Benq PE8700 User Manual

BenQ PE8700 User’s Manual

BenQ PE8700 Video Projector User’s Manual

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 guide through the control menus and operation.

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Do not use this projector near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. The 12V trigger only outputs a DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could cause damage to this unit.

10. Use only accessories specified by BENQ Corporation.

11. Keep the packing material in case the projector should ever need to be shipped.

12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way, including but not limited to objects having fallen or liquids having been spilled into the projector, exposure to rain or condensing moisture, unexplained failure to operate normally, or the unit having been dropped.

BenQ PE8700 Video Projector

BenQ PE8700 User’s Manual

BenQ PE8700 Video Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front/Upper Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear/Bottom Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connect the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjust the Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Floor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Video/ S-Video/ Component (Interlaced Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RGBHV (DTV RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Zoom/Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting an Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting an ASPECT Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the Video Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/POP (Picture-On-Picture) functions . . . . . . . 18

Turning the Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DISPLAY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ENVIRONMENT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

INSTALLATION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

6.Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replace the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Table of Contents

BenQ PE8700 User’s Manual

1. Overview

Features

■ Superior Picture Quality

This single-DMD DLP™ projector provides reliable picture quality with contrast ratio and color uniformity.

■ Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale

With a 6-segment color wheel, the projector can attain refresh rates of up to 300 Hz providing dynamic performance and rich gray-scale without the 'color flicker' or 'rainbowing' associated with other single-DMD DLP™ projectors.

■ Sealed Optical Engine with a High-Quality Lens Design

The optical engine uses a high-quality lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed optical engine prevents light leakage and any dust from entering the engine, which could cause annoying 'spots' in the projected image.

■ Low-Noise Operation

The projector's unique cooling system design prevents annoying fan noise, and is rated at less than 30 dB.

■ Wide Variety of Inputs

The projector can support various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DTV Y/P RGB and DVI-I signals. The HDTV input (DTV Y/P

B/PR and DTV RGB) is accessed through a BNC port, minimizing

B/PR, DTV

the amount of signal degradation from longer cable installations.

■ HDTV-Ready

The projector is compatible with 480i, 480P, 576i, 576p, 1080i and 720P formats (via an external DTV decoder, not provided).

■ De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-Down

Using BenQ's proprietary de-interlacing technology, the projector provides exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.

■ PIP/POP function

Picture-in-picture and picture-on-picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time.

■ Video Memory

This projector allows the users to store up to three different settings in the video memories.

1. Overview

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Location

❚ Front/Upper Side

1. Front Lamp Cover

Remove this cover when replacing the lamp.

2. Projection Lens

3. Front IR Sensor

4. Ventilation Holes (exhaust)

5. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring

Adjusts the focus and zoom of the projection lens.

❚ Rear/Bottom Side

6. Control Panel

Show lamp status and whether the projector is on or off. For more details, see "Control Panel" on page 5.

7. Kensington Lock

This lock can withstand 150 N of force.

1. Connector Panel

For more details, see "Connector Panel" on page 6.

2. Back IR Sensor

3. AC Power IN Socket.

4. AC Power Switch

AC main power switch.

5. Ventilation Holes (intake)

1. Overview

6. Rear Adjusters

Adjusts the height or projection angle.

7. Front Adjusters

Adjusts the height or projection angle.

8. Ceiling Mount Holes

For attaching the prjector to a ceiling mount rack.

Controls and Functions

❚ Control Panel

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1. STANDBY/ON

Press this key for ONE second to turn on the unit when it is in the standby mode. Or press this key to turn off this unit when it is on.

2. INPUT

Switches input sources sequentially.

3. MEMORY

Sequentially recalls settings 1 ~ 3 saved to memory. (Please see "Selecting the Video Memory" on page 17.)

4. MENU

Turns the on-screen display control menu on or off.

5. ENTER

Enters settings for items shown in the menu.

8. POWER LED

Indicates whether the unit is on or off

■ Lit orange when the AC power cord is

plugged into the wall outlet (standby mode). Once in the standby mode, you can press the STANDBY/ON key on the projector or the ON key on the remote control for ONE second to turn on the projector.

■ Lit green when the power is turned on

(operational mode).

