BenQ PB2250 - 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: • Selectable password protected function • Compact and portable unit...

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. Optional accessories Pro...

Introduction 7 Projector exterior view Front / Upper side Rear side Bottom side External control panel (See page 8 for detailed information.) Front IR remote sensor Ventilation grill Front adjuster button Projection lens Focus ring and zoom ring AC power cord inlet Kensington lock hole S-Video Video...

Introduction 8 Controls and functions External control panel Left Right Up Do wn PB2250 1 2 3 9 6 8 5 11 10 4 7 12 13 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 and 21 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...

Introduction 9 Remote control description Functions Descriptions Power Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 17 and 21 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...

Positioning your projector 11 Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room l...

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. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist ...

Connection 14 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all of the equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure that the cables are firmly inserted. Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer A Mac ada...

Connection 15 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, either a standard VGA (D-sub) output, or a YP b P r (defaul...

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. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Turn on the power point (if switched). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after pow...

Operation 18 2. When the function is activated for the first time, a prompt will display on the screen. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to select a number for each digit of the password. Use the 3 or 4 buttons to move between the digits of the password.. 3. When all digits are entered and the password is rea...

Operation 19 Adjusting the image Adjusting the height The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters can be used to change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to...

Operation 20 Correcting keystone 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....

Operation 21 Switching input signals The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. To sequentially select input sources, press the Source button on the projector control panel or the remote control. The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 ...

Operation 22 Menu operation Menu system The OSD menus will vary according to the selected signal type being used. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Video / S-Video / Component Video Picture Preset ModeKeystoneBrightnessContrast Preset ModeKeystoneBrightnessCont...

Operation 23 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. There are 10 different menu languages. Before making adjustments, you may choose a suitable OSD langu...

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 26 3. Setting menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mute Volume Adjusts the volume level. 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. Color Temp Adjusts the color t...

Operation 27 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. For more information, ref...

Operation 28 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 29 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 30 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. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break. For more detailed informatio...

Maintenance 32 Step 9. Resetting the lamp counter Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. i. Press and hold the 5 button on the projector for 5 seconds to display the total used lamp time. ii. Press Auto on the projector or on the remote control to access the lamp hour t...

Maintenance 33 - - The Power indicator light is flashing during powering up. - - The projector is under normal operation. 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 prop...

Maintenance 34 Service information Accessories (included in the standard package) Alternative accessories (vary by regions) Optional accessories (not included in the standard package) Ordering parts or getting information For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order ...

Troubleshooting 35 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 36 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB2250 1024 x 768 XGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number PB2250 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 18.6 to 22.7 mm Lamp 200W lamp Electrical...

Specifications 37 Dimensions Unit: mm 238 180 86.8 Left Right Up Do wn PB2250

Specifications 38 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input To achieve the best quality projected image, please use the projector's native resolution of 1024 x 768. Supported timing for Component-YP b P r Input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vert...

Warranty 39 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 40 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...