BenQ PB6100 - Manual

Introduction 5 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. Alternative Accessories...

Introduction 6 Projector Description Your Projector at a Glance Projection lens Front adjuster Ventilation grill IR remote sensor AC INLET S-VIDEO VIDEO PC/HDTV Kensington lock slot Rear adjusters S-Video Mini DIM Video RCA jack RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) IR remote sensor Main power switch ...

Introduction 7 External Control Panel 3. Left 4. Exit 5. Right 6. Menu 2. Source 7. Auto 8. Blank 11. Lamp indicator 10. Temp indicator 9. Power indicator 1. Power Power Press the Power key to turn the projector on or off. Source Selects signal sources from among PC, YP b P r, S-Video and Video. Lef...

Introduction 8 Adjuster The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust its tilt angle. 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the front adjuster. 2. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked 3. If the projected image is hig...

Introduction 9 Remote Control Description Your Remote Control at a Glance 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...

Introduction 10 4. PRESET Users can switch 4 kinds of preset modes. The preset mode changes each time when you press PRESET button • PC Signal: Presentation Mode (Default) --> Vivid Mode --> Video Mode --> Economic Mode • YPbPr/ S-Video/ Video Signal: Gaming Mode (Default) --> Video Mode...

Installation 11 Installation Screen Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). PB6200 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distance from screen Diagonal measurement Distance from screen Diagonal measurement Min...

Installation 13 There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component limits. * 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches Connecting to Various Equipment HDTV Equipment The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some of th...

Operation 15 Operation Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 2. Turn the main power switch on. 3. Press and hold POWER for 1 second to start the projector. The back-lit POWER key flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. (When the power is turned...

Operation 16 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 3 Left/ Right 4 (hot key) on the control panel of the projector or KEYSTONE 3 / 4 on the remote control, and then adjust the s...

Operation 17 Blank Use Blank to hide the screen image. You can unseal the image gradually by using the mouse of the remote control, or simply press Blank to turn the image on immediately.

Operation 18 Menu System Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3 or 4 to select a sub-menu. Press Menu again to select items in the sub-menu. Functions available when connecting to different equipment... Sub-Menu PC Y/Pb/Pr S-Video / Video Display KeystoneBrightnessContrastPhaseH Size Keyston...

Operation 24 Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn the projector off, press and hold POWER again. 2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 110 seconds. 3. Turn the main power switch off. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Do not unplug t...

Maintenance 25 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 the projector and in rare instanc...

Maintenance 27 Resetting Lamp Hours If you replace the lamp with a new one, please follow the instructions below to reset the lamp hour. Temp Information When the LED lights up, it is warning you of the following possible problems: 1. The internal temperature is too high. 2. The fans are not working...

Maintenance 28 LED Indicator Status & Illustration llustration 1. - : LED OFF 2. : LED blinking 3. : LED solid ON 4. O : LED lights up orange. 5. R : LED lights up red. 6. G : LED lights up green. LED Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Power switch on - - Power-up cooling. Pro...

Maintenance 30 Service Information Accessories (included in the standard package) Alternative Accessories (vary from country to country) Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) Ordering Parts or Getting Information For product information, product assistance, service information,...

Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting Common Problems & Solutions NO POWER Try these solutions: • Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the AC adapter socket. • Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the power outlet. • Toggle the power switch to the position “ | ”. • Wait 11...

Troubleshooting 32 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 projector’s range. Lamp Warning ...

Specifications 33 Specifications Projector Specifications Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB6200 1024X768 XGAPB6100 800X600 SVGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.4 to 2.6, f = 24....

Specifications 34 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 56.3 VESA 800x600 37.9 60.3 VESA 800...

Warranty 36 Warranty Limited Warranty BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under nor-mal usage and storage. Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered as consumable items and are warranted for 90 days or 1000 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchas...

Safety Regulations 37 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 interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with ...