BenQ PB8230 User Guide - Page 3

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Manual

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Regulations

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FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

EEC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Projector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Projector

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External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjuster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Remote control effective range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to Various Equipment

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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Digital Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Source Selection

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Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1. Display Menu

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2. Image Menu

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3. Source Menu

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4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Lamp Information

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Use and Replacement of the Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section	Page
BenQ	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Fill this in!!	2
Introduction	5
1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for future reference.	5
2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately...	5
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.	5
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualifie...	5
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaini...	5
6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Please u...	5
1. Macintosh adapter	8
2. 250W Lamp module	8
1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster.	11
2. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked.	11
Installation	14
HDTV description	15
Connecting to Various Equipment	16
Operation	17
1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket.	17
2. Turn on the main power switch.	17
3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green w...	17
4. Switch on all connected equipment.	17
1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press POWER...	25
2. The fan will continue to run for approximately two minutes.	25
3. Turn off the main power switch.	25
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.	25
Maintenance	26
1. Turn off the projector. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the projector.	27
2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting 45 minu...	27
3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic-head screwdriver.) Pu...	27
4. Replace the lamp with a new one. Insert it into the projector, and tighten the screws firmly. ...	27
5. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Do not turn on the power with the lamp cover ...	27
OSD	28
FUNCTION	28
1. The internal temperature is too high.	28
2. The fans are not working.	28
Troubleshooting	30
Specifications	32
Technical Specifications	32
Resolution	33
H Sync (kHz)	33
V Sync (Hz)	33
Remark	33
640x350	33
31.5	33
70.1	33
640x400	33
37.9	33
85.1	33
VESA	33
720x400	33
31.5	33
70.0	33
720x400	33
37.9	33
85.1	33
VESA	33
640x480	33
31.5	33
60.0	33
VESA	33
640x480	33
37.9	33
72.8	33
VESA	33
640x480	33
35	33
66.7	33
Macintosh	33
640x480	33
43.3	33
85.0	33
VESA	33
800x600	33
35.2	33
56.3	33
VESA	33
800x600	33
37.9	33
60.3	33
VESA	33
800x600	33
46.9	33
75.0	33
VESA	33
800x600	33
48.1	33
72.2	33
VESA	33
800x600	33
53.7	33
85.1	33
VESA	33
832x624	33
49.7	33
74.5	33
Macintosh	33
1024x768	33
48.4	33
60.0	33
VESA	33
1024x768	33
56.5	33
70.1	33
VESA	33
1024x768	33
60.0	33
75.0	33
VESA	33
1024x768	33
68.7	33
85.0	33
VESA	33
1280x1024	33
64.0	33
60.0	33
VESA	33

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