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PB8140 / PB8240 / PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User's Manual Welcome
PB8140 / PB8240 / PB8250 Digital Projector Installation Series User's Manual Welcome
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... 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 Desktop Computer 14 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 14 Connecting to Video...
... 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 Desktop Computer 14 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 14 Connecting to Video...
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... PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu 35 Maintenance 36 Cleaning the lens 36 Cleaning the projector case 36 Cleaning and replacing the air filters 36 Storing the projector 37 Transporting the projector 37 Lamp Information 38 Use and Replacement of the Lamp 38 Lamp Replacement 38 Temp Warning...in the standard package 43 Ordering Parts or Getting Information 43 Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems & Solutions 44 Specifications 45 Projector Specifications 45 Technical Specifications 45 Timing Chart 47 iv Table of Contents Control Menu 33 5. Display Menu 27 2. Image Menu 29 3.
... PIP (Picture In Picture) Menu 35 Maintenance 36 Cleaning the lens 36 Cleaning the projector case 36 Cleaning and replacing the air filters 36 Storing the projector 37 Transporting the projector 37 Lamp Information 38 Use and Replacement of the Lamp 38 Lamp Replacement 38 Temp Warning...in the standard package 43 Ordering Parts or Getting Information 43 Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems & Solutions 44 Specifications 45 Projector Specifications 45 Technical Specifications 45 Timing Chart 47 iv Table of Contents Control Menu 33 5. Display Menu 27 2. Image Menu 29 3.
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... future reference. • In some countries, the line voltage is • Do not look straight at the projector NOT stable. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Important Safety Instructions 1 Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to 240 volts, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±...
... future reference. • In some countries, the line voltage is • Do not look straight at the projector NOT stable. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Important Safety Instructions 1 Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to 240 volts, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±...
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...sustaining serious minutes prior to a qualified technician when service or repair is subsequently used. 3. This product is capable of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is required. The lamp becomes extremely hot 4. Allow the projec- The tor to cool ... cause them to explode on an during operation. Please use BenQ's Ceiling Mounting Kit for replacement. 5. unstable cart, stand, or table. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is securely installed. 2 Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 1....
...sustaining serious minutes prior to a qualified technician when service or repair is subsequently used. 3. This product is capable of the projector or electric shock when the appliance is required. The lamp becomes extremely hot 4. Allow the projec- The tor to cool ... cause them to explode on an during operation. Please use BenQ's Ceiling Mounting Kit for replacement. 5. unstable cart, stand, or table. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is securely installed. 2 Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 1....
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...other item. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other soft surface. - Doing so may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image. Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or... resulting in damage to back. Locations with all windows rolled up. Allow at angle of 8. projector. - If the ventilation holes are higher than 15 degrees front to the unit. zontal surface during operation. - Using the unit when it ...
...other item. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other soft surface. - Doing so may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image. Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may cause the unit to fall over, causing injury or... resulting in damage to back. Locations with all windows rolled up. Allow at angle of 8. projector. - If the ventilation holes are higher than 15 degrees front to the unit. zontal surface during operation. - Using the unit when it ...
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Do not step on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may result in accidents and possible injury. 4 Important Safety Instructions If the projector does become wet, disconnect it . 12. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may cause it to have the projector serviced. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to fail. Safety Instructions (Continued) 11.
Do not step on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may result in accidents and possible injury. 4 Important Safety Instructions If the projector does become wet, disconnect it . 12. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may cause it to have the projector serviced. Do not place liquids near or on the projector or place any objects upon it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to fail. Safety Instructions (Continued) 11.
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... picture • HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal • Replaceable air filter Note: The brightness 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...
... picture • HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) • Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal • Replaceable air filter Note: The brightness 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...
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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 purchase. If ... your place of the items shown below. DVI Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V Component Video Cable 6 Introduction 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 Video Cable...
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 purchase. If ... your place of the items shown below. DVI Cable Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V Power Cord 240V Component Video Cable 6 Introduction 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 Video Cable...
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Ceiling mount kit 4. 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 ...
Ceiling mount kit 4. 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 ...
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... 11 5 3 4 1 8 2 7 6 1. temperature becomes too high. Power (Refer to page 20 for more infor- mation.) mation.) Turns the projector on -screen display control developed a problem. Used to When the on-screen menu is under operation. 10. You can 2. Temperature warning light (Refer to .... Lamp indicator light (Refer to #6 buttons are used as Flashes red if the projector's Keystone -/+ hot keys. Indicates the status of the image. Lights 6. 6Menu up or flashes when the projector is not page 40 for more information. 7. the #3 to page 38 5. 5Exit...
... 11 5 3 4 1 8 2 7 6 1. temperature becomes too high. Power (Refer to page 20 for more infor- mation.) mation.) Turns the projector on -screen display control developed a problem. Used to When the on-screen menu is under operation. 10. You can 2. Temperature warning light (Refer to .... Lamp indicator light (Refer to #6 buttons are used as Flashes red if the projector's Keystone -/+ hot keys. Indicates the status of the image. Lights 6. 6Menu up or flashes when the projector is not page 40 for more information. 7. the #3 to page 38 5. 5Exit...
