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PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2004 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. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 1 Introduction ........................................................... 4 Projector Features .........................................................................4 Shipping Contents .........................................................................5 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................6 Projector Exterior View ................................................................6 Front / Upper View ........................................................................................6 Back View ........................................................................................................6 Bottom View ...................................................................................................6 Connector Panel .............................................................................................7 Controls and Functions ................................................................8 External Control Panel ...................................................................................8 Remote Control Description .........................................................................9 Remote Control Effective Range .................................................................10 Installing or Replacing the Batteries ............................................................11 Setting Up Your Projector ................................... 12 Choosing a Location ...................................................................12 Making Connections ...................................................................12 Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer ..........................................13 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input ...........................13 Connecting to Video or S-Video Devices ...................................................14 Connecting to Display Devices ....................................................................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 Table of Contents iii Laser Pointer Operation ............................................................. 21 Mouse Function Operation ........................................................ 22 Zoom In + / Zoom Out - ............................................................ 22 Volume Adjustment ................................................................... 22 PIP (Picture In Picture) Operation ............................................ 22 Freeze ........................................................................................... 23 Preset Mode Selection ................................................................. 23 Menu Operation ......................................................................... 24 Menu System ................................................................................................ 24 Using the menus .......................................................................................... 25 1. Display Menu ........................................................................................... 26 2. Image Menu ............................................................................................. 27 3. Source Menu ........................................................................................... 29 4. Control Menu .......................................................................................... 31 5. PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu ................................................................ 33 Maintenance ......................................................... 34 Cleaning the lens .......................................................................................... 34 Cleaning the projector case ......................................................................... 34 Cleaning and replacing the air filters .......................................................... 34 Storing the projector .................................................................................... 35 Transporting the projector .......................................................................... 35 Lamp Information ...................................................................... 36 Use and Replacement of the Lamp ............................................................. 36 Lamp Replacement ...................................................................................... 36 Temp Information ....................................................................................... 38 Indicators ..................................................................................................... 38 Service Information .................................................................... 41 Accessories (included in the standard package) ......................................... 41 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .................. 41 Ordering Parts or Getting Information ...................................................... 41 Troubleshooting................................................... 42 Common Problems & Solutions ................................................ 42 Specifications........................................................ 43 Projector Specifications .............................................................. 43 Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 43 Timing Chart ............................................................................... 44 iv Table of Contents Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input ....................................44 Supported timing for YPbPr input ..............................................................44 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs .......................................44 Dimensions........................................................... 45 Warranty............................................................... 46 Limited Warranty ........................................................................46 Regulation Statements ......................................... 47 FCC Statement ............................................................................47 EEC Statement .............................................................................47 MIC Statement ............................................................................47 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. Caution · To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. · Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · · manual Please read this user's man before you operate your projector. Save this user's manual for future reference. Always Alwa open the lens shutter or move remo 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 of 100 to 240 volts, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the mains e ma voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible wer 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 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 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 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. 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. 10. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. Do not stand the unit on end vertically. 8. Do not place this unit in any of the 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. - Locations near fire alarms - Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the unit. 11. 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 a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: · · · · · · · · · · · · · Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function 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/ Economic mode to reduce the power consumption Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal Replaceable air filter Note: The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and contrast/brightness settings. 4 Introduction 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. PB8250 Digital Pro installationjector User's Ma Series unal Projector Soft Carry Case User's Manual P/N:53.J 940 Batteries 3-2 Power Converter User's Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet Remote Control S-Video Cable Video Cable 1 .00 1 VGA Cable Audio Cables US EU Power Cord 220V UK Power Cord 240V USB Cable D-Sub - DVI-I Cable Power Cord 110V Component Video Cable Introduction 5 Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. Macintosh adapter 250W lamp module Ceiling mount kit 4. 5. 6. Wireless Pro Presentation Pro DVI-I cable Projector Exterior View Front / Upper View External control panel (See page 8 for detailed information.) Projection lens adjuster Kensington lock slot AC power inlet Main power switch Air filter grill (See page 34 for detailed information.) Projection lens Front adjuster button Front IR remote sensor Front adjuster button Back View Ventilation grill Back IR remote sensor Connector panel (See page 7 for more information.) Rear adjuster Bottom View Lamp door Front adjuster Front adjuster Rear adjuster Rear adjuster 6 Introduction Connector Panel S-Video jack RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) DVI-I connector RS 232 control port For external control systems and used by service personnel. RGB signal output Audio/ Video connector USB connector PC Audio jack Introduction 7 Controls and Functions External Control Panel 13 12 10 11 4 8 7 8. Blank (Refer to page 21 for more informa mation.) Used to hide the screen image. You can Blank again or Re Return to bring press Bl the image back. Power indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. Temperature warning light (Refer to more page 38 for mor information.) Flashes red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. Lamp indicator light (Refer to page 36 for more information.) Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. om r 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. 9 5 3 1 2 6 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 for more mor information.) Turns the projector on or off. more Source (Refer to page 20 for mo information.) Sequentially selects the input signal RGB, DVI, YPbPr, S-Video or Video. Left Right When the on-screen menu is not activated, #3 and #4 function as Keystone -/+ hot keys. Ke more Refer to page 19 for mor information. Exit Exits and saves the menu settings. Menu Me Turns the on-screen display control menu on. When the on-screen menu is activated, the #3 to #6 buttons are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. more Refer to page 25 for mor information. Auto (Refer to page 20 for more information.) matio Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. 2. 9. 3. 4. 10. 11. 5. 6. 12. 13. 7. 8 Introduction Remote Control Description Front View LED (21) Source (20) Power (17, 18) Down/ Menu (25) Laser Pointer (21) Exit (25) Left/ Keystone Right/ Keystone + (19) Auto (20) L-Click/ R-click (22) Blank (21) Mouse Pad (22) Drag (22) Zoom in +/ Zoom out - (22) Return (22, 23) PIP Position (22) PIP Source (22) Freeze (23) Volume +/- (22) Mute (22) PIP Size (22) Preset (32) 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. Introduction 9 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). 6m Warning Messages on the Back of the Remote Control The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to depress the Laser button for continuous output. The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should treat them with the appropriate care. This is a useful tool for adults that should be used by children only with adequate supervision. ATTENTION LASER DIODE ACHTUNG 10 Introduction Installing or Replacing the Batteries 1 Push and open the battery compartment lid in the direction shown. 2 Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Position the lid over the compartment and snap it back into place. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Introduction 11 Setting Up Your Projector 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 29. If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tile 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. Making Connections 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. 12 Setting Up Your Projector Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer RGB VGA cable To RGB input USB cable USB Audio cable PC audio To RGB input PC audio VGA cable RGB USB A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) may be necessary needed if you are connecting to an older Macintosh computers. The USB cable is required if you intend using mouse functions on the remote control. Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input Component Video cable 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 that came with your projector 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) Setting Up Your Projector 13 Connecting to Video or S-Video Devices S-Video devices S-Video cable S-Video Video devices or VCR 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. Connecting to 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 or D-Sub - DVI-I cable. VGA cable or D-Sub DVI-I cable 14 Setting Up Your Projector