BenQ Pb8260 Users Manual

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 their external video ports when connected to a projector.  Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. 
Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a...

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 the signal cables have been connected correctly.
Connecting to display devices
If you want to monitor your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the RGB signal output...

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 could become  deformed due to heat.
5. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) the  Power button on 
the remote control or projector to start the unit. 
The  Power indicator lig ht  flashes green when the 
unit is on....

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 until an input source signal is detected.
9. For more information on source selection, refer to “Switching input signals” section  below.
If the frequency/ resolution of  the input signal exceeds the pr...

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 an gle. 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.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp 
is on. The strong light...

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 correct 
it following ONE of these steps. 
A. Press  3 Left / Right  4  (hot key) on the 
control panel of the projector to display the 
status bar labelled Keystone. Press  Right 4 to 
correct keystoning at...

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, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to 
the original size. You can also restore the actual image size by 
pressing  Return.
Optimizing the image
Use the remote control or on-screen...

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 messages  on the back of the remote 
control and the attached “User Information” prior to using it.
Using the remote mouse functions
Connect the USB port of the projector and the 
USB port of your PC or laptop...

Operation 25
PIP (Picture In Picture) operation
Your projector is capable of displaying images 
simultaneously from two input sources, which can be 
used to enhance your presentation in an interesting 
way.
These functions are available only when the input 
source is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video.
Operation on the remote control
1. Ensure both the PC, and Video or S-Video signals are correctly connected to the projector.
2. Display the PC image on the screen.
3. Press PIP-Source  on the...

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 screen, the pictures are 
running on the video or other device. If the connected devices 
have active audio output, you will still hear the audio even 
though the image is frozen.
Refer to page  39...