BenQ Pb8260 Users Manual

							
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PB8260 Digital Projector
Installation Series
User’s Manual
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Copyright
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Table of contents iii
Table of contents
Important safety instructions ................................  1
Introduction ...........................................................  5
Projector features  ............................................................... 5
Shipping contents  ............................................................... 6
Projector exterior view  ....................................................... 7
Controls and functions  ...................................................... 9
Positioning your projector ..................................  13
Choosing a location .......................................................... 13
Obtaining a preferred projected image size  .................... 14
Connection ...........................................................  16
Wireless connection  ......................................................... 16
Cable connections  ............................................................ 16
Operation .............................................................  19
Start up .............................................................................. 19
Preparing for a wireless presentation  .............................. 20
Switching input signals  .................................................... 20
Adjusting the image .......................................................... 21
Optimizing the image ....................................................... 23
Laser pointer operation  .................................................... 24
Using the remote mouse functions  ................................. 24
PIP (Picture In Picture) operation  .................................. 25
Freezing the image ............................................................ 26
Adjusting the volume  ....................................................... 26
Hiding the image  .............................................................. 26
Shutdown .......................................................................... 27
Menu operation  ................................................................ 28
Maintenance .........................................................  36
Lamp information  ............................................................ 38
Service information  .......................................................... 43
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Troubleshooting ................................................... 44
Common problems & solutions  ...................................... 44
Specifications ........................................................ 45
Projector specifications  .................................................... 45
Dimensions ....................................................................... 46
Timing chart  ..................................................................... 46
Warranty ............................................................... 48
Limited warranty  .............................................................. 48
Regulatory statements .......................................... 49
FCC statement  .................................................................. 49
EEC statement  .................................................................. 49
MIC statement .................................................................. 49
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Important safety instructions 1
Important safety instructions
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of 
information 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). 
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Important safety instructions
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Safety Instructions
1. The lamp becomes extremely hot 
during 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 
occasions. 
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 reassembly 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. 
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
7. Do not place this projector in any of 
the following environments. 
- Space that 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 life span and 
darkening the image.
- Locations near fire alarms
- Locations with an ambient temperature  above 40°C / 104°F
- Locations where the altitudes are higher  than 10000 feet.
8. 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 w ith 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.
9. Always place the unit on a level, 
horizontal 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 
vertically.
Doing so may cause the unit to fall over, 
causing injury or resulting in damage to 
the unit.
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Important safety instructions
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Safety Instructio ns (Continued)
11. Do not step on the projector or place 
any objects upon it. 
Besides probable physical damage to the 
projector, doing so may result in accidents 
and possible injury.
12. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under 
operation as this could cause the 
objects become deformed or even cause 
a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, 
press Blank  on the projector or remote 
control. 13. Do not place liquids near or on the 
projector. Liquids spilled into the 
projector may cause it to fail. If the 
projector does become wet, disconnect 
it from the power supply’s wall socket 
and call BenQ to have the projector 
serviced.
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Introduction 5
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:
• Making wireless connection with your laptop
• 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
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors 
• On-screen menus in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, 
Traditional Chinese, Simplified  Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
• Switchable Normal/ Economic mode to reduce the power consumption
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture
• HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• Two PC input terminals and one PC output terminal
• Replaceable dust filters
The brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions 
and contrast/brightness settings.
The lamp brightness will decline over time  and may vary within the lamp manufacturers 
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.
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Introduction
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Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video 
equipment. 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.
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from the illustrated. 
Projector Soft Carry Case                 Wireless Card       Warranty Card
Wireless Navigator User’s Manual and  Wireless Navigator Installation CD User’s Manual User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide
Batteries
Remote Control VGA-Component  CableRCA Audio/Video 
Cable VGA Cable PC Audio Cable
      USB Cable D-Sub - DVI Cable Power Cord
Wireless Navigator
User’s Manual
This CD 
is attached to 
the inside 
cover of the 
Wireless 
Navigator 
User’s Manual.
P/N:53.J9401.001
PB8250
Digital Projector
installation Series
Users Maunal
P/N:53.J9401.001
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