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...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BENQ Corporation to notify any particular purpose. Projector Information Product Name: PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 Serial Number: Date of BENQ Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...to make changes from time to time in !! The serial number is needed in any form or by BENQ Corporation. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to revise this in the contents ...
...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BENQ Corporation to notify any particular purpose. Projector Information Product Name: PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 Serial Number: Date of BENQ Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...to make changes from time to time in !! The serial number is needed in any form or by BENQ Corporation. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to revise this in the contents ...
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...Statement 3 Shipping Contents 4 Optional Accessories 4 Projector Description 5 Projector 5 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 11 Operation 13 Start Up 13 Digital Keystone Correction 14 Auto Adjustment 14 Source Selection 15 Menu System 15 1. Image Menu 17 3. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120...
...Statement 3 Shipping Contents 4 Optional Accessories 4 Projector Description 5 Projector 5 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 11 Operation 13 Start Up 13 Digital Keystone Correction 14 Auto Adjustment 14 Source Selection 15 Menu System 15 1. Image Menu 17 3. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120...
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BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Manual Lamp LED Indicators 22 Lamp Replacement 23 Resetting Lamp Hours 24 Temp Information 24 Service Information 25 Accessories (included in the standard package 25 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package 25 Ordering Parts or Getting Information 25 Troubleshooting 26 Common Problems & Solutions 26 Status Messages 27 Specifications 28 Projector Specifications 28 Timing Chart 29 Dimensions 30 iv Table of Contents
BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Manual Lamp LED Indicators 22 Lamp Replacement 23 Resetting Lamp Hours 24 Temp Information 24 Service Information 25 Accessories (included in the standard package 25 Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package 25 Ordering Parts or Getting Information 25 Troubleshooting 26 Common Problems & Solutions 26 Status Messages 27 Specifications 28 Projector Specifications 28 Timing Chart 29 Dimensions 30 iv Table of Contents
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...BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Caution TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is on. • Do not look straight at the projector... serious damage. 6. Introduction 1 Read this product on rare occasions. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is NOT stable. Take it is required. Do not place this user's guide before you operate your eyes. • In some ...
...BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Caution TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is on. • Do not look straight at the projector... serious damage. 6. Introduction 1 Read this product on rare occasions. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is NOT stable. Take it is required. Do not place this user's guide before you operate your eyes. • In some ...
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... purchased the product of any warranty claim. Warranty Limited Warranty BENQ warrants this manual will be required with BENQ's written instructions. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Save this user's guide: The information contained in... this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BENQ's only obligation and your personal projector...
... purchased the product of any warranty claim. Warranty Limited Warranty BENQ warrants this manual will be required with BENQ's written instructions. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Save this user's guide: The information contained in... this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BENQ's only obligation and your personal projector...
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Macintosh adapter 2. 250W Lamp module 4 Introduction Optional Accessories 1. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Shipping Contents The Projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers.
Macintosh adapter 2. 250W Lamp module 4 Introduction Optional Accessories 1. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Shipping Contents The Projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers.
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... detailed information. 9 Temp indicator The Temp indicator will flash when the system temperature is too high, which may occur if the projector is not activated, the Left and Right buttons will light up when the lamp needs service, cooling or replacement. hot keys. ...However, when the on screen. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide External Control Panel 4 3 5 6 2 7 1 LAMP 8 TEMP 9 1 Power Presses and holds the Power key to turn the projector on or off. 7 Source Selects signal sources from among choices and settings ...
... detailed information. 9 Temp indicator The Temp indicator will flash when the system temperature is too high, which may occur if the projector is not activated, the Left and Right buttons will light up when the lamp needs service, cooling or replacement. hot keys. ...However, when the on screen. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide External Control Panel 4 3 5 6 2 7 1 LAMP 8 TEMP 9 1 Power Presses and holds the Power key to turn the projector on or off. 7 Source Selects signal sources from among choices and settings ...
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...function to provide high quality AV picture • HDTV compatibility (YPBPR) Note: The brightness of use. Introduction 7 BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Adjuster The projector is equipped with laser pointer/ remote mouse function • Hight quality manual zoom lens • One-key auto-... • Switchable Normal/ Video mode for portability • Full-function remote control with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to adjust its tilt angle. 1. The adjuster will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and ...
...function to provide high quality AV picture • HDTV compatibility (YPBPR) Note: The brightness of use. Introduction 7 BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Adjuster The projector is equipped with laser pointer/ remote mouse function • Hight quality manual zoom lens • One-key auto-... • Switchable Normal/ Video mode for portability • Full-function remote control with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to adjust its tilt angle. 1. The adjuster will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions and ...
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...and humidity. Dispose of used batteries according to the remote sensors. There may be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet). BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Remote control effective range The remote sensors are incorrectly replaced. Installing or Replacing Batteries 1 Push and slide the battery... compartment lid in a range of the projector. The distance between the remote control and the remote sensors must be ...
...and humidity. Dispose of used batteries according to the remote sensors. There may be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet). BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Remote control effective range The remote sensors are incorrectly replaced. Installing or Replacing Batteries 1 Push and slide the battery... compartment lid in a range of the projector. The distance between the remote control and the remote sensors must be ...
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BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide INSTALLATION Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from screen feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm 4 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 1 100 6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 1.5 ...
BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide INSTALLATION Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from screen feet inches feet inches feet inches meters cm 4 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 1 100 6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 1.5 ...
