BenQ Pb7200/pb7220/pb7100 Users Manual

							BenQ
User’s ManualPB7220
PB7100PB7200 
						

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Projector Information
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							Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
BenQ PB7200/ PB7220/ PB7100 User’s Manual
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Shipping Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Alternative Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Projector Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Projector Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Remote Control Description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control Effective Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Installing or Replacing Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to Various Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Start Up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Digital Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Source Selection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Blank   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1. Display Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
2. Image Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
3. Source Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Shutdown  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lamp Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Use and Replacement of the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Lamp Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Resetting Lamp Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Temp Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
LED Indicator Status & Illustration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 
						

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llustration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Service Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessories (included in the standard package)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
Alternative Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
Ordering Parts or Getting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Common Problems & Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
 Status Messages    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Projector Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Timing Chart   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dimensions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
Safety Regulations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
EEC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33 
						

							Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Caution
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU 
OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S MANUAL FOR 
FUTURE REFERENCE .
Safety Instructions 
1. Read this user’s manual before you operate your projector and save it for future 
reference.
2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool 
for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for 
replacement. 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. 
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the 
projector is unplugged.
4. 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 reassembly can 
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may 
fall, sustaining serious damage.
6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. 
Please use suitable equipment for mounting the unit and ensure it is securely 
installed.
Caution
     Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector 
lamp is on. 
  Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense 
light beam may damage your eyes.
  In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is 
designed to operate safely within a bandwidth of 110 to 230 volts, but 
could fail if power cuts or surges of more than10 volts occur. In these 
high-risk areas, it is recommended that a power stabilizer unit be used in 
conjuction with this projector. 
						

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Shipping Contents 
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or 
laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. 
If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase.  
Alternative Accessories  
Optional Accessories 
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 250W lamp module
3. Ceiling mount kit
ProjectorUser’s Manual
Quick Start CardWa rr a n t y  B o o k l e t
HDTV Cable Remote 
ControlUser’s 
Manual CD
Batteries
Soft Carry Case
Audio Cables S-Video 
CableVGA Cable USB Cable Video Cable
For the US: 
Power Cord and 3-2 
Converter For UK and 
EU countries: 
220V and 
240V Power 
Cords 
3-2 Converter 
						

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Projector Description 
Projector  
   External control panel 
(see next page)Audio jack
Projection lens USB mouse connector
Front adjuster S-Video jack
IR remote sensor RS 232 control port
Ventilation grill AC power cord inlet
Speaker Main power switch
Projection lens adjuster Rear adjuster feet
RGB (PC/ Mac)
 signal input - 1Kensington lock slot
RGB (PC/ YP
bPr/ YCbCr) signal input 
- 2Lamp door
Video connector  
111
212
313
414
515
616
717
818
919
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External Control Panel 
Pow e r  
Presses the Pow e r key to turn the 
projector on or off.
Source
Selects signal sources from among RGB-
1, RGB-2, YP
bPr,  S-Video and Video. 
 Left   Exit   Right   Menu
Menu will display the menu system on 
screen. Press Menu again to access the 
sub-menus. Left and Right help you 
navigate among choices and settings in 
the menus and sub-menus. However, 
when the on-screen menu is not 
activated, the Left and Right buttons 
will function as Key s t o n e  - / + hot keys.
Press the Exit button to go back to the 
main menu. Press Exit again to leave the 
menu system.
Auto
Automatically determines the best 
picture settings for current received 
signals. Blank
Uses Blank to hide the screen image. 
You can unseal the image gradually by 
using the mouse of the remote control, 
or simply press Blank to turn on the 
image immediately.
Power indicator
It will light up or flash when the projector 
is under operation. 
Temp indicator
The Temp indicator will flash when the 
system temperature is too high,  which 
may occur if the projector is operated 
improperly. See Temp Information on 
page 24 for more detailed information. 
Lamp indicator
The Lamp Indicator will light up when the 
lamp needs service or replacement. See 
“Lamp Information” on page 22 for more 
detailed information.
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2
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Adjuster
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust 
its tilt angle.
1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster.  
2. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked.    
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
 Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function
 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.
 Switchable Normal/ 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 conditions and contrast/brightness settings. 
						

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Remote Control Description 
 
Pow e r
Menu
3 Left/ Keystone -
4 Right/ Keystone +
Auto
L-Click/ R-click
Zoom in/ out
ReturnPIP Source
PIP Pos.
PIP Size
By pressing the PIP-Source, 
PIP-Pos and PIP-Size hotkeys, 
you can enable the PIP 
(Picture In Picture) function 
and choose the position and 
size of the PIP image.
Freeze
The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed. A “Pause” icon 
will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.  To stop 
the freeze function, press the FREEZE button, RETURN 
button or SOURCE button (when the input source is 
switched over during display) again.
LEDLaser Pointer
Source
Exit
Blank
Mouse Pad
Drag
Volume +/-
Mute
By pressing ZOOM IN +, the center 
of the picture will be magnified. 
When the + button is pressed again, 
the picture is further magnified, up 
to four times the original size. By 
pressing ZOOM OUT -, the size of 
the image is reduced. When the - 
button is pressed again, the picture 
is further reduced until it is restored 
to its original size. To return to the 
normal display mode, press the 
RETURN button. (This function can 
be used in combination with 
FREEZE. )
By pressing the Ratio hotkey, 
you can select the screen 
aspect ratio you prefer: 
4:3,16:9 or 1:1. 
Ratio