BenQ Projector PB8120 User Manual

PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120  
Digital Projector  
User’s Manual  
Welcome  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Caution  
To prevent shock, do not open the  
cabinet. No user-serviceable parts  
inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Always open the lens shutter or  
remove the lens cap when the  
projector lamp is on.  
Please read this user’s manual before  
you operate your projector. Save this  
user’s manual for future reference.  
In some countries, the line voltage is  
NOT stable. This projector is  
Do not look straight at the projector  
lens during operation. The intense  
light beam may damage your eyes.  
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  
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Safety Instructions  
1. The lamp becomes extremely hot dur- 4.  
Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, or table. The  
product may fall, sustaining serious  
damage.  
ing operation. Allow the projector to  
cool for approximately 45 minutes  
prior to removing the lamp assembly  
for replacement.  
PB8220  
5.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do  
not disassemble this appliance.  
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 occa-  
sions.  
*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 pro-  
jector 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.  
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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, hori-  
zontal 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. Do not stand the unit on end vertically.  
If the ventilation holes are seriously  
obstructed, overheating inside the unit  
may result in a fire.  
8.  
Do not place this unit in any of the fol-  
lowing 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  
screen.  
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.  
- Locations near fire alarms  
Besides probable physical damage to the  
unit, doing so may result in accidents and  
possible injury.  
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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:  
Small and light for portability  
Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function  
Hight quality manual zoom lens  
One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality  
Easy digital keystone correction through hot keys 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 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,  
Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.  
Switchable Normal/ Video mode for data/ video display  
Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture  
HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)  
The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the lighting conditions and con-  
trast/brightness settings.  
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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.  
Quick Start Guide  
Warranty Booklet  
Projector  
User’s Manual  
3-2 Converter  
Batteries  
User’s Manual CD  
Remote Control  
S-Video Cable  
AV Cable  
VGA Cable  
Audio Cable  
EU  
Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V  
US  
UK  
USB cable  
HDTV cable  
Optional Accessories  
1.  
3.  
Macintosh adapter  
Soft carry case  
2.  
4.  
250W lamp module  
Ceiling mount kit  
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Projector Descriptions  
Front View  
Speaker  
External control  
panel (see next  
page)  
Projection lens  
adjuster  
Ventilation grill  
Front adjuster  
IR remote sensor  
Projection lens  
Left View  
RGB signal output  
RGB signal input  
Audio jack  
RS 232 control port  
S-Video jack  
USB mouse connector  
Audio/ Video connector  
YPbPr connector  
Back View  
Ventilation grill  
IR remote sensor  
Rear adjustment foot  
Bottom View  
Lamp door  
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External Control Panel  
Power  
Lamp Indicator  
Press and hold the Power key to turn the  
projector on or off.  
The Lamp Indicator will light up when the  
lamp needs service, cooling or replacement.  
more detailed information.  
Auto  
Automatically determines the best picture  
settings for current received signals.  
Temp indicator  
The Temp indicator will flash when the  
system temperature is too high, which may  
occur if the projector is operated  
Left/ Keystone - Exit  
25 for more detailed information.  
Right/ Keystone + Menu  
Menu will display the menu system on  
screen. Press Menu again to access the sub-  
menus. 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.  
Source  
Selects signal sources from among PC,  
Video, S-Video and YPbPr.  
Introduction  
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Adjuster  
The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Push the buttons to adjust its  
tilt angle.  
1.  
2.  
Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster.  
The adjuster will drop into position and be locked.  
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Remote Control Description  
LED  
Power  
Laser Pointer  
Source  
Menu  
Exit  
3 Left/ Keystone -  
4 Right/ Keystone +  
Auto  
Blank  
Mouse Pad  
L-Click/ R-click  
Zoom in/ out  
Drag  
By pressing ZOOM IN +, the  
center of the picture will be  
magnified. When the + button is  
pressed again, the picture is further  
magnified, up to four times the  
original size. By pressing ZOOM  
OUT -, the size of the image is  
reduced. When the - button is  
pressed again, the picture is further  
reduced until it is restored to its  
original size. To return to the  
normal display mode, press the  
RETURN button. (This function  
can be used in combination with  
FREEZE. )  
Volume +/-  
Mute  
PIP Source  
PIP Pos.  
