PB2220/ PB2120 Digital Projector User’s Manual Welcome Downloaded From projector-manual.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 1 Introduction ........................................................... 4 Projector Features ................................................................ 4 Shipping Contents ............................................................... 5 Optional Accessories ...................................................................... 5 Projector Descriptions ........................................................
Use and Replacement of Lamp ....................................................... 21 LED Status Indicators ..................................................................... 21 Lamp Replacement ............................................................22 Resetting Lamp Hours .......................................................23 Service Information ...........................................................24 Accessories (Included in the standard package) ...........................
Important Safety Instructions Caution • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user-serviceable parts inside. • Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Save this user’s manual for future reference. • Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. 9. - 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. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the unit may result in a fire. 8. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal surface during operation.
Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
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.
Projector Descriptions Front View IR remote sensor Projection lens Ventilation grill Left View AC power cord input S-Video connector Audio input Video connector D-Sub connector (for computer/ HDTV input) Back View IR remote sensor Rear adjustment foot Ventilation grill 6 Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.
External Control Panel Exit Keystone/ Right Keystone/ Left Menu POWER AUTO SOURCE • • • • • • • • Lamp Status Indicator Press and hold POWER for 1 second to turn the projector on or off. When the projector is on, Back-lit POWER will blink during warm-up and turn to solid green to indicate the projector is ready for use. The Infrared Remote Receiver (Front and Rear) allows the projector to accept signals from the remote control.
Adjuster The projector is equipped with a quick-release adjuster foot and button for adjusting 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. 3. To stow the adjuster, depress the release button and push the adjuster back to where it is.
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). Remote Control Features FREEZE The image can be frozen when FREEZE is pressed.
Installing or Replacing Batteries 1. Use a pointy-sided stick to release the barttery tray. Pull the tray off. 2. Install or replace a battery. 3. Snap the battery tray back into place. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 10 Introduction Downloaded From projector-manual.
Installation Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). tion jec Dis tan ce Pro PB2220 (XGA) screen size chart Distance to Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet inches inches 4 29.9 36.6 6 44.8 54.9 8 59.7 73.2 10 74.7 91.4 12 89.6 109.7 14 104.5 128.0 16 119.5 146.3 18 134.4 164.6 20 149.4 182.9 22 164.3 201.2 24 179.2 219.5 26 194.2 237.7 28 209.1 256.0 30 224.0 274.3 32 239.0 292.
PB2120 (SVGA) screen size chart Distance to Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet inches inches 4 23.5 28.7 6 35.2 43.1 8 47.0 57.5 10 58.7 71.9 12 70.4 86.2 14 82.2 100.6 16 93.9 115.0 18 105.7 129.4 20 117.4 143.7 22 129.1 158.1 24 140.9 172.5 26 152.6 186.9 28 164.3 201.2 30 176.1 215.6 32 187.8 230.0 Distance to Diagonal measurement screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom meters cm cm 1 48.9 59.9 1.5 73.4 89.8 2 97.8 119.8 2.5 122.3 149.7 3 146.7 179.7 3.5 171.2 209.6 4 195.7 239.6 4.
Operation Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket. 2. Press and hold POWER for 1 second. The back-lit POWER key blinks green and stays green when the power is turned on. When the power is turned off, there is a 90-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started. 3. Switch on all connected equipment. Downloaded From projector-manual.
Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning is when 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, 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 have to optimize the picture quality manually.
Source Selection When several input sources are available, press 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 press 3or to select items in the sub-menu. 4 to select a sub-menu.
1. Display Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects the keystone of the image. Keystone Adjusts the brightness of the image. Brightness Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness of the image. Contrast Adjusts to fit in the desired image size. Phase *This function is available only when the input mode is PC or YPbPr. H Size Color Tint 16 Operation Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker. *This function is available only when the input mode is PC or YPbPr.
2. Image Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, Auto Resize 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 *This function is available only when the input mode is PC . Users have 2 options for the image ratio. Ratio 1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9 *This function is available when the input mode is YPbPr, Video or SVideo. Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. H Position *This function is available only when the input mode is PC. Adjusts the vertical position of the image.
3. Source Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 2. Ceiling-mounted projection 1. Default Mirror 3. Rear screen projection 4. Ceiling-mounted and rear screen projection. Source Scan If Source Scan is on, all the input sources will be detected during the start-up process. Otherwise, the projector will only detect the last input source. Adjusts the volume level. Volume Adjusts the treble level. Treble Adjusts the bass level. Bass Off On Mute 18 Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.
4. Control Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language sets the OSD to display in one of 10 languages. Language Use 3 / 4 key to select the languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Selects a desired OSD position. OSD Auto Off 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.
Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will prompt up. To turn off the projector, Press POWER again. 2. 3. The fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the 90-second cooling process. 20 Operation Downloaded From projector-manual.
Maintenance Lamp Information Use and Replacement of Lamp When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears to suggest 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 may explode. LED Status Indicators Lamp Life Indicators CHANGE THE LAMP, AND RESET THE LAMP TIMER CHANGE THE LAMP.
Lamp Replacement To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. 1. Press the POWER button to switch off the projector. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the projector. 2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly recommended you use a magneticheaded screwdriver.
Resetting Lamp Hours If you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below within 10 minutes of power on. OSD FUNCTION Press the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. • • Downloaded From projector-manual.com BenQ Manuals 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.
Service Information Accessories (Included in the standard package) Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01218.191 Power cord (US). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01118.311 Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Common Problems & Solutions NO POWER TRY THESE SOLUTIONS • • • Plug the power cord into the AC inlet. Plug the power cord into the power inlet. 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.
Status Messages On Screen Messages SEARCHING 26 Description Projector is searching for input. INPUT SIGNAL DETECTED, ACTIVATING AUTO IMAGE Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto image adjustment function. SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. CHANGE THE LAMP, AND RESET THE LAMP TIMER The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. Lamp replacement is recommended.
Specifications Projector Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Model name PB2220 PB2120 1024X768 XGA 800X600 SVGA Optical Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1-CHIP DMD F/2.4 ~ 2.6 150W VIP lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100 ~ 240V, 2.3A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 220 W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Operating Temperature range Weight 220 mm (W) x 52 mm (H) x 175 mm (D) 0°C ~ 35°C 3.92 lbs (1.
Timing Chart Supported timing for PC input Resolution 720x400 640x480 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 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.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 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 4.43 4.43 Downloaded From projector-manual.
Dimensions 220mm 175mm 52mm 30 Dimensions Downloaded From projector-manual.
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.
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.
