BenQ PB8140/PB8240/PB8250 User Manual

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  • BenQ PB8140/PB8240/PB8250 | User Manual - Page 1
    PB8140 / PB8240 / PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User's Manual Welcome
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    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 revision or changes. *DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas
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    Bottom View 7 Connector Panel 8 Controls and Functions 9 External Control Panel 9 Remote Control Description 10 Remote Control Effective Range 11 Installing or Replacing the Batteries 12 Setting Up Your Projector 13 Choosing a Location 13 Making Connections 13 Connecting to a Laptop or
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    the Lamp 38 Lamp Replacement 38 Temp Warning Light 40 Indicators ...40 Service Information 43 Accessories (included in the standard package 43 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package 43 Ordering Parts or Getting Information 43 Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems & Solutions
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    Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I) input 47 Supported timing for YPbPr input 47 Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs 47 Dimensions 48 Warranty 49 Limited Warranty 49 Regulation Statements 50 FCC Statement 50 EEC Statement 50 MIC Statement 50 Table of Contents v
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    vi Table of Contents
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    . There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • Always open the lens shutter or • Please read this user's manual before you operate your projector. Save this remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. user's manual for future reference
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    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
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    Instructions (Continued) 7. Do not place this projector in any of 8. Do not block the ventilation holes. 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 damage to, the lamp. - Locations
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    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 a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press Blank on the projector or remote control. 4 Important Safety Instructions
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    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 and one PC output terminal • Replaceable air filter The brightness of the projected image will
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    , please contact your place of purchase. PB8250 DiUnissgetiart'laslalMtPioraonujneScaetlroiers Projector Soft Carry Case User's Manual 1 .001 P/N:53.J940 Batteries 3-2 Power Converter User's Manual CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Booklet Remote Control S-Video Cable RCA Audio/Video Cable
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    lamp module 3. Ceiling mount kit 4. Wireless Pro 5. Presentation Pro 6. DVI-I cable Projector Exterior View Front / Upper View External control panel (See page 9 for detailed information.) Projection lens adjuster Kensington lock slot Projection lens AC power inlet Main power switch Air filter
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    Connector Panel RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) RGB signal output Audio/ Video connector S-Video jack DVI-I connector RS 232 control port For external control systems and used by service personnel. PC Audio jack USB connector 8 Introduction
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    infor- 8. Blank (Refer to page 22 for more infor- mation.) mation.) Turns the projector on or off. Used to hide the screen image. You can 2. Source (Refer to page of the lamp. Lights 6. 6Menu up or flashes when the lamp has Turns the on-screen display control developed a problem. menu on
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    (22) Exit (26) Blank (22) Mouse Pad (23) Drag (23) Volume +/- (23) Mute (23) PIP Size (23) Preset (34) 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. 10 Introduction
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    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
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    Installing or Replacing the Batteries 1 Push and open the battery compartment lid in the direction 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
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    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 31. If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tile it down or up
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    remote control. Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input Component Video cable RGB YPbPr AV equipment The projector . 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 •
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    devices Video devices or VCR S-Video cable RCA Audio/Video cable RCA Audio/Video 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
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    becomes vertically trapezoidal. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Display 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
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    .60 151.2 14.00 167.9 15.39 184.7 16.79 201.5 18.19 218.3 19.59 235.1 20.99 251.9 22.39 268.7 Distance Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom meter cm meter cm meter cm 1 . * 1 m = 3.28 feet, 1 foot = 0.305 m, 1 m = 100 cm, 1 foot = 12 inches Setting Up Your Projector 17
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    Power indicator lights orange. 5. Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green when the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. 7. Next, the projector starts to search input signals. Irrespective of selected input
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    Composite Video Searching". 8. You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. For more information, run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling
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    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 on the projector or 2. Press 3 Keystone on the remote control or 3. Press 3 Left on the projector or 3 Keystone on the remote control when
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    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 and Clock to provide the best
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    ring Laser Pointer Operation The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it and the LED indicator lights up green. Do not look into messages on the back of the remote control and the attached "User Information" prior to using it. 22 Operation
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    Mouse Function Operation Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable and Right (R) buttons of a computer mouse. The Drag toggles between ON and OFF for the drag function of the remote mouse. Zoom In + / Zoom Out - By pressing Zoom +, the center of the picture will be magnified.