PIP Size  
By pressing the PIP-  
Source, PIP-Pos and PIP-  
Size hotkeys, you can  
enable the PIP (Picture In  
Picture) function and  
choose the position and  
size of the PIP image.  
Return  
Freeze  
Ratio  
By pressing the Ratio hotkey,  
you can select the screen  
aspect ratio you prefer:  
4:3,16:9  
The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed. A “Pause”  
icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen for  
three seconds. To stop the freeze function, press the  
FREEZE button, RETURN button or SOURCE button  
(when the input source is switched over during display)  
again. A “Play” icon will appear in the lower right corner of  
the screen for three seconds when the freeze function is  
stopped.  
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Remote control effective range  
The remote sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. It can function in  
a range of 30 degrees horizontally and 30 degrees vertically relative to a line that is a right  
angle to the remote sensors. The distance between the remote control and the remote  
sensors must be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet).  
Installing or Replacing Batteries  
Position the lid over the  
compartment and snap  
it back into place.  
Install batteries as  
Push and slide the battery  
compartment lid in the  
direction shown.  
indicated by the diagram  
inside the compartment.  
Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if batteries are incor-  
rectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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Installation  
Screen Size  
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture  
size (see the table below).  
ojection Distance  
Pr  
PB8230/ PB8220 (XGA) screen size chart  
Distance from Diagonal measurement Distance from Diagonal measurement  
screen  
Minimum  
zoom  
Maximum  
zoom  
screen  
Minimum  
zoom  
Maximum  
zoom  
feet  
4
6
inches feet  
inches feet  
inches meters cm  
meters cm  
meters cm  
48  
2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6  
3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9  
4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2  
6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4  
7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7  
8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0  
9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3  
11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6  
12.45 149.4 15.24 182.9  
13.69 164.3 16.76 201.2  
14.94 179.2 18.29 219.5  
16.18 194.2 19.81 237.7  
17.42 209.1 21.34 256.0  
18.67 224.0 22.86 274.3  
19.91 239.0 24.38 292.6  
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100  
150  
200  
250  
300  
350  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
750  
800  
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  
62.2 0.76  
76.2  
72  
96  
1.5  
2
93.3 1.14  
124.5 1.52  
155.6 1.91  
186.7 2.29  
217.8 2.67  
248.9 3.05  
280.0 3.43  
311.2 3.81  
342.3 4.19  
373.4 4.57  
404.5 4.95  
435.6 5.33  
466.7 5.72  
497.8 6.10  
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  
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10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
120  
144  
168  
192  
216  
240  
264  
288  
312  
336  
360  
384  
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
6
6.5  
7
7.5  
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PB8120 (SVGA) screen size chart  
Distance from Diagonal measurement  
Distance from Diagonal measurement  
screen  
Minimum  
zoom  
Maximum  
zoom  
screen  
Minimum  
zoom  
Maximum  
zoom  
feet  
4
6
inches feet  
inches feet  
inches meters cm  
meters cm  
meters cm  
48  
1.96 23.5 2.40 28.7  
2.93 35.2 3.59 43.1  
3.91 47.0 4.79 57.5  
4.89 58.7 5.99 71.9  
5.87 70.4 7.19 86.2  
6.85 82.2 8.39 100.6  
7.83 93.9 9.58 115.0  
8.80 105.7 10.78 129.4  
9.78 117.4 11.98 143.7  
10.76 129.1 13.18 158.1  
11.74 140.9 14.37 172.5  
12.72 152.6 15.57 186.9  
13.70 164.3 16.77 201.2  
14.67 176.1 17.97 215.6  
15.65 187.8 19.17 230.0  
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100  
150  
200  
250  
300  
350  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
750  
800  
0.49  
0.73  
0.98  
1.22  
1.47  
1.71  
1.96  
2.20  
2.45  
2.69  
2.93  
3.18  
3.42  
3.67  
3.91  
48.9 0.60  
59.9  
89.8  
72  
96  
1.5  
2
73.4 0.90  
97.8 1.20  
122.3 1.50  
146.7 1.80  
171.2 2.10  
195.7 2.40  
220.1 2.70  
244.6 2.99  
269.0 3.29  
293.5 3.59  
317.9 3.89  
342.4 4.19  
366.8 4.49  
391.3 4.79  
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119.8  
149.7  
179.7  
209.6  
239.6  
269.5  
299.5  
329.4  
359.4  
389.3  
419.3  
449.2  
479.1  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
120  
144  
168  
192  
216  
240  
264  
288  
312  
336  
360  
384  
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
4.5  
5
5.5  
6
6.5  
7
7.5  
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Connecting to Various Equipment  
HDTV description  
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  
DTV 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 YPbPr connector. Use a HDTV  
cable that came with your projector to display HDTV images.  