■ Flashes orange for the first 30 seconds

after powering up, indicating that the lamp is warming up.

■ Flashes green for one minute after the

projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp is cooling.

9. LAMP LED

Indicates the status of lamp.

■ Lit red when the lamp has developed a

problem. Please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance.

6. EXIT

Exits and saves the setting(s) of items in the menu.

7. ARROW (c/e/d/f)

Use to select the menu or to make various adjustments.

10. Zoom Ring

Adjusts the size of image

■ Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or

rotate counterwise to make the image smaller.

11. Focus Ring

Adjust the focus of the projected images.

1. Overview

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Connector Panel

❚

1. Video (RCA Jack)

Composite video signal input.

2. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin)

Y/C (S-video) signal input

3. Component (RCA Jacks)

480i Component (Y/C

B/CR) video signal input

4. RGB/ HDTV (BNC)

DTV Y/P

B/PR or DTV RGB video signal input.

5. Computer (DVI-I)

RGB Computer and DVI signal input.

6. RS-232C (mini DIN 8-pin)

RS-232C control signal input.

7. 12V Trigger (mini jack)

+12V output, active when the projector is turned on.

1. Overview

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Remote Control

V (VIDEO): Composite video

signal input.

S-V (S-VIDEO): S-Video signal input.

CP (Component): Component Y/C

B/CR input.

CP HD (Component HD): DTV Y/P

B/PR signal input.

RGB HD: DTV RGBHV signal input.

PC (DVI): Computer and DVI signal input

DEFAULT

Restores the default settings for the current input source.

Memory 1 : Restores settings saved in memory 1

Memory 2 : Restores settings saved in memory 2

Memory 3 : Restores settings saved in memory 3

ARROW (c/e/d/f)

Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.

ENTER

Enters the setting for items shown in the menu.

EXIT

Exits and saves the setting(s) of items in the menu.

Turns the on-screen display control menu on or off.

SCREEN c : Control the screen up directly. This function is only available for BENQ's accessory screen.

SCREEN d : Control the screen down directly. This function is only available for BENQ's accessory screen.

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Hold this button down for ONE second to turn the projector on.

OFF

Press this button to turn the projector off.

ANA (A

NAMORPHIC):

Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ration linearly along the horizontal axis to provide full-screen display with a 16:9 aspect ration.

STANDARD (4:3): Displays the projected image with a 4: 3 aspect raion in the center of screen.

LB (Letterbox): Enlarges an image in letter box format to display in full-screen format with a 16:9 aspect ration with upper and lower portion cropped.

WIDE: Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio NON-linearly along the horizontal axis to provide full screen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

THRO (Through): Oneto-one mapping is performing without any scaling of the image. The image is displayed at the center of the screen.

+: Enlarges the size of the

PIP window.

― : Shrinks the size of the

PIP window.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

Enables the PIP function. Use the ARROW keys to adjust the position of the PIP window (Please see "PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/POP (Picture-On-Picture) functions" on page 18.)

ACTIVE: Switches to the active window in PIP display mode.

POP (Picture-on- picture)

Enables the POP function. ( Please see "PIP (Picture-InPicture)/POP (Picture-OnPicture) functions" on page 18.)

LIGHT: Turns the backlight of the remote control on.

1. Overview

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2. Installation

Remote Control

Push on the cover and slide it to open. Install two AAA batteries with the correct polarity, then close the cover.

Notes on Batteries

■ Make sure that the polarities are correct when installing the batteries.

■ Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries.

■ If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage

from battery leakage.

Notes on Remote Control Operation

■ Make sure that there is nothing between the remote control and the IR receiver on the projector that might

obstruct the infrared beam.

■ The effective range of the remote control is between 8m (from the front of the projector) and 5m (from the

rear of the projector), and within 30 degrees horizontally and 15 degrees vertically.

Projector

❚ Connect the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet on the rear of this unit.

Turn on the main power switch at the rear of this unit (next to the AC inlet). The POWER LED will light up in orange. Press the ON key on the remote control or STANDBY/ON key on the projector for ONE second to turn the projector on.

2. Installation

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Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus Ring

Adjusts the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens.

❚ Adjust the Height

There are four screw adjusters on the bottom of the projector. You can adjust the height or projection angle by using these adjusters.

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