BenQ PB6240 User's Manual
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1. 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 Electronic 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 42 Regulation Statements2. E To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Cy Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below HB 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 MB Retract the adjuster feet E Remove the batteries from the remote control MB 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 31 Lamp information Warning message When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp please install anew lamp or consult your dealer An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break For more detailed information on lamp warnings please refer to page 34 AN 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
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4. Resize Aspect Ratio Sharpness Source Source System Resolution Application Mode Application Mode Lamp Hour Lamp Hour When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected Operation 23 24 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on screen display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings There are 10 different menu languages Refer to page 29 for more details The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone 1 Press Y Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control to turn the on screen menu on NER ARTEN En dicto dades Frente curte i u O Fryste a BAE Ja EA 2 C Contras 2 Use 4 Left Right on the projector or Y on the remote control to select the y Picture menu 3 Press Exit or Menu on the projector or onthe remote control to select Keystone E Appecation Modes Presentation caa Teme MA 242 O5 O Kayston I E iC Brightness I D P Garrit O A32 lt O LI Operation 4 Adjust keystone values by pressing Y Left Right on the projector or on the remote control EAS Ei Application modes Presentation G coke Temp i o CI keystore ji a w Brights i a P Contrast WA aa 5 Press Exit on the projector or press Menu twice on the remote control to leave and save the setting The first press l
5. system noise and reduce power consumption by 20 The lamp life is also extended with lower light output 5 Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector C Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Resolution Application Mode Lamp Hour System Operation Shows the current signal source Shows the native resolution of the input signal Shows the selected mode inthe 29 Picture menu Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Shows the Video input system format NTSC SECAM or PAL Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface I Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust W 1f there is dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface C37 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 I To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth
6. the manual ina safe place for later recall The password can be entered by using either the buttons on the projector or the remote control Change You will be asked to enter the current password before changing to a new Password one For more information refer to page 17 Operation 4 Advance menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language User Logo High Altitude Mode 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 Refer to page 12 for more information Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen Sets whether the projector searches automatically for input signals If the source scan is on f the projector will scan for input signals until it acquires a signal If the function is not activated the projector selects the last used input signal Language sets the language for the OSD control menus Use 4 Left Right on the projector or 4 on the remote control to select your desired language from among English French German Italian Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese and Korean Enables the user to select which logo screen will appear during projector start up Three modes are available Default BenQ logo
7. the password is incorrect a Password Error message displays Press to try again or press to cancel 4 Check the new password i Pressing Auto completes the procedure ii Press to try again iii Press Y to cancel the set up and return to the on screen menu 18 Operation Adjusting the image Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet These adjusters change the image height and projection angle To adjust the projector 1 Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster The adjuster will drop into position and be locked C3 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes 2 Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the horizontal angle To retract the feet hold up the projector while pressing the front adjuster button then slowly lower the projector Scew the rear adjuster feet in a reverse direction C7 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 Picture menu on the projector control panel or on the remote control Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control Within 3 seconds the b
8. the power is turned off Stand by mode The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up The projector is under normal operation 34 Maintenance Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Lamp events 1 The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down Or 2 Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal events The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance The projector has shutdown automatically If you try to re start the projector it will shutdown again Please contact your dealer for assistance Maintenance 35 Service information Accessories included in the standard package DescHption AI rar ese Part Number Power cord US A IA 27 01818 000 Power cord PUN or A SG Ok AD cd 27 82718 281 POWER cord Utada eae ha 27 01018 000 VGA cable rania tte Suet ee BW ag ee A 50 J0508 503 Video cable ck ee ee oe a a ae a ee ee as 50 J1303 501 o A E EE E E AE AE
9. turning the power back on please contact your dealer The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours Install a new lamp for optimal performance If the projector is normally run with Preset Economic Lamp Waming Mode selected page 25 you may continue to een operate the projector until the 2980 hour lamp E Lam If Bright be Lora ea ty warning appears The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours the G power will shutdown in 20 hours time A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the Cut Of Lamp Usage Time projector runs out of lamp time ZAU Hours Tre Power Wall Tum Ort After SU Hours The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours This message will flash in the center of the screen together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for Cukor Levp Usage The 40 seconds The projector will shutdown after 40 3000 Hass seconds The lamp MUST be replaced before the Change The Lan projector will operate normally Replacing the lamp UN To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pie