The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
Please refer to Menu System on page 16 for information on the HDTV OSD selections.  
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Connecting to Various Equipment  
It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook computer,  
VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed for  
connection to Macintosh computers.  
Monitor  
RGB  
PC Audio  
USB  
PC/Notebook  
To RGB Input  
To RGB output  
RGB IN  
RGB OUT  
PC Audio  
DVD Player  
Control  
Y Pb Pr  
AUDIO IN  
USB  
P
R
P
L
B
Y
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
Video / Audio  
USB  
VIDEO  
R
S-Video  
AUDIO S-VIDE  
O
VIDEO  
L
R
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Operation  
Start Up  
1.  
Plug the power cord into a wall socket.  
2.  
Turn the main power switch on.  
3.  
Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and  
stays green when the power is turned on.  
(When the power is turned off, there is a 120-second cooling period before the projector can  
be re-started.)  
4.  
Switch on all connected equipment.  
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Digital Keystone Correction  
Keystoning refers to the situation  
where the projected image is  
noticeably wider at either the top or  
bottom. To correct this, press  
KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the  
control panel of the projector or on  
the remote control, and then adjust  
the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as  
needed. Press + to correct  
keystoning at the top of the image.  
Press - to correct keystoning at the  
bottom of the image.  
Auto Adjustment  
In some cases, you may need to optimize the  
picture quality. To do this, press the AUTO  
key on the control panel of the projector or  
on the remote control. Within 3 seconds,  
the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment  
function will re-adjust settings to provide  
the best picture quality.  
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Source Selection  
When several input sources are available,  
press the SOURCE key to make a selection  
from the control panel of the projector or  
the remote control.  
Menu System  
Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or 4 to select a sub-menu. Press Menu  
again to select items in the sub-menu.  
Menu Bar  
Sub-menu Display  
Image  
Source  
Control  
PIP  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Phase  
Auto Resize  
H Position  
V Position  
Color Temp  
Information  
Mirror  
Source  
Volume  
Treble  
Bass  
Langauge  
OSD  
Setup  
Economic Mode PIP Pos.  
Reset  
Main page:  
PIP Source  
PIP Size  
PC  
H Size  
H Position  
V Position  
Mute  
Lamp Hour  
Ratio  
More Options  
Color  
Tint  
Y/Pb/Pr  
Sub Page:  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
System  
Color Temp  
Keystone  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Ratio  
System  
Sharpness  
Color Temp  
Information  
Video  
Tint  
S-Video  
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1. Display Menu  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Corrects any keystoning of the image.  
Keystone  
-
Adjusts the brightness of the image.  
Brightness  
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image.  
Contrast  
Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker.  
Phase  
This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S-  
Video.  
Adjusts to fit in the desired image size.  
H Size  
This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S-  
Video.  
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.  
Color  
Tint  
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.  
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.  
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.  
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2. Image Menu  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Makes the best fit of the image to the screen,  
1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9  
Auto Resize  
Ratio  
This function is available only when the input mode is PC .  
Users have 2 options for the image ratio.  
