Page 2 - Projector Information
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents iii Table of Contents BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 W...
Page 5 - Introduction; INTRODUCTION; Caution
Introduction 1 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide INTRODUCTION Caution TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SER-VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPER-ATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REF-...
Page 6 - Save this user’s guide; : The information contained in this manual will assist you in; Warranty; Limited Warranty
Introduction 2 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Save this user’s guide : The information contained in this manual will assist you in operating and maintaining your personal projector. Warranty Limited Warranty BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal u...
Page 7 - Safety Regulations; FCC Statement; CLASS A; which the receiver is connected.; EEC Statement
Introduction 3 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide 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 interfer-ence to radio communications. It has been test...
Page 8 - Shipping Contents; Optional Accessories; Macintosh adapter
Introduction 4 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Shipping Contents The Projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at t...
Page 9 - Projector Description; Projector
Introduction 5 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Projector Description Projector External control panel (see next page) Audio/ Video connector Projection lens Audio jack Front adjuster USB mouse connector IR remote sensor S-Video jack Ventilation grill RS 232 control port Speaker Rear adjuster feet P...
Page 10 - External Control Panel
Introduction 6 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide External Control Panel LAMPTEMP 5 3 4 2 6 7 8 9 1 Power Presses and holds the Power key to turn the projector on or off. Auto Automatically determines the best picture settings for current received signals. Menu will display the menu system on screen. ...
Page 12 - Remote Control Description
Introduction 8 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Remote Control Description Power Menu 3 Left/ Keystone - 4 Right/ Keystone + Auto L-Click/ R-click Zoom in/ out Return PIP Source PIP Pos. PIP Size By pressing the PIP-Source, PIP-Pos and PIP-Size hotkeys, you can enable the PIP (Picture In Picture) fu...
Page 13 - Remote control effective range
Introduction 9 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide 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. Th...
Page 14 - Installation; INSTALLATION; Screen Size; L Projection Distance
Installation 10 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide INSTALLATION Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). • PB8220 (XGA) screen size chart L Projection Distance Distance from screen Diagonal measurement Distanc...
Page 15 - Connecting to Various Equipment; HDTV description
Installation 11 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide • PB8120 (SVGA) screen size chart Connecting to Various Equipment HDTV description The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of these sources are: Most of these sources will provide an analog component video...
Page 17 - Operation; OPERATION; Start Up; Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
Operation 13 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide OPERATION Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket. 2. Turn on the main power switch. 3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. (When the power is turned off, th...
Page 18 - Digital Keystone Correction; to correct keystoning at the top of the image.; Auto Adjustment
Operation 14 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide 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 KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control, and th...
Page 25 - Shutdown; POWER
Operation 21 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press POWER again. 2. The fan will continue to run for approximately two minutes. 3. Turn off the main power switch. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall...
Page 26 - Maintenance; MAINTENANCE; Lamp Information; Use and Replacement of the Lamp; Lamp Life Indicators; hours. Replace the projection
Maintenance 22 BenQ 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 lamp replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in ...
Page 27 - Lamp Replacement; Do not turn on the; Whenever the lamp is; Do not reset if the
Maintenance 23 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Lamp Replacement Caution To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and dis-connect the power cord before changing the lamp. 1. Turn off the projector. Disconnect thepower cord from the outlet and theprojector. 2. Loosen the ...
Page 28 - Resetting Lamp Hours; Temp Information; OSD
Maintenance 24 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Caution To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shatte...
Page 29 - Service Information; Accessories (included in the standard package)
Maintenance 25 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Service Information Accessories (included in the standard package) Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) Ordering Parts or Getting Information For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order accessori...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Common Problems & Solutions
Troubleshooting 26 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems & Solutions PROBLEMS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS NO POWER • Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the AC adapter socket. • Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the power outlet. • Toggle the power ...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting; Status Messages; Projector is searching for input.
Troubleshooting 27 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Status Messages 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...
Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS; Projector Specifications; Technical Specifications; Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.; Electrical; Mechanical; Output
Specifications 28 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide SPECIFICATIONS Projector Specifications Technical Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Personal Projector Model name PB8220 1024X768 XGA PB8120 800X600 SVGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP ...
Page 33 - Specifications; Timing Chart; Resolution
Specifications 29 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide Timing Chart Resolution H Sync (kHz) V Sync (Hz) Remark 640x350 31.5 70.1 640x400 37.9 85.1 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....
Page 34 - Dimensions; DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 30 BenQ PB8220/ PB8120 User’s Guide DIMENSIONS Unit: mm 3 0 8 2 3 8 9 5
