BenQ PB2240 - Manual

Introduction 5 Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: • Compact and portable unit • High quality manual zoom lens • One-ke...

Introduction 6 Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equip-ment. 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 Soft Carry Ca...

Introduction 7 Optional Accessories Projector Exterior View Front / Upper Side Rear Side Bottom Side 1. Macintosh adapter 2. 200W lamp module 3. Ceiling mount kit 4. Wireless Pro 5. Presentation Plus 6. Component Video cable External control panel (See page 8 for detailed information.) Front IR remo...

Introduction 8 Controls and Functions External Control Panel 1 2 3 9 6 8 5 11 10 4 7 12 13 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 and 18 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Menu Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu. 3. Down 6 4. 5 Up 5. 3 Left 6. Right 4 The #2 to #6 keys are used to ...

Introduction 9 Remote Control Description Functions Descriptions Power Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 17 and 18 for more information. Freeze 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 F...

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...

Connection 11 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. Connecting to a Laptop or Desktop Computer A Mac adapter (an opt...

Connection 12 Connecting Equipment to the Component Video Input 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 output, a standard VGA out-put, or a YP b P r (default) format. The...

Installation 14 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. For fur...

Installation 15 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. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjus...

Operation 17 Operation Start Up 1. Switch all of the connected equipment on. 2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 3. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). 4. Press and hold Power on the remote control or projector to start the unit. The Power indicator light fla...

Operation 18 Shutdown 1. Press Power and a warn-ing message appears. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. 2. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down, the fans continue to run for approximately 90 sec-onds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the p...

Operation 19 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 pr...

Operation 20 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 qu...

Operation 22 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 ModeKeystoneBrightnessContrast Preset ModeKeystoneBrightnessCon...

Operation 23 Using the Menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjust-ments and settings. There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page 28 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press Menu to turn th...

Operation 24 1. Picture Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset Mode Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. PC Signal Input 1. Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode. 2. Vivid Mode: Is perfect...

Operation 25 Color Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. 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 red-dish the image becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the image becomes. This...

Operation 27 3. Setting Menu *About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be “white” for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish ...

Operation 28 4. Advance Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mirror 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 ...

Operation 30 5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in Picture menu. Lamp Hour Displays the num...

Maintenance 31 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...

Maintenance 32 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 mal-function in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break. For ...

Maintenance 34 Temp Information When the Temperature warning light is on, it is warning you of the following possible prob-lems: 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 in...

Maintenance 35 Lamp events - - 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 - The proje...

Maintenance 36 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 accessories, please visit the BenQ Corpora...

Troubleshooting 37 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 38 Specifications Projector Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB2240 1024 x 768 XGA PB2140 800 x 600 SVGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number PB2240 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm PB2...

Specifications 39 Dimensions Unit: mm Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0°C ~ 40°C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10% ~ 90% (without condensation)Operating altitude 6000 feet at 30°C 6000 ~ 10000 feet at 23°C 86.8 81.8 180 238

Specifications 40 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 720 x 400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720 x 400_85 640 x 480 31.4...

Warranty 41 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 prod-uct is found to be defective within the warranty period, BenQ’s on...

Regulation Statements 42 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 inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that...