1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9  
This function is available when the input mode is YPbPr, Video or S-  
Video.  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.  
H Position  
This function is available only when the input mode is PC.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image.  
V Position  
This function is available only when the input mode is PC.  
Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference.  
Color Temp.  
Information  
Shows the current resolution.  
System information will be shown:  
System  
1.NTSC 2. PAL 3.SECAM 4. YUV  
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.  
Sharpness  
This function is not available when the input mode is PC or YPbPr.  
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.  
Color  
Tint  
This function is not available when the input mode is PC.  
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.  
This function is available only when the selected System is NTSC.  
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3. Source Menu  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
1. Default  
2. Ceiling mounted projection  
Mirror  
4. Ceiling mounted and rear  
screen projection  
3. Rear screen projection  
Selects the input source from among PC, Video, S-Video, and YPbPr,  
when several sources are available.  
Source  
Adjusts the volume level.  
Volume  
Adjusts the treble level.  
Treble  
Bass  
Adjusts the bass level.  
On  
Off  
Mute  
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4. Control Menu  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.  
Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from among  
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional  
Chinese and Simplified Chinese.  
Language  
OSD  
OSD Pos.  
Selects a desired OSD position.  
OSD Time  
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last  
time you pressed the button. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds  
in 5-second increments.  
Source Scan  
When selected, activates the Source scan function.  
Keystone Hold  
When selected, preserves the last keystone correction value even  
when the projector is restarted.  
Mirror Hold  
When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value even  
when the projector is restarted.  
Blank Time  
Setup  
Determines the length of time before the projector is shut off  
when Blank is activated.  
Auto Off  
Sets the length of time before the system is shut off when no  
input is detected.  
User Logo  
Enables the user to define his/her own logo screen that will  
display during strat-up. Three modes are available: Default  
(BENQ logo), black screen and blue screen.  
Selects Economic Mode to lower brightness and extend the lamp  
life.  
Economic Mode  
Returns all settings to their factory preset values.  
Reset  
Shows lamp usage time.  
Lamp Hour  
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5. PIP Menu  
These functions are available only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is Video or  
S-Video.  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Selects the source for the PIP.  
PIP Source  
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four  
alternatives: Off, Small, Medium, Large.  
PIP-Source PIP-Pos  
PIP-Size  
PIP Size  
When the resolution of the PC signal is 1280x1024 (SXGA),  
the selected Large PIP size will be reduced to the Medium  
size.  
Selects a desired position for the PIP.  
PIP-Source PIP-Pos  
PIP-Size  
PIP Position  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.  
H Position  
V Position  
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to select more PIP functions  
including Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and  
System.  
More Options  
Adjusts the brightness of the PIP image.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light for the PIP  
image.  
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.  
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.  
Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer  
Selects PIP image systems: Auto, NTSC, PAL, SECAM.  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
System  
Operation  
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Shutdown  
1.  
Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector,  
press POWER again.  
2.  
3.  
The fan will continue to run for approximately two minutes.  
Turn the main power switch off.  
4.  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.  
Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the two-minute  
cooling process.  
If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and  
cool the lamp for two minutes automatically before turning on again.  
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Maintenance  
Lamp Information  
Use and Replacement of the Lamp  
When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of lamp  
replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a  
malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even explode.  
Lamp LED Indicators  
When the LED lights up red, it is warning you that lamp uage  
has exceeded 2000 hours. Replace the projection lamp with a  
new one immediately.  
Lamp Life Indicators  
LED lights up red.  
The Lamp is not properly  
attached  
When the projector’s internal temperature is too high for the  
projector to operate safely, the LED blinks orange and the  
lamp turns off automatically. The LED keeps blinking while  
the unit is off.  
The temperature is too  
high  
If the LED light is off, the operation and temperature of the  
projector’s lamp are normal.  
The LAMP indicator will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power and let the  
projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP indicator is still red when turning the power  
on, please contact your dealer.  
Lamp Replacement  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector 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.  
Maintenance  
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1.  
2.  
