PB2140 / PB2240 Digital Projector Mobile Series User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 1 Introduction ........................................................... 4 Projector Features ................................................................ 4 Shipping Contents ............................................................... 5 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................6 Projector Exterior View ...................................................
2. Pro-Picture Menu .................................................................................... 25 3. Setting Menu ............................................................................................ 26 4. Advance Menu ......................................................................................... 27 5. Information Menu ................................................................................... 28 Maintenance .........................................................
Important Safety Instructions Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest 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 user serviceable parts inside. • Please read this user’s manual before you operate your projector. Save this user’s manual for future reference.
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. 2. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. Important Safety Instructions 4.
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. Always place the unit on a level, horizontal 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.
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.
Optional Accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Macintosh adapter 200W lamp module Ceiling mount kit Wireless Pro Presentation Plus Component Video cable Projector Exterior View Front / Upper Side External control panel (See page 7 for detailed information.
Controls and Functions External Control Panel 13 12 10 9 4 5 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power (Refer to pages 16 and 17 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. Menu Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu. Down 6 5 Up 3 Left Right 4 The #2 to #6 keys are used to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. Refer to page 22 for more information. When the on-screen menu is not activated, the 3 Left and Right 4 keys function as Keystone -/+ hot keys.
Remote Control Description I I Power Page Up / Down II/ Freeze 5Up Auto 3 Left / Right 4 Source Menu Blank 6 Down AUTO Auto Preset Keystone Functions I I Power II/ Freeze 5Up, Menu 3Left / Right4, 6 Down AUTO Auto keystone Keystone 8 Descriptions Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 16 and 17 for more information. The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. A “Pause” icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again.
Blank In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. Refer to page 20 for more information. Preset According to the selected input signal, there are several picture setup options available: Vivid mode, Presentation mode, Gaming mode, Video mode, Cinema mode and Economic mode. Refer to page 23 for more information.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. 2. 3. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer RGB VGA cable To RGB input USB cable USB USB Audio cable PC audio PC audio VGA cable To RGB input RGB A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh computers.
Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input Component Video Cable (optional accessory) YPbPr RGB AV equipment The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are: • Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player • DVD player • Satellite Dish HDTV receiver • Digital TV tuners Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA output, or a YPbPr (default) format.
Video devices Video cable Audio cable If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Installation Choosing a Location Your projector is designed to be installed in the four installation configurations shown here: Floor front, Ceiling front, Floor rear, Ceiling rear. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation configuration you use. I. Floor front II. Ceiling front III. Floor rear IV. Ceiling rear For further information on the four configurations, please refer to page 26.
Adjusting the Height The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, 1. 2. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. It can lift the projector by up to 15 degrees. Screw the rear adjuster feet to fine tune the horizontal angle. Press the adjuster button again to retract the foot.
Screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance Diagonal measurement from screen Minimum Maximum zoom zoom feet 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 inch 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264 288 312 336 360 384 feet 2.49 3.73 4.98 6.22 7.47 8.71 9.96 11.20 12.45 13.69 14.94 16.18 17.42 18.67 19.91 inch 29.9 44.8 59.7 74.7 89.6 104.5 119.5 134.4 149.4 164.3 179.2 194.2 209.1 224.0 239.0 feet 3.05 4.57 6.10 7.62 9.14 10.67 12.19 13.72 15.24 16.76 18.29 19.81 21.34 22.86 24.38 inch 36.6 54.9 73.2 91.
Operation Start Up 1. 2. Switch all of the connected equipment on. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 3. 4. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. 5. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage of start up, a default BenQ logo appears.
Shutdown 1. 2. Press Power and a warning message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. To correct this, you can perform the following steps. 1. Adjust the height of the projector. 2. Press Keystone AUTO or AUTO on the remote control. If the image is still distorted, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
Source Selection To sequentially select input sources, press the Source key on the projector control panel or the remote control. The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds. Auto Adjustment In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press Auto on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control.
Blank In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. A word “BLANK” appear at the bottom right corner of the screen when the image is hidden. BLANK Zoom / Focusing Adjust the projected image to your desired size using the lens’ zoom ring. Then focus the image by rotating the focus ring. Refer to the screen size tables on page 15.
Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Video / S-Video / Component Video Picture Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Tint Auto Resize Aspect Ratio H Position V Position Phase H.
Using the Menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page 27 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press Menu to turn the on-screen menu on. 3. Adjust keystone values by pressing 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control. 2. Use 3 Left / Right 4 on the projector or 3 / 4 on the remote control to select 4.
1. Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. PC Signal Input 1. 2. 3. 4. Preset Mode Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. Vivid Mode: Is perfect for playing games. The color saturation and brightness are well-balanced. Video Mode: Is suitable for cinematic enjoyment displaying images in their natural color.
Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Color This function is not available when a PC input is selected. Tint Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more reddish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. This function is not available when a PC input is selected.
2. Pro-Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Auto Resize Makes the best fit of the image to the screen. 1. On 2. Off Aspect Ratio H Position There are two aspect ratio settings. 1. 4 : 3 (Standard) 2. 16 : 9 (Wide Screen) Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. This function is available only when a PC input selected. -30 +30 -30 +30 Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image. V Position This function is available only when a PC input is selected.
3. Setting Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Off On Mute Adjusts the volume level. Volume OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds. Reset Returns all settings to the factory preset values. 3 color temperature* settings are available. Color Temp 1. Low: Makes images appear reddish white. 2. Standard: Maintains normal colorings for white. 3. High: Makes images appear bluish white.
4. Advance Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket (optional accessory) if you need to install the projector on your ceiling. Floor front: Select this setting with the projector set on the floor and audience viewing the projected images from the front side of the screen. This is the most common setting.
5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. 28 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. System Shows the Video input system format, NTSC, SECAM or PAL. Operation Picture menu.
Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. Things you have to do on a regular basis are keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner to gently wipe the lens surface.
Lamp Information Warning Message When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break. For more detailed information on lamp warnings, please refer to page 32. The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes.
Step 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Step 2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen the screws and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. Step 3. Loosen the screw that fixing the lamp to the projector. If the screw is not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetic-head screwdriver. Step 4. Lift the handle so that it stands up.
Temp Information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible problems: 1. The internal temperature is too high. 2. The fans are not working. Turn the projector off and contact qualified service personnel for further help. For more detailed information, please refer to "Indicators" on page 32. Indicators Illustration 1. Blank - : Light OFF 2. : Light flashing 3. : Light ON 4. 5. 6.
Lamp events - - R - - R It is warning you that lamp usage has exceeded 2000 / 3000 (Economic mode) hours. Replace the projection lamp with a new one immediately. The lamp is not properly attached or the lamp is damaged. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Thermal events R R The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. - R R G R R G G R The projector has shutdown automatically.
Service Information Accessories (included in the standard package) Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01818.000 Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.82718.281 Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process. Wait until the cooling down process has completed. NO PICTURE Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.
Specifications Projector Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Digital Projector PB2240 1024 x 768 XGA PB2140 800 x 600 SVGA Optical Display system Lens F/Number 1-CHIP DMD PB2240 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm Lamp PB2140 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 18.6 to 22.7 mm 200W lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100 ~ 240V, 3.5A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 265W (Max) Mechanical Dimensions Operating temperature range Weight 238 mm (W) x 86.
Timing Chart Supported Timing for PC Input Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 37.927 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.363 56.476 60.023 68.667 63.981 85.039 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.020 35.500 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 108.
Dimensions 81.8 180 86.
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.
Regulation Statements FCC Statement 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.