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Remote Control Description Front View Power (18, 19) 6Down/ Menu (26) 3 Left/ Keystone 4 Right/ Keystone + (20) Auto (21) L-Click/ R-click (23) Zoom in +/ Zoom out - (23) Return (23, 24) PIP Position (23) PIP Source (23) Freeze (24) LED (22) Source (21) Laser Pointer (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
Remote Control Description Front View Power (18, 19) 6Down/ Menu (26) 3 Left/ Keystone 4 Right/ Keystone + (20) Auto (21) L-Click/ R-click (23) Zoom in +/ Zoom out - (23) Return (23, 24) PIP Position (23) PIP Source (23) Freeze (24) LED (22) Source (21) Laser Pointer (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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... remote control and the sensors should be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector. Parents should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet). 6m Warning Messages on the front and the back of the projector's IR remote control sensors to depress the Laser button for continuous output. The laser pointer is...
... remote control and the sensors should be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector. Parents should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet). 6m Warning Messages on the front and the back of the projector's IR remote control sensors to depress the Laser button for continuous output. The laser pointer is...
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... correct signal cables for keystone correction. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Making Connections When connecting a signal source to the projector, be installed in these situations image distortion will dictate which installation configuration you have to tile it down or up to center...Keystone function to be sure to page 31. Setting Up Your Projector Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to correct the distortion. Setting Up Your Projector 13 I. Floor rear IV. If you place the projector above or below the screen, you use. Your room layout ...
... correct signal cables for keystone correction. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Making Connections When connecting a signal source to the projector, be installed in these situations image distortion will dictate which installation configuration you have to tile it down or up to center...Keystone function to be sure to page 31. Setting Up Your Projector Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to correct the distortion. Setting Up Your Projector 13 I. Floor rear IV. If you place the projector above or below the screen, you use. Your room layout ...
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... the HDTV function: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) 14 Setting Up Your Projector 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 sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPbPr (default) format. The following standards are : • Digital-VHS (D-...
... the HDTV function: • 480i • 576i • 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 480p • 576p • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz) 14 Setting Up Your Projector 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 sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPbPr (default) format. The following standards are : • Digital-VHS (D-...
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... cable S-Video S-Video Audio cable Video devices or VCR Video cable Audio cable If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on the projector to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the RGB signal output port on... have been connected correctly. Connecting to Display Devices If you want to an external monitor with a VGA cable or D-Sub - DVI cable Setting Up Your Projector 15 DVI cable. VGA cable or D-Sub -
... cable S-Video S-Video Audio cable Video devices or VCR Video cable Audio cable If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on the projector to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the RGB signal output port on... have been connected correctly. Connecting to Display Devices If you want to an external monitor with a VGA cable or D-Sub - DVI cable Setting Up Your Projector 15 DVI cable. VGA cable or D-Sub -
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Screw the rear adjuster feet to each other, the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal. Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. 2. Maximum ...zoom Minimum image size Focus ring Zoom ring 16 Setting Up Your Projector Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. 1. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Display menu, on...
Screw the rear adjuster feet to each other, the projected image becomes vertically trapezoidal. Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. 2. Maximum ...zoom Minimum image size Focus ring Zoom ring 16 Setting Up Your Projector Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. 1. To correct this situation, adjust the value of Keystone in the Display menu, on...
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... 559.8 There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. * 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches Setting Up Your Projector 17
... 559.8 There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. * 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches Setting Up Your Projector 17
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The Power indicator light flashes green when the power is no input source detected, one of the connected equipment on the remote control or projector to search input signals. Operation Start Up 1. Turn on . 6. Turn the main power switch on the screen 18 Operation The Power ...indicator lights orange. 5. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows "Acquiring Signal" at the bottom right corner of start up , a default BenQ logo appears. 7. If there is turned on the wall socket switch (where fitted). 4. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing ...
The Power indicator light flashes green when the power is no input source detected, one of the connected equipment on the remote control or projector to search input signals. Operation Start Up 1. Turn on . 6. Turn the main power switch on the screen 18 Operation The Power ...indicator lights orange. 5. Irrespective of selected input source, the screen shows "Acquiring Signal" at the bottom right corner of start up , a default BenQ logo appears. 7. If there is turned on the wall socket switch (where fitted). 4. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing ...
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... the main power switch off , press Power again. 2. Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is not properly shut down the projector. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately... 90 seconds to cool down process. If the projector is complete or during the cooling process. 3. continuously: "Analog RGB Searching", "DVI-A Searching", "DVI-D Searching", "Analog YPbPr Searching", "S-...
... the main power switch off , press Power again. 2. Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is not properly shut down the projector. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately... 90 seconds to cool down process. If the projector is complete or during the cooling process. 3. continuously: "Analog RGB Searching", "DVI-A Searching", "DVI-D Searching", "Analog YPbPr Searching", "S-...