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    Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again, Return or Source (this will change the input source and release the pause function). Preset Mode Selection Press Preset to select a operation
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    Phase Contrast Phase Color H Size Lamp Hour H Size Tint Lamp Hour Lamp Hour Lamp Hour Auto Resize H Position V Position Color Temp Information Auto Resize Color Temp Information Ratio H Position V Position Color Tint Color Temp Ratio System Sharpness Color Temp Information Mirror
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    press Exit twice* on the control to select Display menu. 3. Use 5Exit or 6Menu on the projector or 6Down/ Menu on the remote remote control to leave and save the settings. *The first press leads you back to the control to select Keystone. submenu and the second press closes
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    allows you to adjust the clock phase to reduce image distortion. H Size Lamp Hour Adjusts the horizontal width of the image. Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. DVI-D signal input FUNCTION Keystone Brightness Contrast Lamp Hour DESCRIPTION As above. As above. As above. As above
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    YCbCr (480i, 576i)/ S-Video/ Video signal input FUNCTION Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint Lamp Hour DESCRIPTION As above. As above. As above. 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
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    more reddish white the image becomes. The lower the value, the more bluish white the image becomes.* Shows the current image resolution. *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
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    , 720p, 1080i) signal input FUNCTION Ratio H Position DESCRIPTION Users have 2 options for the image ratio. 1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9 As above. V Position As above. Color Tint Color Temp Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value
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    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
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    Bass Mute Adjusts the bass level. (-5 ~ 5) Off On 32 Operation
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    Off Sets the length of time before the projector will automatically shutdown when there is no input signal detected. User Logo 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. Operation
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    in their natural color. 4. Economic Mode: Use this mode to reduce the system noise and reduce the power consumption by 20%. The lamp life is also projector under other extreme environments excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your BenQ projector
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    5. PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu Your projector is capable of displaying images simultaneously from two higher the value, the greater the contrast. Increases or decreases the color intensity of the PIP image. Tint Sharpness Adjusts the color tones of the PIP image. The higher the value, the more
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    have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean and clean the air filter to prevent overheating. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the
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    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
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    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. Lamp Replacement To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the
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    , 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 the new lamp. Make sure the handle is fully locked and tighten the
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    is warning you of the following possible problems: 1. The internal temperature is too high. 2. Air Filters are clogged. 3. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off , check that the air filters are clean. If the problem persists, contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more
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    powering up. G - - The projector is under normal operation. G - - Lamp events - - - - R The lamp counter has developed a problem. It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 3000 hours. Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately. - - The lamp is not properly attached or
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    has shutdown automatically. If you try to re- G R G start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re- G R G start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance
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    lamp module 60.J8106.001 250W lamp module 59.J9421.CG1 Ceiling mount kit 60.J7683.001 Wireless Pro (EU 59.J8201.001 Wireless Pro (US 59.J8201.002 Presentation Pro 60.J2278.001 DVI-I cable 50.J2508.501 Ordering Parts or Getting Information For product information, product assistance, service
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    WORK Cause Remedy The batteries are out of power. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector. You are too far away from the projector. Replace both of the batteries with new ones. Remove the obstacle. Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector. 44 Troubleshooting
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    mouse connector Speaker RGB Audio L/R Digital Projector PB8240 1024 x 768 XGA PB8140 800 x 600 SVGA PB8250 1024 x 768 XGA 1-CHIP DMD F/2.4 PB8140 / PB8240 250W lamp PB8250 300W lamp AC100 ~ 240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) PB8140 / PB8240 330W (Max) PB8250 395W (Max) 320 mm (W) x 106 mm
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    Control RS-232C 9-pin x1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature Opeating relative humidity Opeating altitude 0°C ~ 40°C at sea level 10% ~ 90% (without condensation) 6000 feet at 30°C 6000 ~ 10000 feet at 23°C 46 Specifications
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    400_85 VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 SVGA_60 SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 XGA_60 XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 SXGA3_60 Supported timing for YPbPr input Signal Format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i .43 15.73 60 Color Subcarrier Frequency (MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 3.58 3.58 4.43 4.43
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    Dimensions 48 Dimensions Unit: mm
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    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 product in accordance with BenQ's written instructions
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    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by for help. EEC Statement This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic
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PB8140 / PB8240 / PB8250 Digital Projector
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