Turn off the projector. Disconnect  
the power cord from the outlet and  
the projector.  
Loosen the screw and remove the  
lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid  
burns by waiting 45 minutes until  
the lamp has cooled.  
4.  
Replace the lamp with a new one.  
Insert it into the projector, and  
tighten the screws firmly. Loose  
screws may cause a bad connection,  
which may result in malfunction.  
5.  
Re-install the lamp cover and  
tighten the screw. Do not turn on  
the power with the lamp cover  
removed. Whenever the lamp is  
replaced, reset the total lamp opera-  
tion time. Do not reset if the lamp is  
not replaced as this could cause  
damage.  
3.  
Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly  
recommended that you use a mag-  
netic-head screwdriver.) Pull the  
handle to remove the lamp housing.  
If the screws are not loosened com-  
pletely, they could injure your fin-  
gers. Do not insert your hand into  
the box after the lamp is removed. If  
you touch the optical components  
inside, this could cause color  
unevenness in projected images.  
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Resetting Lamp Hours  
If you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below  
within 10 minutes of powering on.  
OSD  
FUNCTION  
Press the Exit button on the projector for 3  
seconds to display the total used lamp  
time.  
Press the MENU button on the  
projector during the lamp hour  
message. An adjustment message will  
appear.  
Press W or X to reset lamp hours or  
press EXIT to leave.  
Temp Information  
When the LED lights up, it is warning you of the following possible problems:  
1.  
2.  
The internal temperature is too high.  
The fans are not working.  
Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for further help.  
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Service Information  
Accessories (included in the standard package)  
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Part Number  
Power cord (EU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.82718.281  
Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01818.000  
Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01018.000  
VGA cable (1.8M). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.503  
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72918.001  
S-Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72920.011  
PC - PC audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.74405.501  
HDTV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J7111.501  
USB mouse cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.73213.501  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J3401.011  
3-2 converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.91007.001  
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)  
Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Partnumber  
Mac adapter (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20118.A15  
250W lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J3503.CG1  
Soft carry case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J3402.B11  
Ceiling mount kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J3439.011  
Ordering Parts or Getting Information  
For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order accessories,  
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Troubleshooting  
Common Problems & Solutions  
NO POWER  
Try these solutions:  
Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the AC adapter socket.  
Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the power outlet.  
Toggle the power switch to the position “ | .  
Wait two minutes after the projector is turned off before turning the projector back on.  
NO PICTURE  
Try these solutions:  
Check for the proper input source.  
Ensure all cables are connected properly.  
Adjust the brightness and contrast.  
Remove the lens cap.  
TRAPEZOID IMAGE ON THE SCREEN  
Try these solutions:  
Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.  
Use the Keystone correction key on the control panel of the projector or the remote  
control unit.  
POOR COLOR  
Try these solutions:  
Select the correct video system.  
Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.  
BLURRED IMAGE  
Try these solutions:  
Press Auto on the control panel of the projector or the remote control unit to get better  
picture quality.  
Adjust the focus.  
Reposition the unit to improve its projection angle.  
Ensure the distance between the unit and screen is within the adjustment range of the  
lens.  
REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK  
Try these solutions:  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the projector.  
Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector.  
Make sure nothing is blocking the front and rear receivers.  
Troubleshooting  
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Status Messages  
On-Screen Messages  
Description  
Projector is searching for input.  
SEARCHING  
Projector has identified the input signal and is running  
the auto image adjustment function.  
ACQUIRING SIGNAL  
OUT OF RANGE  
Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range.  
The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. Install a  
new lamp for optimal performance.  
LAMP WARNING -  
CHANGE LAMP AND  
RESET LAMP TIMER!  
The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours, and the  
power will turn off after 20 hours.  
OUT OF LAMP USAGE  
TIME. YOU HAVE TO  
CHANGE THE LAMP!  
The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours. The  
warning message will display for 30 seconds every 5  
minutes after you turn on the projector and the power  
will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.  
OUT OF LAMP USAGE  
TIME. CHANGE THE  
LAMP!  
