BenQ CP220 - Manual

Introduction 6 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. Standard accessories The...

Introduction 7 Projector exterior view Front / upper side Rear side Refer to "Connection" on page 15 for more information on making connections to various equipment. Lower/ Side view 1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 8 for detailed information.) 2. Sliding lens cover...

Introduction 8 Controls and functions Projector 1. Focus ring (See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for details.) Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 2. Zoom ring (See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for details.) Adjusts the size of the i...

Introduction 9 Remote control 1. Power (See "Start up" on page 21 and "Shut- ting down the projector" on page 30 for details.)Turns the projector on or off. 2. Freeze (See "Freezing the image" on page 29 for details.)The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed. An icon " &...

Introduction 10 Remote control effective range Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the projector’s IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between the remo...

Positioning your projector 11 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of two possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen 2. Floor at rear of screen Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation locati...

Positioning your projector 12 Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. The maximum (native) resolution of the projector is 1024 x 768 pixels, which is a 4 to 3 aspec...

Positioning your projector 13 How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size 1. Select your screen size. 2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns labelled '4:3 Screen Diagonal'. Using this value, look across this row to the righ...

Connection 15 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included ...

Connection 16 notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook’s documentation to find your notebook’s key combination. Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the RGB signal outp...

Connection 17 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above ...

Connection 18 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Connection 19 Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device. To connect the pr...

Connection 20 Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the dev...

Operation 21 Operation Start up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Slide open the lens cover. If it is left closed, it could be...

Operation 22 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the on-screen menu. For details of the on-screen menu operation, please refer to "Using the ...

Operation 23 Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Right for 5 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an...

Operation 24 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the front adjuster button and lift the fron...

Operation 25 Optimizing the image To optimize the image, use the buttons on the projector or remote control, the on-screen menus. For the operation of on-screen menus, refer to "Using the menus" on page 32 . The following instructions are optional. You do not following every step. It depends...

Operation 26 Selecting an application mode The projector is preset with several predefined application modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input source picture type. To select a operation mode that suits your need, press MODE. The picture modes available for diffe...

Operation 27 Other adjustments If you are not satisfied with the picture quality made by the preset modes. You can manually adjust some of the settings through the OSD menus. 1. Adjusting brightness Press MENU on the projector or remote control. Go to Picture --> Brightness and adjust the values ...

Operation 28 white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it. Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above se...

Operation 29 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK to hide the screen image. Press any key on the control panel to restore the image. The word ‘BLANK’ appears at the bottom right corner of the screen while the image is hidden. When this f...

Operation 30 Shutting down the projector 1. Press Power and a prompt message appears as pictured to the right.If you don’t want to turn it off, wait a few seconds for the message to disappear. 2. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the la...

Operation 31 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. *When a Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... ...

Operation 32 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 17 different menu languages of your choice. See "4. Advance menu" on page 36 for more details. The following example describes the adjustment of th...

Operation 33 1. Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Application Mode (PC: Presentation;YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video: Movie) Pre-defined application...

Operation 35 3. Setting menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Mute (Off) Toggles projector audio between on and off. Volume (5) Adjusts audio volume level. OSD Time (10) Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last button press. The range is from 5 to 100 seconds....

Operation 36 4. Advance menu FUNCTION (default setting / value) DESCRIPTION Mirror (Floor front) 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...

Operation 37 5. Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input sources are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Res...

Maintenance 38 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean th...

Maintenance 39 Lamp information Calculation of lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (by hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows: Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 3/4 (hours used in Ec...

Maintenance 40 Replacing the lamp • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • 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 ...

Maintenance 42 Temperature 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 detai...

Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON. NO PICTURE BLURRED IMAGE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK 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...

Specifications 45 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name CP 220 Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F=2.5 to 2.74, f= 22 to 25.5 mm Lamp 200W lamp Electri...

Specifications 46 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 640 x 400 31.47 70.089 25.176 640 x 400_70 640 x 480 31.46...

Warranty 48 Warranty Limited Warranty BenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s onl...

Regulation Statements 49 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 ...