BenQ PB8260 - Manual

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 view Back view 1. Macintosh adaptor 2. 250W / 300W lamp module 3. Ceiling mount kit 4. Wireless Pro 5. Presentation Pro 6. DVI-I cable 7. S-Video cable 8. Dust filter 9. 3-2 power adaptor External control panel (See page 15 fo...

Introduction 8 Bottom view Connector panel Lamp door Rear adjuster Rear adjuster Front adjuster Front adjuster RGB signal input (PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr) USB connector RGB signal output S-Video jack Audio/ Video connector PC Audio jack DVI-I connector RS 232 control port For external control systems and us...

Introduction 9 Controls and functions External control panel 1 2 3 9 8 4 11 10 5 7 6 12 13 1. Power (Refer to page 25 for more information.) Turns the projector on or off. 2. Source (Refer to page 26 for more information.) Sequentially selects the input signal RGB, DVI, YP b P r, S-Video, or Video. ...

Introduction 10 Remote control description Front view Notes on Remote Control Operation: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. • If the remote control stops working, or if its effective range dec...

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...

Introduction 12 Installing or Replacing the Batteries • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of damage to the remote and injury to those nearby if the batteries are incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. • Dispose of t...

Positioning your projector 13 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. With the us...

Positioning your projector 14 If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen, in these situations image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See page 28 for keystone correction. Obtaining a...

Connection 16 Connection Wireless connection This is the recommended and most convenient way of using this projector. You will need to insert the wireless card to your projector and install the necessary software onto your laptop to enable you to make presentations. To use the projector without cabl...

Connection 17 Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer Notes: • A Mac adaptor (an optional accessory) may be necessary if you are connecting to an older Macintosh computers. • The USB cable is required if you intend using the mouse functions on the remote control. • Many laptops do not turn on the...

Connection 18 Connecting to video or S-Video devices S-Video devices Video devices or VCR 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 correctly. Also check that th...

Operation 19 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 power point (if switched). 3. Turn the main power switch on. The Power indicator lights orange. 4. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it coul...

Operation 20 8. If you are going to display a image from other signal input, press Source on the projector or remote control. The projector screen displays the current input source being scanned at the bottom right corner of the screen. If no input source signal is detected, the search will continue...

Operation 21 Adjusting the image Adjusting the height Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projecto...

Operation 22 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 23 Zoom In + / Zoom Out - By pressing Zoom +, the center of the picture will be magnified. When the + button is pressed again, the picture is further magnified. Use the Mouse Pad to navigate the image. By pressing Zoom -, the size of the image is reduced. When the - button is pressed again...

Operation 24 Laser pointer operation The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits red colored light when you press it and the LED indicator lights up green. Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam on yourself or others. Refer to the warning messag...

Operation 26 Freezing the image The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. To release the function, press Freeze again, Return or Source (this will change the input source and release the pause function). Even if an image is frozen on the...

Operation 27 Shutdown 1. Press Power and a confirmation prompt message displays. To turn the projector off, press Power again. 2. The Power indicator light flashes orange and the lamp shuts down. The fans will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector lamp. To protect t...

Operation 28 Menu operation Menu System The OSD menus will vary according to the selected signal type. Functions available when receiving different signal types... Sub-Menu Analog RGB / DVI-A DVI-D / Wireless YPbPr (480p/ 576p/ 720p/ 1080i) YCbCr (480i/ 576i) / S-Video / Video Display KeystoneBright...

Operation 29 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 39 for more details.) The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press Menu on the proj...

Operation 32 3. Source 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, refe...

Operation 33 4. Control menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. OSD OSD Pos.S...

Operation 34 High Altitude A mode for extreme environments like high altitude and high temperature. We recommend you use the High Altitude mode when your environment is higher than 3000 feet above sea level, or is hotter than 40 ℃ . Operation under "High Altitude Mode" may cause a higher dec...

Maintenance 36 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. The only things you have to do on a regular basis are to keep the lens clean and to clean the dust filters to prevent overheating. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and dust filters. Contact your dealer if othe...

Maintenance 37 4. Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filters. Or use a soft brush (such as a clean artist’s paintbrush) to gently sweep the dust away. If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filters are broken, replace them. Contact your deale...

Maintenance 38 Lamp information Use and replacement of the lamp 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 explode. For more d...

Maintenance 40 • Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause damage. Step 9. Reset the lamp counter 1. Press and hold Exit on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. 2. Press Menu on the projector or on the remote control to access the lamp hour timer. An ad...

Maintenance 43 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 44 Troubleshooting Common problems & solutions 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...

Specifications 45 Specifications Projector specifications Technical specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Model name PB8260 1024 x 768 XGA Optical Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F/2.4 Lamp PB8260 300W lamp Electrical P...

Specifications 46 Dimensions Unit: mm Timing chart Supported timing for PC (including DVI-I and Wireless) input * The only mode supports wireless input. • To achieve the best quality projected image, please use the projector's native resolution of 1024 x 768. Environmental Requirements Operating tem...

Specifications 47 Supported timing for YP b P r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Signal Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94 576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00 576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00 720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 6...

Warranty 48 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...

Regulatory statements 49 Regulatory 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...