BenQ Pb6200/pb6100 Digital Projector Users Manual

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PB6200/ PB6100 
Digital Projector
User’s Manual 
						

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							Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions  ................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................. 4
Projector Features .................................................................. 4
Shipping Contents  ................................................................. 5
Alternative Accessories  ........................................................................ 5
Optional Accessories  ........................................................................... 5
Projector Description  ............................................................ 6
Your Projector at a Glance  .................................................................. 6
External Control Panel  ........................................................................ 7
Adjuster ................................................................................................ 8
Remote Control Description  ................................................ 9
Your Remote Control at a Glance  ...................................................... 9
Remote Control Effective Range  ........................................................ 9
Remote Control Functions  ................................................................. 9
Installing or Replacing Batteries ........................... 10
Installation ................................................................ 11
Screen Size .............................................................................. 11
Connecting to Various Equipment  ...................................... 13
HDTV Equipment  ............................................................................... 13
Connecting to Various Equipment  .................................................... 14
Operation ................................................................. 15
Start Up  .................................................................................. 15
Digital Keystone Correction  ................................................. 16
Auto Adjustment  ................................................................... 16
Source Selection ..................................................................... 16
Blank ...................................................................................... 17
Menu System  ......................................................................... 18
1. Display Menu   ................................................................................. 19
2. Image Menu   .................................................................................... 20
3. Source Menu   ................................................................................... 21
4. Control Menu  .................................................................................. 22
5. PIP Menu  ......................................................................................... 23
Shutdown ............................................................................... 24 
						

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Maintenance .............................................................25
Lamp Information  ................................................................. 25
Use and Replacement of the Lamp  ..................................................... 25
Lamp Replacement  .............................................................................. 25
Resetting Lamp Hours ......................................................................... 27
Temp Information ............................................................................... 27
LED Indicator Status & Illustration .................................................... 28
Service Information  ............................................................... 30
Accessories (included in the standard package)  ................................ 30
Alternative Accessories (vary from country to country)  ........ 30
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) .......... 30
Ordering Parts or Getting Information .............................................. 30
Troubleshooting .......................................................31
Common Problems & Solutions  ........................................... 31
Status Messages  ...................................................................... 32
Specifications ............................................................33
Projector Specifications  ......................................................... 33
Technical Specifications  ...................................................................... 33
Timing Chart   ......................................................................... 34
Dimensions ...............................................................35
Warranty ...................................................................36
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 36
Safety Regulations  ....................................................37
FCC Statement  ....................................................................... 37
EEC Statement  ....................................................................... 37
MIC Statement  ....................................................................... 37 
						

							Important Safety Instructions 1
Important Safety Instructions
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest standards for safety of infor-
mation technology equipment . However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important 
that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.  
Caution
•To prevent shock, do not open the 
cabinet. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. 
•Please read this user’s manual before 
you operate your projector. Save this 
user’s manual for future reference.   
•Do not look straight at the projector 
lens during operation. The intense 
light beam may damage your eyes. •Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.    
•Always open the lens shutter or 
remove the lens cap when the 
projector lamp is on.  
•In some countries, the line voltage is 
NOT stable. This projector is 
designed to operate safely within a 
mains voltage of 100 to 240 volts, but 
could fail if power cuts or surges of 
±10 volts occur. In areas where the 
mains voltage may fluctuate or cut 
out, it is recommended that you 
connect your projector through a 
power stabilizer, surge protector or 
uninterruptible power supply 
(UPS).  
						

							Important Safety Instructions 2  
Safety Instructions
1. The lamp becomes extremely hot dur-
ing operation. Allow the projector to 
cool for approximately 45 minutes 
prior to removing the lamp assembly 
for replacement. 
2. Do not operate lamps beyond the 
rated lamp life. Excessive operation of 
lamps beyond the rated life could 
cause them to explode on rare occa-
sions. 
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or 
any electronic components unless the 
projector is unplugged. 4. Do not place this product on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
product may fall, sustaining serious 
damage. 
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do 
not disassemble this appliance.  Take it 
to a qualified technician when service 
or repair is required. Incorrect reas-
sembly can cause cause malfunction 
of the projector or electric shock when 
the appliance is subsequently used. 
6. This product is capable of displaying 
inverted images for ceiling mount 
installation. Please use BenQ’s Ceiling 
Mounting Kit for mounting the unit 
and ensure it is securely installed.  
						

							Important Safety Instructions 3    
    
Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. Do not block the ventilation holes. 
- Do not place this unit on a blanket, 
bedding or any other soft surface. 
- Do not cover this unit with a cloth or any 
other item. 
- Do not place inflammables near the 
projector.   
If the ventilation holes are seriously 
obstructed, overheating inside the unit 
may result in a fire.
8. Do not place this unit in any of the 
following environments. 
- Space where is poorly ventilated or 
confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance 
from walls and free flow of air around 
the projector.
- Locations where temperatures may 
become excessively high, such as the 
inside of a car with all windows rolled 
up.
- Locations where excessive humidity, 
dust, or cigarette smoke may 
contaminate optical components, 
shortening the projector’s lifespan and 
darkening the screen.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature 
above 35°C / 95°F  
9. Always place the unit on a level, hori-
zontal surface during operation.
- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more 
than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle 
of more than 15 degrees front to back. 
Using the unit when it is not fully 
horizontal may cause a malfunction of, 
or damage to, the lamp.  
10. Do not stand the unit on end verti-
cally.  
Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, 
causing injury or resulting in damage to 
the unit.
11. Do not step on this unit or place any  
objects upon it.  
Besides probable physical damage to the 
unit, doing so may result in accidents 
and possible injury. 
						

							Introduction 4
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:
• Small and light for portability
• High quality manual zoom lens
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images 
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors 
• On-screen menus in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, 
Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
• 4 preset modes for each signal input allow the projected images optimized.
• Switchable Economic mode to adjust the power consumption
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture
• HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
Note: The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting con-
ditions and contrast / brightness settings. 
						

							Introduction 5
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.  
Alternative Accessories
1. Power Cord: 110V for the US, 240V for UK and 220V for European countries
2. 3-2 converter: For the US 
Optional Accessories
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 200W lamp module
3. Ceiling mount kit
4. HDTV cable
5. Soft carry caseProjector User’s Manual
Warranty Booklet
 
Remote Control User’s Manual CD Batteries
S-Video Cable                           Video Cable                                      VGA Cable
Power cord 110V  and 
3-2 converterPower cord 220V Power cord 240V
EUUK
US 
						

							Introduction 6
Projector Description
Your Projector at a Glance
 
Projection 
lens
Front 
adjuster
Ventilation 
grillIR remote 
sensor
AC INLET
S-VIDEO     VIDEO               PC/HDTV
Kensington 
lock slot
Rear adjusters
S-Video Mini DIM
Video RCA jack
RGB signal input 
(PC/ YPbPr/ YCbCr)
IR remote 
sensorMain power 
switchAC inlet
Lamp door