Benq PE5120 User Manual

PE5120 Digital Projector

Home Entertainment Series

User’s Manual

Welcome

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Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation 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.

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Safety, regulatory and legal information ................................................. 5

FCC statement (for U.S. users) .............................................................................................. 5

EEC statement (for European users) ..................................................................................... 5

MIC statement ........................................................................................................................ 5

Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 6

Moisture condensation ........................................................................................................... 9

Avoid using volatile liquids .................................................................................................... 9

Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 9

Overview .................................................................................................... 10

Features ................................................................................................................ 10

Accessories ........................................................................................................... 10

Projector exterior view ........................................................................................ 11

Front / upper side ................................................................................................................... 11

Rear side .................................................................................................................................. 11

Bottom side ............................................................................................................................. 11

Rear connector panel .............................................................................................................. 11

Controls and functions ....................................................................................... 12

Projector .................................................................................................................................. 12

Remote control ....................................................................................................................... 12

Positioning your projector ....................................................................... 14

Choosing a location ............................................................................................ 14

Obtaining a preferred projected image size ....................................................... 15

Ceiling installation for a 16:9 (widescreen) ratio screen ...................................................... 15

Floor installation for a 16:9 (widescreen) ratio screen ......................................................... 15

Ceiling installation for a 4:3 (standard) ratio screen ............................................................ 17

Floor installation for a 4:3 (standard) ratio screen ............................................................... 17

Connecting various equipment ................................................................ 18

Connecting video inputs .................................................................................... 19

Connecting component-video devices .................................................................................. 19

Connecting S-video or video device ...................................................................................... 19

Connecting a computer ..........................................................................................................19

Using the projector and remote control .................................................. 20

Preparations ........................................................................................................ 20

Turning the power on ......................................................................................... 20

Switching input signals ....................................................................................... 20

Adjusting the image ............................................................................................ 21

Adjusting the angle height ...................................................................................................... 21

Auto-adjusting the image .......................................................................................................21

Correcting Keystone picture distortion ................................................................................. 21

Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ................................................................................... 22

Optimizing the image ......................................................................................... 23

Personalizing the projector menu display ......................................................... 23

Turning the power off ......................................................................................... 24

Using the on-screen display menus ......................................................... 25

Menu structure .................................................................................................... 25

How to use the on-screen display menus .......................................................... 26

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Picture menu .......................................................................................................27

Pro-picture menu ................................................................................................27

Setting menu ........................................................................................................ 28

Advance menu .....................................................................................................28

Information menu ...............................................................................................28

Additional information ............................................................................ 29

Care of the projector ...........................................................................................29

Cleaning the lens ..................................................................................................................... 29

Cleaning the projector case ....................................................................................................29

Storing the projector .............................................................................................................. 29

Transporting the projector .....................................................................................................29

Replacing the lamp (contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) ........................ 30

Indicator lights ..................................................................................................... 31

Service information ............................................................................................. 32

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

Specifications .......................................................................................................34

Optical characteristics ............................................................................................................ 34

Electrical characteristics ......................................................................................................... 34

Input terminal ......................................................................................................................... 34

Output terminal ...................................................................................................................... 34

General characteristics ............................................................................................................ 34

Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 35

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Safety, regulatory and legal information

Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your best guide to the control menus and product operation.

FCC statement (for U.S. users)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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 (for European users)

This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for EMC (Electro 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 areas.

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Safety instructions

Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest 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.

Safety instructions

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

2. Please read this user’s manual before you

operate your projector. Save this user’s manual for future reference.

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

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

3. Refer servicing only to qualified service personnel.

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

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Safety instructions (continued)

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

8. 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.

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

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

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

12. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover the projector with a cloth or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may cause damage to the lamp, the projector to fail or result in fire.

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Safety instructions (continued)

13. Do not place the projector in any of the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector’s lifespan and darkening the screen.

- Locations near fire alarms

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

- Locations where altitude are higher than 10000 feet.

15. Do not stand the projector on end vertically.

Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to it.

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

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

Besides probable physical

17. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply’s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

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ft.

14. Always place the projector 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 projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp or other components.

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Moisture condensation

Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location. When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use the projector for at least 2 hours after a sudden change in temperature.

Avoid using volatile liquids

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or some types of cleaner, near the projector. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. When cleaning, be sure to follow the cleaning product’s safety instructions.

Disposal

This product contains the following materials which are harmful to humans and the environment.

• Lead, which is contained in solder.

• Mercury, which is used in the lamp.

To properly dispose of the product or used lamps, consult your local environmental authority for advice.

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Overview

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 these following features:

• Compact and portable unit

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• 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.

• 8 sets of preset mode

• 5-segment color wheel

• Powerful AV function

• 26dB Noise Level under Economic Mode

• Native 16:9 aspect ratio

• HDTV compatibility (YC

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

bCr)

Accessories

The standard accessories that came with your projector can be found on the included Quick Start Guide. Optional accesssories are listed below. You can purchase these accessories through your projector dealer. Refer

to page 31 for a full list of the accessories part numbers which may get you communicate with your dealer easier.

1. Ceiling mount kit

2. Spare lamp kit

3. DVI cable

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Projector exterior view

Front / upper side

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Rear side

1. Ventilation grill

2. Front adjuster button

3. Front adjuster foot

4. External control panel (See page 12 for detailed information.)

5. Focus ring and zoom ring

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. Lens cap

9. Connector panel (See below for more information.)

10. Rear adjuster feet

11. Kensington lock slot

Bottom side

12. Front adjuster foot

13. Lamp door

14. Rear adjuster feet

Rear connector panel

Refer to page 17 for more information on making connections to various equipment.

15. Rear IR remote sensor

16. DVI-I Video digital input

17. USB port (for servicing)

18. RGA Video analog input

19. S-Video input

20. Component Video input

21. Power cord socket

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