PB6200/ PB6100 Digital Projector User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................1 Introduction .............................................................4 Projector Features .................................................................. 4 Shipping Contents ................................................................. 5 Alternative Accessories ........................................................................ 5 Optional Accessories ...........................................................
Maintenance .............................................................25 Lamp Information .................................................................25 Use and Replacement of the Lamp ..................................................... 25 Lamp Replacement .............................................................................. 25 Resetting Lamp Hours ......................................................................... 27 Temp Information ................................................
Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest standards for safety of information technology equipment . However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Caution • • • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no userserviceable parts inside. • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Instructions 1. The lamp becomes extremely hot dur- 4. ing operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 2 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 occasions. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7. Do not block the ventilation holes. 9. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector. - 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.
Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
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 the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Projector User’s Manual Remote Control User’s Manual CD S-Video Cable Video Cable Warranty Booklet Batteries VGA Cable Alternative Accessories 1. 2.
Projector Description Your Projector at a Glance IR remote sensor Projection lens Ventilation grill Front adjuster IR remote sensor VIDEO AC INLET PC/HDTV RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) Rear adjusters Lamp door 6 Introduction AC inlet S-VIDEO S-Video Mini DIM Video RCA jack Main power switch Kensington lock slot
External Control Panel 11. Lamp indicator 10. Temp indicator 9. Power indicator 3. Left 4. Exit 5. Right 6. Menu 1. Power 2. Source 1 Power Press the Power key to turn the projector on or off. 2 Source Selects signal sources from among PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video. 3 Left 4 Exit 5 Right 6 Menu Menu will display the menu system on screen. Press Menu again to access the submenus. Left and Right help you navigate among choices and settings in the menus and sub-menus.
Adjuster The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust its tilt angle. 1. 2. 3. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the front adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked If the projected image is higher than the screen, you can screw the 2 rear adjusters to decrease the offset.
Remote Control Description Your Remote Control at a Glance POWER SOURCE AUTO BLANK EXIT FREEZE Left / Right PRESET MENU / Down PIP SOURCE KEYSTONE PIP POSITION 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.
4. PRESET Users can switch 4 kinds of preset modes. The preset mode changes each time when you press PRESET button • • PC Signal: Presentation Mode (Default) --> Vivid Mode --> Video Mode --> Economic Mode YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal: Gaming Mode (Default) --> Video Mode --> Cinema Mode --> Economic Mode 5. PIP SOURCE User can activate PIP and select the source between S-Video and Video while the input source is PC. The PIP source changes in the order of S-Video, Video, and off. 6.
Installation Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). Di e nc sta on cti oje Pr PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 96 4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2 120 6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4 144 7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7 168 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 192 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 216 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.
PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 48 2.29 27.5 2.80 33.6 72 3.44 41.3 4.20 50.4 96 4.59 55.1 5.60 67.2 120 5.74 68.8 7.00 84.0 144 6.88 82.6 8.40 100.8 168 8.03 96.4 9.80 117.6 192 9.18 110.1 11.20 134.4 216 10.32 123.9 12.60 151.2 240 11.47 137.7 14.00 167.9 264 12.62 151.4 15.39 184.7 288 13.77 165.2 16.79 201.5 312 14.91 179.0 18.19 218.3 336 16.06 192.7 19.59 235.1 360 17.21 206.5 20.99 251.9 384 18.35 220.
PB6100 (SVGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 48 1.80 21.6 2.20 26.4 72 2.70 32.4 4.20 50.4 96 3.61 433 5.60 67.2 120 4.51 54.1 7.00 84.0 144 5.41 64.9 8.40 100.8 168 6.31 75.7 9.80 117.6 192 7.21 86.5 11.20 134.4 216 8.11 97.3 12.60 151.2 240 9.01 108.2 14.00 167.9 264 9.91 119.0 15.39 184.7 288 10.82 129.8 16.79 201.5 312 11.72 140.6 18.19 218.3 336 12.62 151.4 19.59 235.1 360 13.52 162.2 20.99 251.9 384 14.42 173.1 22.
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.
Operation Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 2. Turn the main power switch on. S-VIDEO VIDEO AC INLET PC/HDTV 3. Press and hold POWER for 1 second to start the projector. 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 110-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) 4. Switch on all connected equipment.
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 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or KEYSTONE 3/4 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.
Blank Use Blank to hide the screen image. You can unseal the image gradually by using the mouse of the remote control, or simply press Blank to turn the image on immediately.
Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or again to select items in the sub-menu. 4 to select a sub-menu. Press Menu Functions available when connecting to different equipment... Sub-Menu Display Image Source Control PIP 18 Operation PC Keystone Brightness Contrast Phase H Size Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Color Temp Information Mirror Source Source Scan Blank Time Auto Off Language OSD Pos.
1. Display Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image. + - Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. Phase Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker. This function is not available when the input mode is Video or SVideo. H Size Adjusts to fit in the desired image size. This function is not available when the input mode is Video or SVideo.
2. Image Menu FUNCTION Aspect Ratio DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, 1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9 3. Native “Native” is available only when the input mode is PC . H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. This function is available only when the input mode is PC. V Position Adjusts the vertical positon of the projected image. Color Temp Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference. Information Shows the current resolution and preset mode.
3. Source Menu FUNCTION Mirror DESCRIPTION 1. Default 2. Ceiling mounted projection 3. Rear screen projection 4. Ceiling mounted and rearscreen projection Source Shows the selected input source among PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when they are available. Source Scan If selecting ON, the function is activated and the projector starts to scan in order of PC, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when there is no signal detected. If selection OFF, the projector only detects the last input source.
4. Control Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language 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. 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.
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 PIP Source Selects the source for the PIP. PIP Size Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small, Medium, Large. PIP Position Selects a desired position for the PIP. H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image. V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.
Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn the projector off, press and hold POWER again. 2. 3. The fan will continue to run for approximately 110 seconds. Turn the main power switch off. S-VIDEO VIDEO AC INLET PC/HDTV 4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the 110-second cooling process.
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 break. For more detailed information, please refer to "LED Indicator Status & Illustration" on page 28. The Lamp and Temp indicators will light up if the lamp becomes too hot.
Step 1. Turn the projector off. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the projector. Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. (It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic-head screwdriver.) If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. Step 3. Loosen the 3 screws. Pull the handle to remove the lamp housing. If the screws are not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. Do not insert your hand into the box after the lamp is removed.
Resetting Lamp Hours If you replace the lamp with a new one, please follow the instructions below to reset the lamp hour. OSD INSTRUCTIONS Press and hold the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. With the OSD on, press MENU to activate RESET function or press EXIT to leave. Press W or X to reset the lamp hour to zero or or press EXIT to leave. This message displays when the lamp hour is reset to zero. You can press EXIT to leave.
LED Indicator Status & Illustration llustration 1. - : LED OFF 2. : LED blinking 3. : LED solid ON 4. 5. 6. O : LED lights up orange. R : LED lights up red. G : LED lights up green. LED Power Temp Status & Description Lamp Power events Power switch on O O O O - - O - - G - - O - - G - - Power-up cooling. Projector cooling system will auto-cool for 110 seconds when power was abnormally shutdown without cooling and power on again within hours.
Thermal events R - Fan 1 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer. R R G Fan 2 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer. R R G Fan 3 error, projector will auto shutdown. If you return on the power, and projector shutdown again. Please contact your dealer. G R - Thermal sensor 1 over-temperature, projector will auto shutdown.
Service Information Accessories (included in the standard package) Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number VGA cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.503 Video cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J1303.501 S-Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 110 seconds 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.
Status Messages 32 On-Screen Messages Description SEARCHING Projector is searching for input. ACQUIRING SIGNAL Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto image adjustment function. OUT OF RANGE Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. Lamp Warning - Change Lamp If Brightness Is Low. The lamp has been in operation for over 1980 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. This message will display for 10 seconds after starting up the projector.
Specifications Projector Specifications Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector PB6200 1024X768 XGA PB6100 800X600 SVGA Optical Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1-CHIP DMD F = 2.4 to 2.6, f = 24.3 ~ 29.2 mm 200W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100 ~ 240V, 3.2A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 285W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Operating temperature range Weight 262 mm (W) x 98.4 mm (H) x 215.
Timing Chart Resolution 34 H Sync (kHz) V Sync (Hz) 640x350 31.5 70.1 640x400 37.9 85.1 Remark VESA 720x400 31.5 70.0 720x400 37.9 85.1 VESA 640x480 31.5 60.0 VESA 640x480 37.9 72.8 VESA 640x480 35 66.7 Macintosh 640x480 43.3 85.0 VESA 800x600 35.2 56.3 VESA 800x600 37.9 60.3 VESA 800x600 46.9 75.0 VESA 800x600 48.1 72.2 VESA 800x600 53.7 85.1 VESA 832x624 49.7 74.5 Macintosh 1024x768 48.4 60.0 VESA 1024x768 56.5 70.1 VESA 1024x768 60.0 75.
Dimensions 98.4 215.
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 1000 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.
