PB2140 / PB2240 Digital Projector Mobile 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 this company. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company 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 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................7 Projector Exterior View ....................................................... 7 Front / Upper Side ..........................................................................................7 Rear Side .........................................................................................................7 Bottom Side ....................................................................................................7 Controls and Functions ...................................................... 8 External Control Panel ...................................................................................8 Remote Control Description .........................................................................9 Remote Control Effective Range .................................................................10 Installing or Replacing the Battery ..............................................................10 Connection ........................................................... 11 Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ............... 11 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 12 Connecting Video and S-Video Devices .......................... 12 Installation............................................................ 14 Choosing a Location .......................................................... 14 Adjusting the Height ......................................................... 15 Screen Size .......................................................................... 15 Operation ............................................................. 17 Start Up .............................................................................. 17 Shutdown ........................................................................... 18 Digital Keystone Correction ............................................. 19 Source Selection ................................................................. 20 Auto Adjustment ............................................................... 20 Blank .................................................................................. 21 Zoom / Focusing ................................................................ 21 Menu Operation ................................................................ 22 Menu System ................................................................................................22 Using the Menus ...........................................................................................23 1. Picture Menu ............................................................................................24 Table of Contents iii 2. Pro-Picture Menu .................................................................................... 26 3. Setting Menu ............................................................................................ 27 4. Advance Menu ......................................................................................... 28 5. Information Menu ................................................................................... 30 Maintenance ......................................................... 31 Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................... 31 Cleaning the Projector Case ........................................................................ 31 Storing the Projector ................................................................................... 31 Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 31 Lamp Information .............................................................32 Warning Message ......................................................................................... 32 Replacing the Lamp ..................................................................................... 32 Temp Information ....................................................................................... 34 Indicators ..................................................................................................... 34 Service Information ...........................................................36 Accessories (included in the standard package) ......................................... 36 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .................. 36 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ...................................................... 36 Troubleshooting................................................... 37 Specifications........................................................ 38 Projector Specifications .....................................................38 Dimensions .........................................................................39 Timing Chart ......................................................................40 Supported Timing for PC Input ................................................................. 40 Supported Timing for Component-YPbPr Input ...................................... 40 Supported Timing for Video and S-Video Inputs ..................................... 40 Warranty............................................................... 41 Limited Warranty ...............................................................41 Regulation Statements ......................................... 42 FCC Statement ...................................................................42 EEC Statement ...................................................................42 MIC Statement ...................................................................42 iv 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. Caution · To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are 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 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 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 break 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 malfunction of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 3. Never replace the 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 place this projector in any of the 8. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit 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 this unit with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. 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. - Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F - Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. 10000 ft. 10. Do not stand the unit on end vertically. 