10. 7 131 10 7 257 16192 995195 12 19 1463 20 19 Sm 373 3734 27 8727 155 s eo 498 4973 610 0095 Screen size chart 16 9 aspect ratio Distance Diagonal measurement Distance from Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom zoom zoom cm 7 80 e r pa as an 504 EEEREN 700 175 16192918 110 1 11 20 1544 2 50 15391847 753 385 e o 344 par 420 74157 150 8 800 459 4589 550 1598 CT The recommended focus range is from 1 5 8 meters 6 32 feet There is 3 5 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations 1 m 3 28 feet 1 foot 0 305 m 14 Positioning your projector Connection 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 C7 In the connections shown below some cables are not included with the projector see page 6 They are commercially available from electronics stores Connecting a computer VGA cable NI dNOO aNs G VGA cable mm Audio cable USB cable CT A Mac adapter an optional accessory is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh computers Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external displa
11. Beno PB6240 Digital Projector Portable Series User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 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 manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation 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 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 instruCctioNS w ve s l O O WAA AA AA 5 Projector features swwsswwemesmsamsomawewa 5 STi UNS CO TE ee een 6 Projector exterior VIEW MRLEFFPEPFBELFFEPPELFEEEPEEEEFEPEPLEPFEFBEELER 7 CON IAEA ans 9 Positioning your projector smew 12 Choosing a location swwwsmwemeamsamsw
12. E A 50 72920 011 RCA R W audio cables WA 50 J1311 001 PA rer 50 L4302 501 O CANTY CAS rare RE LEE E E E E 47 J9610 001 USBU e Cable 32 6 eet EEA E EAN 50 73213 501 Remotecontrol 56 26J98 011 9 2 POWET COnVerler adela Re dade nas eae 22 91008 001 Optional accessories not included in the standard package Description OF Pals near tae EROAA Partnumber Macadapter swicchable ii beta meas 20 20118 A15 250 W Wamp A Meilenstein 59 J9901 CG1 Cale mount Kits suis deinen nr ana eos 60 J7683 001 Wireless Pro CEU is db boa ats ea AE Ce 59 J8201 001 Wireless IA siatere ee aoe E Mero eeu de 59 J8201 002 Presentation Plus 65 J9306 001 omponent Video cable Vivi ne este esas 50 J2401 001 eS oy CONNECLOLS 2 dera aaa iria tt 50 J0Y01 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 36 Maintenance Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector and plug the power cord into the cable power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process completed NO PICTURE Cause Reme
13. Makes the best fit of the image to the screen 1 On 2 Off There are two aspect ratio settings Auto Resize Aspect Ratio 1 4 3 for a standard screen 2 16 9 for a wide screen Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image H Position Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image V Position This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion Phase H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer Operation 27 28 3 Setting menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Off On Mute 4 Cy Adjusts the volume level St J OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press The range is from 5 to 100 seconds Volume Reset Returns all settings to the factory preset values This is a selectable function Selecting limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password When the function is activated for the first time you have to set a password for it For more information refer to page 17 Once the password is set and this function is selected the projector is password protected Users who do not know the correct password can not use the projector Password C37 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Write the password you used in this manual and keep
14. adjust the values by pressing Left Right on the projector or 4 on the remote control For example 1 Press Lefton the projector or 2 Press on the remote control or 3 Press 1 Left on the projector or on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone ME lo Keystone ZZ 1 6 1 Press Right on the projector or 2 Press on the remote control or 3 Press Right on the projector or on the remote control when you are in Picture gt Keystone menu Keystone MN Jo Keystone MN A 6 Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your program type To select a operation mode that suits your need press Mode The picture modes available for different types of signals are shown below PC Signal Input Presentation default sRGB Photo YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input Refer to page 25 for more information Operation Switiching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time To sequentially select input sources press the Source button on the projector control panel or the remote control The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds For a quick search you can also press the button repeatedly until your desired signal is displayed Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention
15. black screen or blue screen A mode for extreme environments like high altitude and high tempera ture We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environ ment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level and is hotter than 40 C To activate the High Altitude Mode select Y by pressing or on the projector or remote control A confirmation message displays Press Auto We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode by selecting WA when your environment is higher than 3000 feet and is hotter than 40 C Do you want to turn on High Altitude Mode Yes Auto No Next time you turn on the projector it will show a message pictured below as a reminder during the start up Current Status High Altitude Mode On This mode is used for protecting projector from extreme environment and may cause high fan speed Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme environments excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme environments Operation 29 30 Economic Mode Use this mode to reduce
16. ces 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 32 Maintenance 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 Slide the latch to release the lamp as shown in the picture Step 4 Loosen the screw that holds 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 5 Lift the handle so that it stands up Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector CT 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 6 Insert a new lamp Make sure the handle is fully locked move the latch back and tighten t
17. dy The video source is not turned on or Turn the video source on and check that the connected correctly signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly Chedkthe connection connected to the input source device The input signal has not been Select the correct input signal with the Source correctly selected key on the projector or remote control The lens cap is still attached to the iene Remove the lens cap 7 BLURRED IMAGE Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus The projector and the screen are not Adjust the projection angle and direction as The lens cap is still attached to the lens REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one Remove the lens cap There is an obstacle between the l Remove the obstacle remote control and the projector You are too far away from the Stand within 6 meters 19 5 feet of the projector projector Troubleshooting 37 Specifications Projector specifications C37 All specifications are subject to change without notice General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB6240 1024x 768 XGA Optical Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lens F Number PB6240 F 2 4 to 2 6 f 24 0 to 29 1 mm Lamp 250W lamp Electrical Power supply AC100 240V 3 2A 50 60 Hz Automatic Power consumption 350W Max Mechanical Dimension