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Specifications  
Projector Specifications  
All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
General  
Model name  
PB8230  
PB8220  
PB8120  
1024X768 XGA  
1024X768 XGA  
800X600 SVGA  
Optical  
Display system  
Lens F/Number  
Lamp  
1-CHIP DMD  
F/2.6  
250W UHP lamp  
Electrical  
Power supply  
AC100 ~ 240V, 4.0A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)  
330W (Max)  
Power consumption  
Mechanical  
Dimensions  
308 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 238 mm (D)  
5°C ~ 35°C  
Operating temperature  
range  
Weight  
6.9 lbs (3.1 Kg)  
Input terminal  
Computer input  
RGB input  
D-sub 15-pin (female)  
Video signal input  
S-VIDEO  
Mini DIN 4-pin port x1  
RCA jack x1  
VIDEO  
HDTV signal input  
Audio signal input  
Audio 1  
YPbPr RCA jack x3  
Mini jack stereo port  
RCA jack L, R x2  
Audio 2  
Output  
USB mouse connector  
Speaker  
A/B series x1  
3 watt x 1  
Control  
RS-232C  
9-pin x1  
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Timing Chart  
Supported timing for PC input  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Pixel  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Resolution  
720x400  
Mode  
37.927  
31.469  
37.861  
37.500  
43.269  
35.156  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
53.674  
49.725  
35.522  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
68.667  
60.134  
67.500  
60.000  
63.981  
85.039  
59.940  
72.809  
75.000  
85.008  
56.250  
60.317  
72.188  
75.000  
85.061  
74.550  
86.957  
60.004  
70.069  
75.029  
84.997  
74.700  
75.000  
60.000  
60.020  
35.500  
25.175  
31.500  
31.500  
36.000  
36.000  
40.000  
50.000  
49.500  
56.250  
57.283  
44.900  
65.000  
75.000  
78.750  
94.500  
79.857  
108.000  
108.000  
108.000  
720x400_85  
VGA_60  
VGA_72  
VGA_75  
VGA_85  
SVGA_56  
SVGA_60  
SVGA_72  
SVGA_75  
SVGA_85  
MAC16”  
XGA_43i  
XGA_60  
XGA_70  
XGA_75  
XGA_85  
MAC19”  
SXGA1_75  
QuadVGA_60  
SXGA3_60  
640x480  
800x600  
832x624  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x960  
1280x1024  
Supported timing for YPbPr input  
Horizontal Frequency  
(kHz)  
Signal Format  
Vertical Frequency (Hz)  
480i(525i)@60Hz  
480p(525p)@60Hz  
576i(625i)@50Hz  
576p(625p)@50Hz  
720p(750p)@60Hz  
720p(750p)@50Hz  
1080i(1125i)@60Hz  
1080i(1125i)@50Hz  
15.73  
31.47  
15.63  
31.25  
45.00  
37.50  
33.75  
28.13  
59.94  
59.94  
50.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
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Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs  
Horizontal  
Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Pixel Frequency  
(MHz)  
Video mode  
NTSC  
PAL  
15.73  
15.63  
15.63  
15.73  
15.63  
15.73  
15.73  
60  
50  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
3.58  
4.43  
4.25 or 4.41  
3.58  
3.58  
SECAM  
PAL-M  
PAL-N  
PAL-60  
NTSC4.43  
4.43  
4.43  
Specifications  
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Dimensions  
308  
238  
95  
Unit: mm  
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Warranty  
Limited Warranty  
BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under  
normal usage and storage.  
Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered as consumable items and are warranted  
for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchase date will be required with  
any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty  
period, BENQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.  
For other information, please refer to BenQ Warranty Information Book.  
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Safety Regulations  
FCC Statement  
CLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to  
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A”  
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial  
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,  
in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever measures  
may be required to correct the interference.  
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
EEC Statement  
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for  
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.  
MIC Statement  
A class equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment)  
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose, the seller and/or  
the buyer is asked to beware of this point and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been  
made, it is asked that a change to household use be made.  
B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)  
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can  
be used in any area including residential area.  
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