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 any objects upon it. 13. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 12. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated or 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 projector offers the following features: · · · · · · · · · · · 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) Note: The 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. Projector Soft Carry Case Remote Control User's Manual Batteries 3-2 Power Converter User's Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet USB Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable VGA Cable Audio Cable Pull the tab before using the remote control. US EU Power Cord 220V Power Cord 110V UK Power Cord 240V 6 Introduction Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. Macintosh adapter 200W lamp module Ceiling mount kit 4. 5. 6. Wireless Pro Presentation Plus Component Video cable Projector Exterior View Front / Upper Side External control panel (See page 8 for detailed information.) Kensington lock hole AC power cord inlet Ventilation grill Front adjuster button Focus ring and Zoom ring Projection lens Front IR remote sensor Rear Side Video connector Rear IR remote sensor S-Video jack USB connector Audio jack RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) Ventilation grill Bottom Side Front adjuster button Front adjuster foot Lamp door Rear adjuster foot Rear adjuster foot Introduction 7 Controls and Functions External Control Panel 12 10 9 4 5 1 2 3 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 and 18 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. Menu Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu. Down 6 5 Up 3 Left Right 4 The #2 to #6 keys are used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Refer to page 23 for more information. When the on-screen menu is not activated, the 3 Left and Right 4 keys function as Keystone -/+ hot keys. Refer to page 19 for more information. Source (Refer to page 20 for information.) Sequentially selects the input signal Analog RGB, Video or S-Video. Auto (Refer to page 20 for more information.) Automatically determines the best picture settings for the displayed image. 9. 13 11 6 7 8 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 34 for more information.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counter-clockwise to make the image smaller. Focus ring Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. 10. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 12. 13. 7. 8. 8 Introduction Remote Control Description I I Power Page Up / Down II/ Freeze 5Up 3 Left / Right 4 Source Menu 6 Down AUTO Auto Blank Preset Auto Keystone Functions I I Descriptions Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 17 and 18 for more information. The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. A "Pause" icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again. Used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Refer to page 23 for more information. Automatically corrects trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection. Refer to page 19 for more information. Manually corrects distorted images resulting from the angles of projection. Refer to page 19 for more information. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using this function. You can operate your Power Point presentation moving forwards and backwards by pressing Page Power II/ Freeze 5Up, Menu 3Left / Right4, 6 Down Auto keystone Keystone Page Up and Down AUTO Up and Page Down. Auto Source Automatically determines the best picture settings for displayed image. Refer to page 20 for more information. Sequentially select the input signal RGB, Component Video, SVideo or Video. Refer to page 20 for information. Introduction 9 Blank In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. Refer to page 21 for more information. According to the selected input signal, there are several picture setup options available: Vivid mode, Presentation mode, Gaming mode, Video mode, Cinema mode and Economic mode. Refer to page 24 for more information. Preset Remote Control Effective 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 (19.5 feet). 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 Battery 1. 2. 3. Pull out the battery holder. Insert the new battery in the holder. Push the holder into the remote control. 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 manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer's instructions. 10 Introduction Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer RGB VGA cable To RGB input USB cable USB USB Audio cable PC audio PC audio VGA cable RGB To RGB input A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh computers. Connection 11 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input Component Video Cable (optional accessory) RGB YPbPr AV equipment The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are: · · Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player Satellite Dish HDTV receiver · · DVD player Digital TV tuners Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPbPr (default) format. The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video connector. Use a Component Video cable (optional accessory) to display these images. The following standards are supported in the HDTV function: · · · 480i 576i 720p (50/ 60 Hz) · · · 480p 576p 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) Connecting Video and S-Video Devices S-Video devices S-Video S-Video S-Video cable Audio cable 12 Connection Video devices Video cable Audio cable 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. Connection 13 Installation Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to be installed in the four installation configurations shown here: Floor front, Ceiling front, Floor rear, Ceiling rear. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation configuration you use. I. Floor front II. Ceiling front III. Floor rear IV. Ceiling rear For further information on the four configurations, please refer to page 27. 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, in these situations image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See page 19 for keystone correction. 14 Installation 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. It can lift the projector by up to 15 degrees. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the horizontal angle. 1 2. 2 Press the adjuster button again to retract the foot. 2 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. Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the required picture size (see the table on the next page). Maxim um zoom Minim um zoo m j Pro ista on d ect i nce Zoom ring Installation 15 Screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 inch 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264 288 312 336 360 384 408 feet 2.49 3.73 4.98 6.22 7.47 8.71 9.96 11.20 12.45 13.69 14.94 16.18 17.42 18.67 19.91 21.16 inch 29.9 44.8 59.7 74.7 89.6 104.5 119.5 134.4 149.4 164.3 179.2 194.2 209.1 224.0 239.0 253.9 feet 3.05 4.57 6.10 7.62 9.14 10.67 12.19 13.72 15.24 16.76 18.29 19.81 21.34 22.86 24.38 25.91 inch 36.6 54.9 73.2 91.4 109.7 128.0 146.3 164.6 182.9 201.2 219.5 237.7 256.0 274.3 292.6 310.9 Distance from Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom meter 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 cm 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 meter 0.62 0.93 1.24 1.56 1.87 2.18 2.49 2.80 3.11 3.42 3.73 4.04 4.36 4.67 4.98 5.40 cm 62.2 93.3 124.5 155.6 186.7 217.8 248.9 280.0 311.2 342.3 373.4 404.5 435.6 466.7 497.8 539.8 meter 0.76 1.14 1.52 1.91 2.29 2.67 3.05 3.43 3.81 4.19 4.57 4.95 5.33 5.72 6.10 6.48 cm 76.2 114.3 152.4 190.5 228.6 266.7 304.8 342.9 381.0 419.1 457.2 495.3 533.4 571.5 609.6 647.7 Screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 inch 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264 288 312 336 360 384 feet 2.29 3.44 4.59 5.74 6.88 8.03 9.18 10.32 11.47 12.62 13.77 14.91 16.06 17.21 18.35 inch 27.5 41.3 55.1 68.8 82.6 96.4 110.1 123.9 137.7 151.4 165.2 179.0 192.7 206.5 220.3 feet 2.80 4.20 5.60 7.00 8.40 9.80 11.20 12.60 14.00 15.39 16.79 18.19 19.59 20.99 22.39 inch 33.6 50.4 67.2 84.0 100.8 117.6 134.4 151.2 167.9 184.7 201.5 218.3 235.1 251.9 268.7 Distance from Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom meter 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 cm 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 meter 0.57 0.86 1.15 1.43 1.72 2.01 2.29 2.58 2.87 3.15 3.44 3.37 4.02 4.30 4.59 cm 57.4 86.0 114.7 143.4 172.1 200.8 229.4 258.1 286.8 315.5 344.1 372.8 401.5 430.2 458.9 meter 0.70 1.05 1.40 1.75 2.10 2.45 2.80 3.15 3.50 3.85 4.20 4.55 4.90 5.25 5.60 cm 70.0 105.0 140.0 179.4 209.9 244.9 279.9 314.9 349.9 384.9 419.9 454.9 489.8 524.8 559.8 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, 1 m = 100 cm, 1 foot = 12 inches 16 Installation Operation Start Up 1. 2. Switch all of the connected equipment on. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 3. 4. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. 5. 6. 7. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. Then, the projector starts to search for input signals. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows "Acquiring Signal" at the bottom right corner of the screen. If there is no input source detected, one of three messages will be displayed on the screen continuously: "Analog RGB Searching", "Video Searching", "S-Video Searching". You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select an input signal to display if there are 2 or more devices are connected to the projector. For more information, please refer to page 20. 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. Operation 17 Shutdown 1. Press Power and a warning message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. 2. 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. Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or during the 90-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. 18 Operation Digital Keystone Correction 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, you can perform the following steps. 1. Adjust the height of the projector. 2. Press Keystone AUTO on the remote control or Auto on the projector. If the image is still distorted, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps. · Press 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the control panel of the projector to display the status bar labelled Keystone. Press 3 Left to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press Right 4 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Press / on the remote control to display the status bar labelled Keystone, then to correct Picture --> · press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press keystoning at the bottom of the image. · Press Menu key on the projector or the remote control. Go to Keystone and adjust the values by pressing 3 Left/ Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control. For example, 1. Press 3 Left on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press 3 Left on the projector or 3 on the remote control when you are in Picture --> Keystone menu. Keystone 0 Keystone -6 1. Press Right 4 on the projector or 2. Press on the remote control or 3. Press Right 4 on the projector or 4 on the remote control when you are in Picture -> Keystone menu. Keystone 0 Keystone +6 Operation 19 Source Selection To sequentially select input sources, press the Source key 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. Auto Adjustment 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 builtin Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency, Clock and Keystone 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. The screen will be blank while Auto is functioning. 20 Operation Blank In order to draw the audience's full attention 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. BLANK Zoom / Focusing Adjust the projected image to your desired size using the lens' zoom ring. Then focus the image by rotating the focus ring. Refer to the screen size tables on page 16. Focus ring Zoom ring Operation 21 Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H. Size Mute Volume OSD Time Reset Color Temp Mirror Blank Time Source Scan Language User Logo High Altitude Mode Source Resolution Preset Mode Lamp Hour Source System Preset Mode Lamp Hour Video / S-Video / Component Video Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint Auto Resize Aspect Ratio Sharpness Picture Pro-Picture Setting Advance Information 22 Operation 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 28 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press Menu to turn the on-screen menu on. 3. Adjust keystone values by pressing 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control. 2. Use 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control to select Picture and press 5 or 6 to select Keystone. 4. Press Menu to leave and save the settings. Operation 23 1. Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. PC Signal Input 1. 2. 3. 4. Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced. Video Mode: Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images in their natural color. Economic Mode: Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output. Gaming Mode: Is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room. Video Mode: With a higher color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying TV movies. Cinema Mode: With a lower color temperature, it is suitable for enjoying cinematic movies. Economic Mode: Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also extended with lower light output. Preset Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal Input Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image. Refer to page 19 for more information. 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. Brightness -30 50 +70 Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Contrast -30 50 +70 24 Operation Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Color This function is not available when a PC input is selected. Tint 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. This function is not available when a PC input is selected. Operation 25 2. Pro-Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen. 1. On 2. Off Auto Resize Aspect Ratio There are two aspect ratio settings. 1. 4 : 3 (Standard) 2. 16 : 9 (Wide Screen) Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. This function is available only when a PC input selected. -30 +30 H Position Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image. V Position This function is available only when a PC input is selected. -30 +30 This function allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion. Phase This function is available only when a PC input is selected. Adjusts the horizontal width of the image. H Size This function is available only when a PC input is selected. Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. This function is not available when a PC input is selected. 26 Operation 3. Setting Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Off On Mute Adjusts the volume level. Volume Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds. Returns all settings to the factory preset values. 3 color temperature* settings are available. OSD Time Reset Color Temp 1. Low: Makes images appear reddish white. 2. Standard: Maintains normal colorings for white. 3. High: Makes images appear bluish 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. Operation 27 4. Advance Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 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. Floor front: Select this setting with the projector set on the floor and audience viewing the projected images from the front side of the screen. This is the most common setting. Ceiling front: Select this setting with the projector suspended from the ceiling and audience viewing the projected images from the front side. Mirror Floor rear: Select this setting when the projector is placed near the floor and behind the screen. A special rear projection screen is required. Ceiling rear: Select this setting when the projector is suspended from the ceiling and placed behind the screen. A special rear projection screen is required. Blank Time Source Scan 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, the projector will scan for input signals in the following order: Analog RGB --> Video --> S-Video until it acquires a signal. If the function is not activated, the projector selects the last input signal. Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Use 3 Left/ Right 4on the projector or 3/ 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), black screen or blue screen. Language User Logo 28 Operation A mode for extreme environments like high altitude and high temperature. We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet, or is hotter than 40. 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. 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. High Altitude Mode If you use this projector under other extreme environments excluding the Operation 29 5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Shows the current signal source. Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Shows the selected mode in Picture menu. Source Resolution Preset Mode Lamp Hour System Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Shows the Video input system format, NTSC, SECAM or PAL. 30 Operation Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are 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. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface. 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. To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case. 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. 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. Retract the adjuster feet. Remove the batteries from the remote control. 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 a new 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. 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 turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. Message Status 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 Mode" selected (page 24), you may continue to operate the projector until the 2980 hour lamp warning appears. The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours, the power will shutdown in 20 hours time. A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time. 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 40 seconds. The projector will shutdown after 40 seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Replacing the Lamp 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 pieces. 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. Loosen the screw that fixing 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 4. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. 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 5. Insert a new lamp. Make sure the handle is fully locked and tighten the screw firmly. Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. Do not over tighten the screw. Step 6. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Whenever the lamp is replaced, reset the total lamp operation time. Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. Step 7. Resetting the lamp counter i. Press and hold the 5 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 access the lamp hour timer. An adjustment message will appear. iii. Press or to reset lamp hours and press Auto to leave. Maintenance 33 Temp 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Blank - : Light OFF : Light flashing : Light ON O : Orange light R : Red light G : Green light Status & Description Light Power Temp Lamp Power events The projector has just been connected to a power outlet. O O O (1) The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down process. Or (2) The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Stand-by mode. O - -