18. e Remote control and battery __User smanualCD Warranty booklet Ba E S Video cable Video cable VGA cable Audio cables S Video cable Videocable VGA cable Audio cables USBcable 3 2 power adaptor Power cord gt 6 Introduction Optional accessories l Macintosh adapter 5 Presentation Plus 2 250W lamp module 6 Component Video cable 3 Ceiling mount kit 7 RS232 connector 4 Wireless Pro Projector exterior view Front upper side External control panel See page 9 for etait information Focus ring and Zoom ring Ventilation grill Front adjuster buttor __XW Front IR remote sensor Front adjuster foot a Projection lens Lens cap Rear side Connector panel See page 8 for more information Introduction 7 8 Bottom side Front adjuster foot Lamp cover Rear adjuster foot gt Rear adjuster foot Connector panel Refer to page 12 for more information on making connections to various equipment e ea USB socket RGB signal output AC 20 socket amp RS232 Audio socket control port IR remote sensor ELLE S Video socket RGB signal input__ M Video socket PC YPbPr YCbCr socket AC power cord inlet Introduction Controls and functions External control panel 6 Power Refer to pages 17 and 22 for more information Turns the projector on or off Source Refer to pa
19. e date will be required with any warranty claim In the event this prod uct 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 prod uct in accordance with BenQ s written instructions especially the ambient humidity must be in between 10 and 90 temperature in between 0 C and 40 C altitude lower than 10000 feet and avoiding to operate the projector in a dusty environment This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country For other information please refer t0 BenQ Warranty Information Book Warranty 41 1d 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 inter ference 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
20. e screen the zoom setting and the video format each factors in the projected image size BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16 9 and 4 3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector l Determine the aspect ratio of your screen 4 3 or 16 9 2 Determine the projection distance allowed in your room Install the projector ata proper distance from the screen 3 Refer to the table of 4 3 or 16 9 Screen Size depending on your screen ratio Locate the suitable value in the column of Distance from Screen In the same row you will find the maximum and minimum projected image sizes 4 Determine the preferred height of your projector For example if you are using a 4 3 screen with 2 5 meters projection distance the maximum image size is close to 1 91 meters diagonal If you place the projector above or below the screen you have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen after turning the projector on In these situations some image distortion will occur Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion See page 20 for keystone correction Focus ring Zoom ring ao 1 00000000 o0o00000 00000 Positioning your projector 13 Screen size chart 4 3 aspect ratio Distance Diagonal measurement Distance from Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom zoom zoom i 457 3497 e 904981597610
21. eads you back to the submenu and the second press closes the on screen menu 1 Picture menu C 37 Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type PC Signal Input l Presentation Mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode 2 sRGB Photo Mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images It is suitable for photo viewing 3 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room Application 4 Video Mode Is appropriate for playing movies video clips from Mode digital cameras or DVs in an extensive space YPbPr S Video Video Signal Input 1 Photo Mode Is perfect for viewing photos The color saturation and brightness are well balanced 2 Movie Mode Is suitable for enjoying colorful movies in a home theater 3 Cinema Mode Is suitable for enjoying darker movies in a home theater 4 Gaming Mode Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room 4 color temperature settings are available 1 T1 With the highest color temperature T1 makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings 2 T2 Makes images appear bluish white 3 T3 Maintains normal colorings for white Color Temp 4 T4 Makes images a
22. en the message Password setup completed displays ii Press to go back to the previous Password Setup screen and re enter four digits Do you want to use 0 0 0 0 as your password iii Press Y to cancel the password set up and return to the on screen menu Yes Aut No Cancel y If you forget the password You will be asked to enter the four digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message displays You can retry by turning off the projector by pressing Power and start again or if you did not record the password in this manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure To enter the password recall procedure Press and hold for 5 seconds The projector will display a coded number on the screen Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector To change the password 1 Open the on screen menu and go to E Setting gt Change Password 2 Press 4 or gt A Change Password message displays 3 Enter the old password i Ifthe password is correct you can go on to enter new password C37 IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password ss Keep this manual in a safe place ii If
23. g at rear of screen Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment I Floor front Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability IT Ceiling front Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set EE in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on III Floor rear Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen is required Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on IV Ceiling rear Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling behind the screen Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location Set in the Advance gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on Positioning your projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to th
