BenQ Pe7800 Digital Projector Home Theater Users Manual
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PE7800 Digital Projector Home Theater User’s Manual We l c o m e
2 Copyright Copyright Copyright © 2004 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 Side .................................................................................................................................. 11 Bottom Side ............................................................................................................................. 11 Connector Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12 Controls and Functions ....................................................................................... 13 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 13 Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 14 Connecting ................................................................................................ 15 Connecting Video Inputs .................................................................................... 15 Connecting to DVD players ................................................................................................... 15 Connecting Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR) ........................................................ 15 Connecting RGBHV (DTV RGB) .......................................................................................... 16 Connecting Video Equipment, a PC or another Computer using the DVI-I Connector .. 16 Setting Up Your Projector ........................................................................ 17 Preparations ......................................................................................................... 17 Adjust the Height ................................................................................................. 17 Setting Up the Screen .......................................................................................... 18 Ceiling Installtion for 16 : 9 Screen ....................................................................................... 18 Floor Installation for 16 : 9 Screen ........................................................................................ 18 Basic Operation ......................................................................................... 19 Turning the Power on ......................................................................................... 19 Zoom / Focusing .................................................................................................. 19 Selecting Input Source ......................................................................................... 19 Selecting Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................... 20 Selecting the Video Memory ............................................................................... 20 Setting Menu ........................................................................................................ 20 PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/POP (Picture-On-Picture) functions ....................... 21 Turning the Power Off ........................................................................................ 21 Menus ........................................................................................................ 22 Menu Structure .................................................................................................... 22
4 Table of Contents Using the Menus ................................................................................................. 23 PICTURE Menu .................................................................................................. 23 DISPLAY Menu ................................................................................................... 24 ENVIRONMENT Menu ..................................................................................... 26 INSTALLATION Menu ...................................................................................... 27 PRO-PICTURE Menu ........................................................................................ 28 Additional Information ............................................................................ 30 Warning Message ............................................................................................... 30 Replacing the Lamp (Contact your BenQ dealer for assistance) ...................... 31 Indicators ............................................................................................................. 32 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 33 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 34 Optical Characteristics ............................................................................................................34 Electrical Characteristics .........................................................................................................34 Input/Output ...........................................................................................................................34 General Characteristics ............................................................................................................34 Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 35
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. QLow-Noise Operation The projectors unique cooling system design prevents annoying fan noise, and is rated at less than 30 dB. 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. QDe-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-Down Using BenQs proprietary de-interlacing technology, the projector provides exceptional scaling and film-to- video (3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible. QPIP/POP function The Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-On-Picture (POP) functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time. 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 BNC-RCA adapter 12V DC-plug US (110V) EU (220V) UK (240V) Remote control Power cord Component video cable S-Video cable D-Sub - DVI-I cableComposite video cableDVI-DVI cable