BenQ PB6240 - 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. The supplied accessories...

Introduction 7 Optional accessories Projector exterior view Front / upper side Rear side 1. Macintosh adapter 2. 250W lamp module 3. Ceiling mount kit 4. Wireless Pro 5. Presentation Plus 6. Component Video cable 7. RS232 connector Projection lens Front adjuster foot Ventilation grill Front IR remot...

Introduction 9 Controls and functions External control panel 13 12 10 9 11 5 3 4 87 2 1 6 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 and 22 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 Ccontrol 1. Power (Refer to pages 17 and 22 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon “ “ will display in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again. 3. 5 Up, 6 Dow...

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...

Positioning your projector 12 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; 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layo...

Positioning your projector 13 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 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 are not included wit...

Connection 16 The following standards are supported in the digital TV function: Connecting Video or S-Video devices If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source is turned on and operating cor...

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). Check that the Power indicator on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. 3. Remove the lens...

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

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 change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the ad...

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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually co...

Operation 21 Switiching input signal 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 Shutdown 1. Press Power and a warning 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 pr...

Operation 23 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 system selected. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu PC Video / ...

Operation 24 Using the menus The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are 10 different menu languages. (Refer to page 29 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press 6 Menu on the pr...

Operation 25 1. Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Application Mode Application modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program...

Operation 26 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible. Contrast Adjusts the degree of di...

Operation 28 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 100 seconds. Reset Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Password This is a selectable...

Operation 29 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. Refer to page 12 for more...

Operation 30 5. Information menu This menu shows you the current operating status of the projector. Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Economic Mode Use this mode to reduce system noise and reduce powe...

Maintenance 31 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 needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean t...

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 malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may break. For m...

Maintenance 34 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 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 hou...

Maintenance 35 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 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 PB6240 1024 x 768 XGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number PB6240 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 24.0 to 29.1 mm Lamp 250W lamp Electrical...

Specifications 39 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 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...