order: Analog RGB --> DVI-A --> DVI-D --> Analog YPbPr --> S­Video --> Composite Video until it acquires a signal. If the function is not
activated, the projector selects the last input signal.

Keystone Hold

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

Setup

Mirror Hold

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

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 projector will automatically shutdown
when there is no input signal detected.

User Logo

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.

Operation 31

Preset Mode

Vi

Mo

Vi

Mo

E

Gam

Vi

Mo

Ci

E

Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set­up to suit your program type.

PC/ DVI Signal input

1. PPresentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is
emphasized in this mode.

vid Mo

2. Vi
brightness are well-balanced.

3. Vi

4. E

deo Mo

in their natural color.

conomic Mode: Use this mode to reduce the system noise and
reduce the power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also
extended with lower light output.

de: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and

de: Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images

YPbPr/ YCbCr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input

1. Gam

ing Mode: Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living

room.

deo Mo

2. Vi
enjoying TV movies.

3. Ci

4. E

nema Mode: With a lower color temperature, it is suitable for

enjoying cinematic movies.

conomic Mode: Use this mode to reduce the system noise and
reduce the power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also
extended with lower light output.

de: With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for

Reset

Lamp Hour

Returns all settings to the factory preset values.

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.

Operation32

5. PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu

Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two input sources, which
enhances your presentation in a more effective way.

These functions are available only when the input source 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  /  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  /  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 in the PIP image.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast.

Increases or decreases the color intensity of the PIP image.

Adjusts the color tones of the PIP image. The higher the value, the more
reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the
image becomes.

Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer

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

Operation 33

Maintenance

Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep
the lens clean and clean the air filter to prevent overheating.

Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter. 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.

Cleaning and replacing the air filters

It is necesssary to clean the air filters periodically. If the filters are not cleaned, they can
become clogged with dust and prevent proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and a
malfunction of the projector.

A warning message like the one pictured to the
right will be displayed for 10 seconds every 300
hours to remind you to clean the filters.

1. Turn the project off and wait until the fans
stop running.

2. Disconnect the projector from any cables.

3. Open one air filter cover from the left and draw another one from the front sides of the
projector.

From the front side:

From the left side:

Maintenance34

4. Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers
and other office equipment to clean the filters. Or
use a soft brush (such as a clean artist’s paintbrush)
to gently sweep the dust away.

If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filters are
broken, contact your place of purchase to replace
them.

5. Replace the filters then press the covers back until
they click into place.

If the covers are not correctly seated in place, you
will be reminded by a message displayed on the
screen every three minutes. The projector will
automatically shut down after 10th minutes if there
has been no further action taken. Re-install the
filters securely, then turn on the power again.

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.

Transporting the projector

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 35

Lamp Information

Lamp I

Lamp in

Use and Replacement of the Lamp

When the Lamp I

ndicator 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 explode.

For more detailed information, please refer to page 38.

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.

The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours, and
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.
The message will flash on the center of the screen with
the Lamp in

dicator lighting up red for 40 seconds and

shut down afterwards.

The out of lamp time warning is calculated on normal mode operation. If the projector is run in
economy mode the allowable lamp time is 3000 hours. If the projector is used in both normal
and economy modes then the allowable lamp time is calculated at a rate of 66% while the
economy mode is active. In this case the out of lamp time warning will occur between 2000
and 3000 hours depending on the percentage of economy mode usage.

Lamp Replacement

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

Maintenance36

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.

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. Loosen the screw that fixing 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 4. 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 5. Insert a new lamp. Make sure the handle is fully locked and tighten the screw firmly.

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

Do not over tighten the screw.

Maintenance 37

Step 6. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the

D

mp c

D

lamp i

use dama

R

Exit

Me

EXIT

Step 7. R

i. Press and hold Exit
for 3 seconds to display the total used
lamp time.

ii. Press Me
the remote control to access the lamp
hour timer. An adjustment message
will appear.

iii. Press W or X to reset lamp hours
and press EXIT

screw. D
lamp c
is replaced, reset the total lamp operation
time. D
replaced as this could cause dama

o not turn the power on with the

over remomoved. Whenever the lamp

o not reset if the lamp i

eset the lamp counter

on the projector

nu on the projector or on

to leave.

s not

ge.

Te mp Information

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 38.

Indicators

Illustration

1. Blank -- : Light OFF

2. : Light flashing

3. : Light ON

4.

5.

O : Orange light
R : Red light
G : Green light

6.

Maintenance38

LED Status & Description

Or

Power Temp Lamp

Power events

The projector has just been connected to a power outlet.

O O O

Stand-by mode.

O

O

G

--

--

--

(1) The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was

abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down
process. Or

(2) The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power

is turned off.

The PoPower indicator light is flashing during powering up.

The projector is under normal operation.

G

Lamp events

---

--

--

Thermal events

--

-

--

R

R

R

R

G

The lamp counter has developed a problem.

It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 2000 / 3000
(Economic Mode) hours. Replace the projection lamp with a
new one immediately.

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

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

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

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-

-

G

R

R

-

start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your

G

dealer for assistance.

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

Maintenance 39

The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-

G

G

O

O

O

R

R

R

R

R

R

G

-

start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your

G

dealer for assistance.

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

G

dealer for assistance.

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

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

G

dealer for assistance.

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

G

dealer for assistance.

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

R

dealer for assistance.

Maintenance40

Service Information

mb

Accessories (included in the standard package)

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Numb

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.J8104.001

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

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

er

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.26J95.011

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

D-Sub - DVI-I cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J2103.501

Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)

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

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

300W lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J7693.CG1

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

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

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

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

DVI-I cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J2508.501

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

.

Maintenance 41

Troubleshooting

Common Problems & Solutions

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 batteries are out of power. Replace both of the batteries with new ones.

There is an obstacle between the
remote control and the projector.

You are too far away from the
projector.

Troubleshooting42

Remove the obstacle.

Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the

projector.

Specifications

Projector Specifications

Technical Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Product name Digital Projector
Model name PB8250 1024X768 XGA

Optical

Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F/2.4
Lamp 300W P-VIP lamp

Electrical

Power supply AC100 ~ 240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 395W (Max)

Mechanical

Dimensions 320 mm (W) x 106 mm (H) x 236 mm (D)
Operating temperature

range
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 Kg)

0°C ~ 40°C

Input terminal

Computer input
RGB input D-sub 15-pin (female)
DVI-I input
Video signal input
S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x1
VIDEO RCA jack x1
HDTV signal input D-sub <--> YP
Audio signal input
Audio 1 Mini jack stereo port

bPr RCA jack x3, through RGB input

Output

USB mouse connector A/B series x1
Speaker 1 watt x 2
RGB
Audio L/R

Control

RS-232C 9-pin x1

Specifications 43

Timing Chart

Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input

Horizontal

Resolution

Frequency
(kHz)

720x400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720x400_85

31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60

640x480

800x600

1024x768

1280x1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 SXGA3_60

Supported timing for YP

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

bPr input

Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)

Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)

Mode

Horizontal

Vertical Frequency

Signal Format

Frequency (kHz)

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

(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)

Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)

Specifications44

Dimensions

Unit: mm

Dimensions 45

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-

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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 (Electric 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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