BenQ PB6110 - 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 Alternative Accessories 1. Power Cord: 110V for the US, 240V for UK and 220V for European countries 2. 3-2 power converter: For the US Optional Accessories Projector Exterior View Front / Upper Side Rear Side Power cord 110V and 3-2 power converter Power cord 220V Power cord 240V EU U...

Introduction 9 Controls and Functions External Control Panel 13 12 10 9 11 53 4 87 2 1 6 1. Power (Refer to pages 18 and 19 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Source (Refer to page 21 for more information.) Sequentially selects the input signal RGB/YP b P r , Video or S-Video. ...

Introduction 10 Remote Control Description Functions Descriptions Power Turns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 18 and 19 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 ...

Introduction 11 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 12 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 13 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...

Connection 14 If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correctvideo source has been selected, check that the video source is turned on and operating cor-rectly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. Connecting to Display Devices...

Installation 15 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 16 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 18 Operation Startup 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 flas...

Operation 19 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 110 seconds to cool down the projector. To protect the lamp, the p...

Operation 20 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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to man...

Operation 21 Source Selection To sequentially select input sources, press Source on the projector control panel or the remote control. It may take you a few sec-onds when the projector is searching for input signals. The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 secon...

Operation 22 Blank In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use Blank to hide the screen image. Press Blank again to restore the image. A word “BLANK” appear at the bottom right corner of the screen when the image is hidden. When this function is activated with video/...

Operation 24 Menu Operation Menu System Please note that the 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 sys-tem selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Video /...

Operation 25 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 30 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press 6 Menu on the p...

Operation 26 1. Picture Menu PC signal input 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 ...

Operation 27 Video/ S-Video/ Component Video signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset Mode As above. Keystone As above. Brightness As above. Contrast As above. Color Increases or decreases the color intensity of the image. Tint Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more red...

Operation 29 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 30 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 31 5. Information Menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. PC signal / Component Video input Video / S-Video signal input FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal source. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Preset Mode Show...

Maintenance 32 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 33 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 35 Step 8. Resetting the lamp counter i. Press and hold the Exit 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 reset the lamp hour to “0”.iii. Wait about 5 seconds to let the OSD disappear. Temp Inf...

Maintenance 36 Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Lamp events - - (1) The projector needs 110 seconds to cool down. Or (2) Please contact your dealer for assistance. Thermal events - - The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shutdown again....

Maintenance 37 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 38 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 39 Specifications Projector Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB6210 1024 x 768 XGA PB6110 800 x 600 SVGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number PB6210 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm PB6...

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...

Dimensions 41 Dimensions Unit: mm 2 6 2 9 1 . 2 9 1 . 2 2 1 5

Warranty 42 Warranty Limited Warranty BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered as consumable items and are war- ranted for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchas...

Regulation Statements 43 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...