BenQ Pe6800 Digital Projector Home Theater Users Manual

							PE6800 Digital Projector
Home Theater
User’s Manual
We l c o m e 
						

							2 Copyright  
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be 
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language 
or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, 
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BENQ Corporation.
Disclaimer
BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with 
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness 
for any particular purpose. Further, BENQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this 
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of 
BENQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
*Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DLP, Digital 
Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective 
companies or organizations. 
						

							  3   Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information ............................................... 5
Warning Label ......................................................................................................................... 5
FCC Statement (for United State users)  ................................................................................ 5
EEC Statement (for European users)  .................................................................................... 5
MIC Statement ........................................................................................................................ 5
Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Instructions  .................................................................................................................. 7
Moisture Condensation ..........................................................................................................8
Avoid Volatile Liquid  ............................................................................................................. 8
Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 8
Overview .................................................................................................... 9
Features ................................................................................................................ 9
Shipping Contents  .............................................................................................. 10
Installing or Replacing Batteries  ............................................................................................ 10
Projector Exterior View  ...................................................................................... 11
Front / Upper Side  .................................................................................................................. 11
Rear / Left Side  ........................................................................................................................ 11
Connector Panel  ..................................................................................................................... 11
Controls and Functions ...................................................................................... 12
Control Panel  .......................................................................................................................... 12
 Remote Control  ..................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting ................................................................................................ 14
Connecting Video Inputs  ................................................................................... 14
Connecting to DVD players  ................................................................................................... 14
Connecting Video Equipment, a PC or another Computer using the DVI-D Connector . 14
Setting Up Your Projector  ........................................................................ 15
Preparations ........................................................................................................ 15
Adjust the Height  ................................................................................................ 15
Setting Up the Screen .......................................................................................... 16
Ceiling Installtion for 16 : 9 Screen ........................................................................................ 16
Floor Installation for 16 : 9 Screen  ........................................................................................ 16
Ceiling Installation for 4 : 3 Screen ........................................................................................ 17
Floor Installation for 4 : 3 Screen ...........................................................................................17
Basic Operation  ......................................................................................... 18
Turning the Power on ......................................................................................... 18
Zoom / Focusing  ................................................................................................. 18
Selecting Input Source  ........................................................................................ 18
Selecting Aspect Ratio  ......................................................................................... 19
Selecting the Video Memory  .............................................................................. 19
Setting Menu  ....................................................................................................... 19
Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................................................ 20
Turning the Power Off  ....................................................................................... 20
Menus ........................................................................................................ 21
Menu Structure  ................................................................................................... 21
Using the Menus  ................................................................................................. 22 
						

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PICTURE Menu  .................................................................................................. 22
DISPLAY Menu  ................................................................................................... 23
ENVIRONMENT Menu  ..................................................................................... 25
INSTALLATION Menu  ...................................................................................... 26
PRO-PICTURE Menu ......................................................................................... 27
Additional Information ............................................................................ 29
Replacing the Lamp (Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance)  ...................... 29
Indicators ............................................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 31
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 32
Optical Characteristics  ........................................................................................................... 32
Electrical Characteristics  ........................................................................................................ 32
Input/Output .......................................................................................................................... 32
General Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 32
Dimensions   ......................................................................................................... 33 
						

							  5   Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information
Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information
Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with a 
home theater viewing experience. For the best result, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide 
through the control menus and operation.
Warning Label 
FCC Statement (for United State users)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.
CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EEC Statement (for European users)
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for EMC (Electro Magnetic 
Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
MIC Statement
A class equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment)
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose, the seller and/or the buyer is asked to 
beware of this point and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made, it is asked that a change to 
household use be made.
B class equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)
As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residen-
tial areas.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of dangerous voltage within the products 
enclosure that may cause electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN 
						

							6 Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information  
Precautions
Your BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the lastest 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. 
Precautions
•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 with a mains voltage between 100 and 240 
volts AC, 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).  
						

							  7   Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information
Safety Instructions  
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 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. 
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 cause damage to the 
lamp, the projector to fail or result in  fire. 
						

							8 Safety, Regulatory and Legal Information  
Moisture Condensation
Never operate the projector immediately after moving it from a cold loaction to a hot location. When the 
projector is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts. To 
prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden 
change in temperature.
Avoid Volatile Liquid
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or some types of cleaner, near the projector. Do not have rubber 
or plastic products touching the projector for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. If cleaning with a 
chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product’s safety instructions.
Disposal
This product contains the following materials which are harmful to human bodies and environment.
•   Lead, which is contained in solder. 
•   Mercury, which is used in lamp.
To dispose the product or used lamps, consult your local environment authorities for regulations.
Safety Instructions (Continued)
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, 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 or 
other components.  
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.
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.
12. 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. 
						

							  9   Overview
Overview
Features
QHigh Picture Quality
This single DMD DLP™ projector provides excellent picture quality, a high contrast ratio and very good 
color uniformity.
QDynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale
With a 6-segment color wheel, the projector can attain refresh rates of up to 300 Hz which provides dynamic 
performance and rich gray-scale without the color flicker or rainbow effect associated with other single-
DMD DLP™ projectors.
QSealed Optical Engine with a High-Quality Lens Design
The optical engine uses a high-quality lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed optical engine 
prevents light leakage and any dust from entering the engine, which could cause annoying spots in the 
projected image.
QWide Variety of Inputs
The projector can support a wide variety of video formats including Composite, S-Video, Component 
(YP
bPr / YCbCr) and DVI-I (digital and analogue RGB). The two component inputs are used to connect the 
projector to HDTV receivers and DVD players. They use RCA connectors to minimize signal degradation 
that may be caused by installations that have longer cables.
QHDTV Ready
The projector is compatible with 480i, 480P, 576i, 576p, 1080i and 720P formats. 
QVideo Memor y
This projector allows users to store up to three different configurations in its video memories to optimize the 
image for different types of signal.
QMultilingual OSD (On-Screen Display) menus 
						

							10 Overview  
Shipping Contents 
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and 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. 
Installing or Replacing Batteries
Push on the cover and slide it to open. Install two AAA batteries 
with the correct polarity, then close the cover.
Notes on Batteries
QMake sure that the polarities are correct when installing the 
batteries.
QDo not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries.
QIf the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid 
damage from battery leakage. Projector User’s manual User’s manual CD Warranty card
Batteries S-Video cable D-Sub - DVI-I cable       RS-232C cable
                         
 
Remote control Power cord
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