BenQ Pb2240 Digital Projector Mobile Series Users Manual

Introduction 7
Controls and Functions
External Control Panel
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1. Power (Refer to pages 16 and 17 for 
more information.)
Turns the projector on or off.
2. Menu
Opens, saves and exits the on-screen 
menu.
3. Down 6
4.5 Up
5.3 Left
6. Right 4
The #2 to #6 keys are used to select 
the desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. Refer to page 22 for 
more information.
When the on-screen menu is not 
activated, the 3 Left and Right 4 
keys function as Keystone -/+ hot 
keys. Refer...

Introduction 8
Remote Control Description 
      
FunctionsDescriptions
PowerTurns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 16 and 17 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 Freeze again.
5Up, Menu
3Left / Right4, 
6 DownUsed to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. 
Refer to page 22 for more information.
Auto 
keystoneAutomatically corrects trapezoidal...

Introduction 9
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 remote control and the sen-
sors should not exceed 6 meters (19.5 feet). 
Notes on Remote Control Operation:
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on the
projector...

Connection 10
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 optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting to Macintosh comput-
ers. 
VGA  ca ble
To RGB input RGB
USB cable
USBUSB
Audio cable
PC audioPC audio
VG A  c a b l e
RGBTo RGB input 

Connection 11
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
bPr (default) format. 
The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a Component Video connector. 
Use a Component Video cable (optional accessory) to display these images.
The following standards are supported in the HDTV...

Connection 12 
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-
rectly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Audio cable Video cable
Video devices 

Installation 13
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 further information on the four configurations, please refer to page 26.
If you place the projector above or below the screen, you have to tile it down or up to center 
the image on the screen, in these...

Installation 14
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 adjuster will drop 
into position and be locked. It 
can lift the projector by up to 15 
degrees. 
2. Screw the rear adjuster feet to 
fine tune the horizontal angle.
Press the adjuster button again to 
retract...

Installation 15  
    
There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.
* 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 feet = 12 inches
PB2240 (XGA) screen size chart (4:3 aspect ratio)
Distance
from screenDiagonal measurementDistance from
screenDiagonal measurement
Minimum
zoomMaximum
zoomMinimum
zoomMaximum
zoom
feet inch feet inch feet inch meter cm meter cm meter cm
4 48 2.49 29.9 3.05 36.6 1 100 0.62 62.2 0.76 76.2
6 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 1.5 150 0.93 93.3 1.14...

Operation 16
Operation
Start Up
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 flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on.
5. The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds after pressing Power. In the later stage 
of start up, a default BenQ logo appears. 
6. Then, the...