CP220 Digital Projector Commuter Series User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 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. 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Table of contents Important safety instructions .................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents ................................................................. 6 Standard accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Optional accessories ...................................................................................... 6 Projector exterior view ......................................................... 7 Front / upper side .......................................................................................... 7 Rear side ......................................................................................................... 7 Lower/ Side view ............................................................................................ 7 Controls and functions ........................................................ 8 Projector ......................................................................................................... 8 Remote control .............................................................................................. 9 Remote control effective range .................................................................... 10 Replacing the remote control battery ......................................................... 10 Positioning your projector ...................................... 11 Choosing a location ........................................................... 11 Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector 11 Obtaining a preferred projected image size ...................... 12 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size ... 13 How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance ..... 13 Connection ............................................................... 15 Connecting a computer or monitor ................................. 15 Connecting a computer ............................................................................... 15 Connecting a monitor ................................................................................. 16 Connecting Video source devices ...................................... 17 Connecting a Component Video source device.......................................... 18 Connecting an S-Video source device ......................................................... 19 Connecting a composite Video source device............................................. 20 Operation ................................................................. 21 Start up ............................................................................... 21 Utilizing the password function ........................................ 22 Setting a password ....................................................................................... 22 If you forget the password ........................................................................... 22 Entering the password recall procedure ...................................................... 23 Changing the password ............................................................................... 23 Table of contents iii Closing the password function .................................................................... 23 Switching input signal ........................................................23 Adjusting the projected image............................................24 Adjusting the projection angle .................................................................... 24 Auto-adjusting the image ............................................................................ 24 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity ........................................................ 24 Optimizing the image .........................................................25 Correcting keystone ..................................................................................... 25 Selecting an application mode ..................................................................... 26 Other adjustments......................................................................................... 27 Operating in a high altitude environment ........................28 Hiding the image.................................................................29 Remote paging operations .................................................29 Freezing the image .............................................................29 Personalizing the projector menu display ........................29 Shutting down the projector ..............................................30 Menu operation ..................................................................31 Menu system ................................................................................................. 31 Using the menus............................................................................................ 32 1. Picture menu ............................................................................................. 33 2. Pro-Picture menu ..................................................................................... 34 3. Setting menu ............................................................................................. 35 4. Advance menu .......................................................................................... 36 5. Information menu..................................................................................... 37 Maintenance ............................................................. 38 Care of the projector ..........................................................38 Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 38 Cleaning the projector case .......................................................................... 38 Storing the projector .................................................................................... 38 Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 38 Lamp information...............................................................39 Calculation of lamp hour ............................................................................. 39 Warning message ......................................................................................... 39 Replacing the lamp ....................................................................................... 40 Temperature information...................................................42 Indicators ............................................................................42 Troubleshooting....................................................... 44 Specifications............................................................ 45 Projector specifications ......................................................45 iv Table of contents Timing chart ....................................................................... 46 Supported timing for PC input ................................................................... 46 Supported timing for Component-YPbPr input ....................................... 46 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs ....................................... 46 Dimensions ........................................................................ 47 Warranty................................................................... 48 Limited Warranty .............................................................. 48 Regulation Statements ............................................. 49 FCC statement ................................................................... 49 EEC statement ................................................................... 49 MIC statement ................................................................... 49 WEEE directive .................................................................. 49 Table of contents v vi Table of contents Important safety instructions 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. Safety Instructions 1. 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. 2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a 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). 3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. 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. Important safety instructions 1 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. 10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 11. 8. 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. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 2 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 12. Do not place this projector in any of the 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place the projector on a blanket, 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. 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. 14. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire. 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. - Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. 10000 feet Important safety instructions 3 Safety Instructions (Continued) 15. 17. Do not store the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector ...