BenQ PE5120 - Manual

5 Safety, regulatory and legal information Safety, regulatory and legal information Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your best ...

6 Safety, regulatory and legal information 8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions. 9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 10. Do n...

7 Overview Overview 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 these following features: • Compact and portable unit• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture qua...

8 Overview Rear side Bottom side Rear connector panel Refer to page 14 for more information on making connections to various equipment. 9. Connector panel (See below for more infor-mation.) 10. Rear adjuster feet 11. Kensington lock slot 12. Front adjuster foot 13. Lamp door 14. Rear adjuster feet 1...

9 Overview Controls and functions Projector Remote control Notes on remote control operation Make sure that there is nothing between the remote control and the IR sensors on the projector that might obstruct the infrared beam.The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters from the front...

10 Overview Replacing the batteries in the remote control Caution with batteries Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom, or in a closed car.Take care to align the polarities when installing the batteries. Be...

11 Positioning your projector 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...

12 Positioning your projector 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 ...

14 Connecting various equipment Connecting various equipment When connecting any signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cable for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 4. Connect all audio signal...

15 Using the projector and remote control Using the projector and remote control Preparations Turning the power on 1. Check that the Power indicator lights orange after power has been applied. 2. Press and hold the Power button on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on. The Power i...

16 Using the projector and remote control Auto-adjusting the image With one press of the Auto button on the projector or remote control, the built-in intelligent Auto-adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best image quality. The current source informatio...

17 Using the projector and remote control Optimizing the image Use the remote control or on-screen menus to optimize the image. For the operation of on-screen menus, please refer to page 19 . The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you ...

18 Using the projector and remote control Turning the power off 1. Press Power and an on-screen prompt displays. Press Power a second time to turn the projector off. 2. The Power indicator light flashes and the lamp shuts down, however, the fan continues to run for approximately 110 seconds to cool ...

19 Using the on-screen display menus Using the on-screen display menus Menu structure The OSD (On Screen Display) menus vary according to the input signal type selected. *When a Composite Video or S-Video signal is connected, the function is only available with NTSC system selected. How to use the o...

20 Using the on-screen display menus Picture menu Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen. Refer to page 19 for functions available for each signal type. 1. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can ...

21 Using the on-screen display menus *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 ...

22 Additional information Additional information Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts needs replacing. Cleani...

24 Additional information Indicator lights There are three indicator lights which show the status of the projector. Refer to the following table for description of indicator light operation. If they indicate that something is wrong, note the light status, turn the projector off and contact your deal...

25 Additional information Optional accessories Ordering spare parts or getting information For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order accessories, please visit the BenQ Corporation website at http://www.BenQ.com. Troubleshooting Power cord (Switzlerland) .............

26 Additional information Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions Unit: mm Optical characteristics Projection system Single-chip DLP TM system. DMD chip 0.53” DMD 480P (854 x 480) Lens 1.22-times zoom ratio, F/# 2.4 - 2.6, f= 24.0 - 29.1 mm Projection size ...