24. ge 21 for more information Sequentially selects the input signal RGB YPbPr Video or S Video 4 Left Right When the on screen menu is not activated 3 and 4 function as Keystone hot keys Refer to page 20 for more information 2 Exit Exits and saves the menu settings Y Menu Turns the on screen display control menu on When the on screen menu is activated the 43 to 6 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Refer to page 24 for more information Auto Refer to page 19 for more information Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 11 12 13 Blank Refer to page 21 for more information Used to hide the screen image You can press Blank again to bring the image back Power indicator light Refer to page 34 for more information Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation Temperature warning light Refer to page 34 for more information Flashes red if the projector s temperature becomes too high Lamp indicator light Refer to page 32 for more information Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Zoom ring Refer to page 19 for more information Adjusts the size of the image Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter clockwise to make the image smaller Focus ring Refer to page 19 for more informa
25. he screw firmly Cy Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screw Step 7 Re install the lamp cover and tighten the screw Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Step 8 Restart the projector C3 Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Maintenance 33 Step 9 Resetting the lamp counter C7 Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage i Press and hold the Exit button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time ii Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to reset the lamp hour to 0 iii Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear Temperature 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 34 Indicators Illustration 1 Blank Light OFF 2 _ 1 Light flashing 3 4 O Orange light 5 R Redlight 6 G Green light Light Status amp Description Power Temp Lamp Power events 1 The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process Or 2 The projector needs to cool for 110 seconds after
26. his product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious 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 malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used 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 Do not place this projector in any ofthe 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 ofa 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 Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet 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 ventilati
27. instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Caution To prevent shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please read this user s manual before you operate your projector Save this user s manual for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 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 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool 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 the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Important safety instructions Do not place t
28. ity purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the on screen menu For details of the on screen menu operation please refer to page 24 for information C37 WARNING You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Write the password you used in this manual and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall To set a password C3 CAUTION Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started l Open the on screen menu and goto Setting gt Password Select by pressing 4 or P Operation 17 2 When the function is activated for the first time Password Setup Enter Password Q o o a prompt will display on the screen Use the or button to select a number for each digit of the password Use the 4 or button to move PressGuto to Confirm between the digits of the password Press or to change number 3 When all digits are entered and the password is Press 4 or gt to move ready press Auto to confirm A confirmation message displays C37 IMPORTANT Write your selected password down here in this manual so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password IA Keep this manual in a safe place i Press Auto to continue The set up is finished wh
29. on holes are seriously _ obstructed overheating inside the unit may result in a fire 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 Doing so may cause the unit to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit Important safety instructions 3 Safety Instructions Continued 11 Do not step on the projector or place Do not place liquids near or on the any objects upon it projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail Ifthe projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press Blank on the projector or remote control 4 Important safety instructions 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 project
30. onnected equipment on 2 Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied 3 Remove the lens cap If it is left on it could become deformed due to heat 4 Press and hold for 2 seconds the Power button on the remote control or projector to start the unit The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the unit is on 5 The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power In the later stage of start up a default BenQ logo is projected 6 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow buttons to select the four password digits then press Auto For information about the password function refer to page 17 7 The projector will start to search for input signals The projector screen displays the current input source being scanned at the bottom right corner of the screen If no input source signal is detected the search will continue until an input source signal is detected 8 Youcan also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal For more information please refer to page 21 47 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 Utilizing the password function For secur
31. or offers the following features Selectable password protected function Compact and portable unit 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 and Economic modes to reduce the power consumption Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and contrast brightness settings The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Introduction 5 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 C37 The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from the illustrated Soft carry case User s manual C3 Pull the tab before using the remote control Quick start guid
32. ppear reddish white 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 Corrects any keystoning of the image Refer to page 20 for more Keystone information Operation 25 26 Brightness Contrast Color Tint Operation 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 BE 1 30 BEE 50 70 Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image The higher the value the greater the contrast A 70 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 When a Video or S Video signal is connected the function is only available with NTSC system selected 2 Pro Picture menu C 37 Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
33. projector off 2 The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down the fans continue to run for approximately 110 seconds to cool down the projector Press POWER Again to Power CHF AN To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process 3 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket N Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 110 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 22 Operation Menu operation Menu system Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected Functions available when receiving different signal types PC Application Mode Color Temp Keystone Brightness Contrast a Picture Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H Size Mute 7 Volume L OSD Time Reset Password Change Password Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language Splash Screen High Altitude Mode Economic Mode la Pro Picture Source Resolution 9 Information Application Mode Lamp Hour Component Video S Video Video Application Mode Color Temp Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint Auto
34. s 262 mm W x 91 2 mm H x 215 5 mm D Weight 6 38 lbs 2 9 Kg Input terminal Computer input RGB input D sub 15 pin female Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x1 HDTV signal input D sub lt gt YPbPr RCA jack x3 through RGB input Audio signal input Audio in Mini jack stereo port Output RGB output D sub 15 pin female USB mouse connector Speaker A B series X 1 1 watt X 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Opeating relative humidity Opeating altitude Specifications 0 C 40 C at sea level 10 90 without condensation 6000 feet at 30 C 6000 10000 feet at 23 C Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency kHz Hz MHz 640 x 400 31 47 70 089 25 176 640 x 400_70 31 469 59 940 25 175 VGA_60 640 x 480 nn Supported timing for Component YPbPr input Sinni Form i Horizontal Vertical Frequency g Frequency kHz Hz S7epl625p 50Hz Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs i Color sub Horizontal Vertical Video mode Frequency Frequency Eo Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 3 58 a AMO OR Specifications 39 Dimensions Unit mm 40 Specifications Warranty Limited Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship under normal usage and storage Proof of purchas
35. tion Adjusts the focus of the projected image Introduction 9 Remote Ccontrol 1 z ye cy 8 E gt OT Qa Beno 10 Power Refer to pages 17 and 22 for more information 11 Turns the projector on or off ll gt Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed An icon jj will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze again Up Down Left Right Menu Refer to page 24 for more information Used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments Keystone AN Refer to page 20 for more information Manually corrects distorted images resulting from the angles of projection Introduction Page Up and Down Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function You can operate your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation moving forwards and backwards Auto Refer to page 19 for more information Automatically determines the best picture timings for displayed image Source Refer to page 21 for information Sequentially select the input signal RGB Component Video S Video or Video Blank Refer to page 21 for more information Used to hide the screen image Press Blank again to restore the image Mode Refer to page 25 for more information According to the selected input signal there are several picture setup options available Remote control effec
36. tive 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 20 feet C37 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 Installing or replacing the remote control battery 1 Pullout the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder 3 Push the holder into the remote control UN Avoid excessive heat and humidity There may be danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions Never throw a battery into a fire If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Introduction 11 Positioning your projector 12 Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations 1 Floor in front of screen 2 Ceiling in front of screen 3 Floor at rear of screen 4 Ceilin
37. to the presenter you can use Blank to hide the screen image Press Blank again to restore the image A word BLANK appear at the bottom right corner of the screen when the image is hidden When this function is activated with video S video signal connected the background sound still can be heard You can set the blank time in the ie Advance gt Blank Time menu to let the projector shut down automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen UN Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause afire Slide operation You can operate your Power Point presentation moving forwards and backwards by pressing Page Up and Page Down C3 Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function Freezing the image The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed An icon III will display in the lower right corner of the screen To release the function press Freeze Source this will change the input source and release the pause function Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device Ifthe connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen Operation 21 Shutdown l Press Power and a warning message appears Press Power a second time to turn the
38. uilt in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds as below C37 The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning Fine tuning the image size and clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size 2 Then sharpen the image by rotating that you need using the zoom ring the focus ring Refer to the screen size tables on page 14 Operation 19 20 Correcting keystone 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 1 Press Left Right hot key on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone Press Left to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press Right to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 2 Press W ZA on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone then press V to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press LA to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image 3 Press Menu on the projector or Menu on the remote control Go to FS Picture gt Keystone and
39. y on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your laptop s documentation to learn your laptop s key combination Connecting Component Video devices Component Video Cable optional accessory The projector is capable of accepting a Component Video signal Use a Component Video VGA D sub cable an optional accessory to display these images Connection 15 The following standards are supported in the digital TV function 480 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 60 Hz 1080i 50 60 Hz Connecting Video or S Video devices S Video or Video devices Audio cable AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO L Video cable or S Video cable C37 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 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 S VIDEO z 1 H EI Auge Ei VGA cable que amp AC INLET NI dWOD9 4NS Q 16 Connection Operation Start up 1 Switch all of the c
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