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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 1 Introduction ........................................................... 4 Projector Features ................................................................ 4 Shipping Contents ............................................................... 5 Optional Accessories ...................................................................... 5 Projector Descriptions ........................................................ 6 Front View ........................................................................................ 6 Left View ........................................................................................... 6 Back View ........................................................................................... 6 External Control Panel ....................................................... 7 Adjuster ................................................................................ 8 Remote Control Description .............................................. 8 Your Remote Control at a Glance ................................................... 8 Remote Control Effective Range ...................................................... 9 Remote Control Features .................................................................. 9 Installing or Replacing Batteries ..................................................... 10 Installation............................................................ 11 Screen Size .......................................................................... 11 Connecting to Various Equipment .................................. 12 Operation ............................................................. 13 Start Up .............................................................................. 13 Digital Keystone Correction ............................................. 14 Auto Adjustment ............................................................... 14 Source Selection ................................................................. 15 Menu System ..................................................................... 15 1. Display Menu ............................................................................. 16 2. Image Menu ................................................................................ 17 3. Source Menu ............................................................................... 18 4. Control Menu .............................................................................. 19 5. PIP Menu ..................................................................................... 19 Shutdown ........................................................................... 20 Maintenance......................................................... 21 Lamp Information ............................................................. 21 Table of Contents iii Use and Replacement of Lamp ....................................................... 21 LED Status Indicators ..................................................................... 21 Lamp Replacement ............................................................22 Resetting Lamp Hours .......................................................23 Service Information ...........................................................24 Accessories (Included in the standard package) ........................... 24 Optional Accessories (Not included in the standard package) ... 24 Ordering Parts or Getting Information .......................................... 24 Troubleshooting................................................... 25 Common Problems & Solutions .......................................25 Status Messages ................................................................26 Specifications........................................................ 27 Projector Specifications .....................................................27 Timing Chart ......................................................................28 Supported timing for PC input ....................................................... 28 Supported timing for YPbPr input ................................................. 28 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .......................... 29 Dimensions........................................................... 30 Warranty............................................................... 31 Limited Warranty ...............................................................31 Safety Regulations ................................................ 32 FCC Statement ...................................................................32 EEC Statement ...................................................................32 MIC Statement ...................................................................32 iv Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Caution · To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user-serviceable parts inside. · Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · · Please read this user's manual before you operate your projector. Save this user's manual for future reference. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. · · 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 bandwidth of 100 to 240 volts, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In these high-risk areas, it is recommended to install a power stabilizer unit. Important Safety Instructions 1 Safety Instructions 1. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 5. 2. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions. 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 electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 3. Never replace lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Please use BenQ's Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely installed. 2 Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket or other bedding. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth. - Do not place any inflammables near the ventilation holes. 9. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation. - Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the unit when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. 10. Do not stand the unit on end vertically. 8. Do not place this unit in any of the following environments. - Space where is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls. - 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 11. screen. - Locations near fire alarms Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit. Do not step on this unit or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the unit, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. Important Safety Instructions 3 Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The Projector offers the following features: · · · · · · · · · · · Compact and portable unit Full-function remote control Manual zoom lens One key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality Easy digital keystone correction through hot keys to correct tilted pictures Adjustable color balance control for data/video Ultra-high brightness projection lamp Ability to display high quality 16.7 million colors On screen menus in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Powerful AV function to provide high AV picture results. HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) The brightness of your machine will vary depending on the ambient room conditions and contrast/brightness settings. 4 Introduction Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard PC or laptop computer connections. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. PB2220 / PB2120 Digital Proje User's Mau ctor nal Projector User's Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet Remote Control Batteries User's Manual CD 3-2 Converter S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable Audio Cable US EU Power Cord 220V Power Cord 110V UK Power Cord 240V Optional Accessories 1. 3. 5. Spare lamp kit HDTV cable Presentation Pro 2. 4. Macintosh adaptor Ceiling mount kit Introduction 5 Projector Descriptions Front View IR remote sensor Ventilation grill Projection lens Left View AC power cord input S-Video connector Audio input Video connector D-Sub connector (for computer/ HDTV input) Back View IR remote sensor Rear adjustment foot Ventilation grill 6 Introduction External Control Panel Exit Keystone/ Right POWER Keystone/ Left Menu AUTO SOURCE · · · Lamp Status Indicator · · · · · Press and hold POWER for 1 second to turn the projector on or off. When the projector is on, Back-lit POWER will blink during warm-up and turn to solid green to indicate the projector is ready for use. The Infrared Remote Receiver (Front and Rear) allows the projector to accept signals from the remote control. For best results, be sure to aim the control toward the sensor without any obstructions between the two, and at a distance no greater than 6 meters. Menu will display the menu system on screen. Press Menu again to access the submenus. Left and Right help you navigate among choices and settings in the menus and sub-menus. However, when the on screen menu is not activated, the Left and Right buttons will function as Keystone +/- hot keys. Press the Exit button to go back to the main menu. Press Exit again to leave the menu system. The Lamp Status Indicator will flash or light up when the lamp needs service, cooling or replacement. See°uLamp Information°von page 21 for more detailed information. AUTO key: Automatically sense the best picture quality for current received signals. SOURCE key: Select signal sources from among PC, Video, S-Video and YPbPr, when several input sources are available. Introduction 7 Adjuster The projector is equipped with a quick-release adjuster foot and button for adjusting its tilt angle. 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. 3. To stow the adjuster, depress the release button and push the adjuster back to where it is. 3 2. 1 2 Remote Control Description Your Remote Control at a Glance SOURCE AUTO POWER ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT FREEZE EXIT KEYSTONE MENU BLANK MUTE PIP VIDEO PIP S-VIDEO RETURN VOLUME 8 Introd ...