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... sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPBPR (default) format. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide • PB8120 (SVGA) screen size chart Distance from screen Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet inches feet inches feet inches 4 ... 299.5 329.4 359.4 389.3 419.3 449.2 479.1 Connecting to Various Equipment HDTV description The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a YPBPR connector. Installation 11 Use a HDTV cable that...
... sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPBPR (default) format. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide • PB8120 (SVGA) screen size chart Distance from screen Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet inches feet inches feet inches 4 ... 299.5 329.4 359.4 389.3 419.3 449.2 479.1 Connecting to Various Equipment HDTV description The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a YPBPR connector. Installation 11 Use a HDTV cable that...
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Monitor PC/Notebook RGB PC Audio USB To RGB Input To RGB output DVD Player Y Pb Pr Video / Audio Control COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT CONTROL PR PB Y S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO IN USB PC Audio USB AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L R S-Video 12 Installation BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide 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 PC/Notebook RGB PC Audio USB To RGB Input To RGB output DVD Player Y Pb Pr Video / Audio Control COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT CONTROL PR PB Y S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO IN USB PC Audio USB AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L R S-Video 12 Installation BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide 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.
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The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is a 120-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) 4. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. Projector Remote Control (When the power is turned off, there is turned on. Switch on the main power switch. 3. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide OPERATION Start Up 1. Operation 13 Turn on all connected equipment. Plug the power cord into a wall socket. 2.
The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is a 120-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) 4. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. Projector Remote Control (When the power is turned off, there is turned on. Switch on the main power switch. 3. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide OPERATION Start Up 1. Operation 13 Turn on all connected equipment. Plug the power cord into a wall socket. 2.
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...do this , press KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control. to optimize the picture quality. Projector Remote control Auto Source Auto 14 Operation Projector Remote control Auto Adjustment In some cases, you may need to correct keystoning at the... will re-adjust settings to correct keystoning at either the top or bottom. Press + to provide the best picture quality. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at the top of the...
...do this , press KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control. to optimize the picture quality. Projector Remote control Auto Source Auto 14 Operation Projector Remote control Auto Adjustment In some cases, you may need to correct keystoning at the... will re-adjust settings to correct keystoning at either the top or bottom. Press + to provide the best picture quality. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at the top of the...
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... Position More Options Sub Page: Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness System Operation 15 Menu Bar Sub-menu PC Display Keystone Brightness Contrast Phase H. Projector Remote control Source Auto Source Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or 4 to select items in the sub-menu.... H. Press Menu again to select a sub-menu. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Source Selection When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection from the control panel of ...
... Position More Options Sub Page: Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness System Operation 15 Menu Bar Sub-menu PC Display Keystone Brightness Contrast Phase H. Projector Remote control Source Auto Source Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or 4 to select items in the sub-menu.... H. Press Menu again to select a sub-menu. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Source Selection When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection from the control panel of ...
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... time you pressed the button. Selects a desired OSD position. Mirror Hold When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value even when the projector is from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Operation 19 4. OSD Pos. Auto Off...length of time the OSD will display during strat-up. Control Menu FUNCTION Language OSD Setup Video Mode Reset Lamp Hour BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide DESCRIPTION Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Keystone Hold When selected, preserves the last keystone...
... time you pressed the button. Selects a desired OSD position. Mirror Hold When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value even when the projector is from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Operation 19 4. OSD Pos. Auto Off...length of time the OSD will display during strat-up. Control Menu FUNCTION Language OSD Setup Video Mode Reset Lamp Hour BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide DESCRIPTION Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Keystone Hold When selected, preserves the last keystone...
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... the lamp for approximately two minutes. 3. Projector I Remote Control 2. Turn off the projector, press POWER again. The fan will appear. If the projector is shut down , to run for two minutes automatically before POWER is not properly shut down or during the two-minute cooling process. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Shutdown 1. Operation 21
... the lamp for approximately two minutes. 3. Projector I Remote Control 2. Turn off the projector, press POWER again. The fan will appear. If the projector is shut down , to run for two minutes automatically before POWER is not properly shut down or during the two-minute cooling process. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Shutdown 1. Operation 21
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BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide MAINTENANCE Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of the projector's lamp are normal. LED lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. If the LED light is off, the operation and...dealer. 22 Maintenance If the LAMP indicator is too high for 45 minutes. Caution The LAMP indicator will light up red. When the projector's internal temperature is still red when turning the power on, please contact your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in the...
BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide MAINTENANCE Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of the projector's lamp are normal. LED lights up if the lamp becomes too hot. If the LED light is off, the operation and...dealer. 22 Maintenance If the LAMP indicator is too high for 45 minutes. Caution The LAMP indicator will light up red. When the projector's internal temperature is still red when turning the power on, please contact your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in the...
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... as this could cause color unevenness in malfunction. 5. Do not insert your fingers. Do not turn off the projector. Whenever the lamp is removed. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Maintenance 23 BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Lamp Replacement Caution To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn on the power with a new...
... as this could cause color unevenness in malfunction. 5. Do not insert your fingers. Do not turn off the projector. Whenever the lamp is removed. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Maintenance 23 BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Lamp Replacement Caution To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn on the power with a new...
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...it is removed. An adjustment message will appear. • Press W or X to reset lamp hours or press EXIT to leave. Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. • Press the MENU button on . This lamp contains mercury... the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below within 10 minutes of this lamp in a proper manner. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Caution To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass ...
...it is removed. An adjustment message will appear. • Press W or X to reset lamp hours or press EXIT to leave. Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. • Press the MENU button on . This lamp contains mercury... the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below within 10 minutes of this lamp in a proper manner. BenQ PB8230/ PB8220/ PB8120 User's Guide Caution To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass ...