BenQ PB8220
User’s Guide
BenQ PB8220 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EEC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjuster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote control effective range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to Various Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1. Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lamp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Use and Replacement of the Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Lamp LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Resetting Lamp Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories (included in the standard package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ordering Parts or Getting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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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 GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPER-
ATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE .
Safety Instructions
1. Read this user’s guide 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
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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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Save this user’s guide: The information contained in this manual will assist you in
operating and maintaining your personal projector.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
BENQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under
normal usage and storage.
Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered a consumable item and are war-
ranted for 90 days or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Proof of purchase date will be
required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective
within the warranty period, BENQ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be
replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, imme-
diately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate the prod-
uct in accordance with BENQ’s written instructions. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
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Safety Regulations
FCC Statement
CLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer-
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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 interfer-
ence 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
This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
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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.
User's
Guide
User's
CD Manual
Quick Start Guide
User's Guide
Projector
Battery
Remote Control
3-2 Converter
Deluxe Soft Carry Case
220V
240V
110V
Audio Cable
Power Cord
HDTV Cable
S-Video Cable
VGA Cable
USB Cable
AV Cable
Optional Accessories
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 250W Lamp module
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Projector Description
Projector
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6
8
1
9
12
13
5
2
3
4
10 11 14 15
External control panel
Audio/ Video connector
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1
(see next page)
Projection lens
Audio jack
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13
14
2
Front adjuster
USB mouse connector
S-Video jack
3
IR remote sensor
4
Ventilation grill
RS 232 control port
Rear adjuster feet
Kensington lock
AC power cord inlet
Main power switch
Lamp door
5
15
16
Speaker
6
Projection lens adjuster
17
7
RGB signal input
8
18
19
20
RGB signal output
9
YPBPR connector
10
20
4
3
17
18
19
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External Control Panel
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3
5
6
7
2
1
LAMP
TEMP
8
9
Power
Source
1
7
Presses and holds the Power key
to turn the projector on or off.
Selects signal sources from among
PC, Video, S-Video and YPBPR.
Auto
Lamp Indicator
2
8
Automatically determines the best
picture settings for current received
signals.
The Lamp Indicator will light up
when the lamp needs service,
cooling or replacement. See “Lamp
Information” on page 21 for more
detailed information.
Exit
Left/ Keystone -
3
5
4
6
Menu
Right/ Keystone +
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 Keystone +/- hot keys.
Temp indicator
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The Temp indicator will flash when
the system temperature is too high,
which may occur if the projector is
Information" on page 23 for more
detailed information.
Press the Exit button to go back to
the main menu. Press Exit again to
leave the menu system.
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Adjuster
The projector is equipped with 2 quick-release adjuster feet. Push the buttons 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:
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Small and light for portability
Full-function remote control with laser pointer/ remote mouse function
Hight quality manual zoom lens
One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
Easy digital keystone correction through hot keys 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,
Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
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Switchable Normal/ Video mode for data/ video display
Powerful AV function to provide high quality AV picture
HDTV compatibility (YPBPR)
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
LED
Laser Pointer
Source
Power
Menu
Exit
3 Left/ Keystone -
4 Right/ Keystone +
Blank
Auto
Mouse Pad
L-Click/ R-click
Zoom in/ out
Drag
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
Volume +/-
Mute
PIP Source
PIP Pos.
PIP Size
By pressing the PIP-Source,
PIP-Pos and PIP-Size hotkeys,
you can enable the PIP
FREEZE. )
(Picture In Picture) function
and choose the position and
size of the PIP image.
Return
Freeze
Ratio
By pressing the Ratio hotkey,
you can select the screen
aspect ratio you prefer:
4:3,16:9
The image is frozen when FREEZE is pressed. A “Pause” icon
will appear in the lower right corner of the screen for three
seconds. To stop the freeze function, press the FREEZE
button, RETURN button or SOURCE button (when the input
source is switched over during display) again. A “Play” icon will
appear in the lower right corner of the screen for three
seconds when the freeze function is stopped.
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Remote control effective range
The remote sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. It can
function in a range of 30 degrees horizontally and 30 degrees vertically relative to a line
that is a right angle to the remote sensors. The distance between the remote control
and the remote sensors must be shorter than 6 meters (19.5 feet).
Installing or Replacing Batteries
Position the lid
over the
compartment and
snap it back into
place.
Install batteries as
indicated by the
diagram inside the
compartment.
Push and slide the
battery
compartment lid in
the direction shown.
2
3
1
Caution
Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if
batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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INSTALLATION
Screen Size
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired
picture size (see the table below).
L Projection Distance
Screen Size (Max.)
Screen Size (Min.)
L. Projection
distance (cm)
Diagonal
(in)
A. Width
C. Height
Diagonal
(in)
B. Width
(cm)
D. Height
(cm)
(cm)
(cm)
30.4
60.8
91.2
121.5
151.9
182.3
213.1
243.1
273.5
303.9
61.8
46.3
92.7
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
24.9
49.9
74.7
99.7
124.6
149.5
174.6
199.4
224.3
249.2
50.7
38.0
76.0
123.65
185.3
247.0
308.7
370.5
432.2
494.0
555.7
617.5
101.3
151.9
202.5
253.2
303.8
354.4
405.1
455.7
506.3
138.9
185.2
231.6
277.9
324.18
370.5
416.7
463.11
113.9
151.9
189.9
227.9
266.2
303.8
341.8
379.8
Connecting to Various Equipment
HDTV description
The projector is capable of displaying various High Definition TV display modes. Some
of these sources are:
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Digital-VHS (D-VHS) player
Satellite Dish HDTV receiver
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DVD player
DTV tuners
Most of these sources will provide an analog component video output, a standard VGA
output, or a YPBPR (default) format.
The projector is capable of accepting HDTV data through a YPBPR connector. Use a
HDTV cable that came with your projector to display HDTV images.
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The following standards are supported in the HDTV function:
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480i
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480p
720p
1080i
selections.
Connecting to Various Equipment
It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook
computer, VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is
needed for connection to Macintosh computers.
Monitor
RGB
PC Audio
USB
PC/Notebook
To RGB Input
To RGB output
RGB IN
RGB OUT
PC Audio
Pr
Pb
Y
AUDIO IN
DVD Player
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
L
R
USB
Video / Audio
USB
S-VIDEO
CONTROL
Control
S-Video
AUDIO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
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OPERATION
Start Up
1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
2. Turn on the main power switch.
3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The back-lit POWER key flashes green
and stays green when the power is turned on.
Remote Control
Projector
(When the power is turned off, there is a 120-second cooling period before the
projector can be re-started.)
4. Switch on all connected equipment.
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Digital Keystone Correction
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at
either the top or bottom. To correct this, press KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the
control panel of the projector or on the remote control, and then adjust the sliding bar
labeled Keystone, as needed. Press + to correct keystoning at the top of the image.
Press - to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Projector
Remote control
Auto Adjustment
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press the AUTO
key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control. Within 3 seconds,
the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust settings to provide the
best picture quality.
Remote control
Projector
Auto
Source
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Source Selection
When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection
from the control panel of the projector or the remote control.
Remote control
Projector
Source
Auto
Source
Menu System
Press Menu for the main menu, and then press 3or 4 to select a sub-menu. Press
Menu again to select items in the sub-menu.
Menu Bar
Sub-menu
PC
Display
Image
Ratio
H-position
V-position
Source
Mirror
Source
Volume
Control
PIP
Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Phase
Langauge
OSD
Setup
Main page:
PIP Source
PIP Size
Color Temp Treble
Default
PIP Pos.
H. Size
Information
Bass
Video Mode H. Position
Mute
Lamp Hour
V. Position
More Options
Ratio
H-position
V-position
Color
Tint
Color Temp
Y/Pb/Pr
Video
Sub Page:
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
System
Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Ratio
System
Sharpness
Color Temp
Information
Tint
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1. Display Menu
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Corrects any keystoning of the image.
Keystone
-
Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Brightness
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the
image.
Contrast
Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker.
Phase
*This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S-
Video.
Adjusts to fit in the desired image size.
H. Size
*This function is not available when the input mode is Video or S-
Video.
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Color
Tint
Operation
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2. Image Menu
FUNCTION
Ratio
DESCRIPTION
Users have 2 options for the image ratio.
1. 4:3 2. 16:9
Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.
H-position
Adjusts the vertical positon of the projected image.
V-position
Adjusts the color temperature to fit your preference.
Shows the current resolution.
Color Temp.
Information
System information will be shown:
1. Auto 2.NTSC 3. PAL 4.SECAM
System
*The default setting for System is Auto.
Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer.
*This function is not available when the input mode is PC or YPBPR.
Sharpness
Color
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
*This function is not available when the input mode is PC.
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3. Source Menu
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
2. Ceiling
projection
mounted
1. Default
Mirror
3. Rear screen projection
and rear-
mounted
4. Ceiling
screen projection
Selects the input source from among PC, Video, S-Video, and YPBPR,
when several sources are available.
Source
Volume
Adjusts the volume level.
Adjusts the treble level.
Treble
Bass
Adjusts the bass level.
On
Off
Mute
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4. Control Menu
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Language sets the language for the OSD control menus.
Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from
among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,
Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Language
OSD Pos.
Selects a desired OSD position.
OSD Time
OSD
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the
last time you pressed the button. The range is from 5 to 60
seconds in 5-second increments.
Source Scan
When selected, activates the Source scan function.
Keystone Hold
When selected, preserves the last keystone correction value
even when the projector is restarted.
Mirror Hold
When selected, preserves the last mirror correction value
even when the projector is restarted.
Blank Time
Setup
Determines the length of time before the projector is shut
off when Blank is activated.
Auto Off
Sets the length of time before the system is shut off when no
input is detected.
User Logo
Enables the user to define his/her own logo screen that will
display during strat-up. Three modes are available: Default
(BENQ logo), black screen and blue screen.
Returns all settings to their factory preset values.
Default
Selects video mode.
Video Mode
Lamp Hour
Shows lamp usage time.
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5. PIP Menu
These functions are available only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is
Video or S-Video.
FUNCTION
PIP Source
DESCRIPTION
Selects the source for the PIP.
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four alter-
natives: Off, Small, Medium, Large.
PIP-Source PIP-Pos
PIP-Size
PIP Size
Selects a desired position for the PIP.
PIP-Source PIP-Pos
PIP-Size
PIP Position
Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image.
Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.
H. Position
V. Position
Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to select more PIP functions
including Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness and
System.
More Options
Adjusts the brightness of the PIP image.
Brightness
Contrast
Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light for
the PIP image.
Increases or decreases the color range (R, G, B) of the image.
Adjusts the image to make it appear more red or blue.
Adjusts the image to make it appear sharper or softer
Selects PIP image systems: Auto, NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Color
Tint
Sharpness
System
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Shutdown
1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the
projector, press POWER again.
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2. The fan will continue to run for approximately two minutes.
3. Turn off the main power switch.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
Caution
Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or
during the two-minute cooling process.
If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the sys-
tem will detect this and cool the lamp for two minutes automatically
before turning on again.
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MAINTENANCE
Lamp Information
Use and Replacement of the Lamp
When the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting the time of
lamp replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could
cause a malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even explode.
Lamp LED Indicators
Lamp Life Indicators
When the LED lights up red, it is warning you that lamp
uage has exceeded 2000 hours. Replace the projection
lamp with a new one immediately.
The Lamp is not
properly attached
LED lights up red.
The temperature is too When the projector’s internal temperature is too high
high
for the projector to operate safely, the LED blinks
orange and the lamp turns off automatically. The LED
keeps blinking while the unit is off.
If the LED light is off, the operation and temperature of
the projector’s lamp are normal.
Caution
The LAMP indicator will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the
power and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP indicator is still
red when turning the power on, please contact your dealer.
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Lamp Replacement
Caution
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and dis-
connect the power cord before changing the lamp.
Step 1
1. Turn off the projector. Disconnect
the power cord from the outlet and
the projector.
2. Loosen the screw and remove the
lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid
burns by waiting 45 minutes until the
lamp has cooled.
3. Loosen the 3 screws. (It is strongly
recommended that you use
a
Step 2
magnetic-head screwdriver.) Pull the
handle to remove the lamp housing. If
the screws are not loosened
completely, they could injure your
fingers. Do not insert your hand into
the box after the lamp is removed. If
you touch the optical components
inside, this could cause color
unevenness in projected images.
Step 3
4. Replace the lamp with a new one.
Insert it into the projector, and
tighten the screws firmly. Loose
screws may cause a bad connection,
which may result in malfunction.
5. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten
the screw. Do not turn on the
power with the lamp cover
removed. Whenever the lamp is
replaced, reset the total lamp
operation time. Do not reset if the
lamp is not replaced as this
could cause damage.
Step 4
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Caution
To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45
minutes before replacing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components,
use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality
by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the
lamp is removed.
This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations
to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
Resetting Lamp Hours
If you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions
below within 10 minutes of powering on.
OSD
FUNCTION
Press the Exit button on the projector for
3 seconds to display the total used lamp
time.
•
•
Press the MENU button on the
projector during the lamp hour
message. An adjustment message will
appear.
Press W or X to reset lamp hours or
press EXIT to leave.
Temp Information
When the LED lights up, it is warning you of the following possible problems:
1. The internal temperature is too high.
2. The fans are not working.
Turn off the projector and contact qualified service personnel for further help.
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Service Information
Accessories (included in the standard package)
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Number
Power cord (EU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.82718.281
Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.01818.000
Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01018.000
Signal cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J0508.502
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72918.001
S-Video cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.72920.011
PC - PC audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.74405.501
Soft carry case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J3402.B11
HDTV cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.J7111.501
USB mouse cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.73213.501
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.J3401.011
3-2 converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.91007.001
Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package)
Description of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Partnumber
Mac adapter (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20118.A15
250W lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.J4002.001
Ordering Parts or Getting Information
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Problems & Solutions
PROBLEMS
TRY THESE SOLUTIONS
•
•
Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the AC adapter
socket.
Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the power
outlet.
NO POWER
•
•
Toggle the power switch to the position “1”.
Wait two minutes after the projector is turned off before turning
the projector back on.
•
•
•
•
Check for the proper input source.
Ensure all cables are connected properly.
Adjust the brightness and contrast.
Remove the lens cap.
NO PICTURE
•
•
Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.
Use the Keystone correction key on the control panel of the
projector or the remote control unit.
TRAPEZOID
IMAGE ON
THE SCREEN
•
•
Select the correct video system.
Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.
POOR COLOR
•
Press Auto on the control panel of the projector or the remote
control unit to get better picture quality.
Adjust the focus.
Reposition the unit to improve its projection angle.
Ensure the distance between the unit and screen is within the
adjustment range of the lens.
BLURRED
IMAGE
•
•
•
•
•
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and
the projector.
Stand within 6 meters (19.5 feet) of the projector.
Make sure nothing is blocking the front and rear receivers.
REMOTE
CONTROL
DOES NOT
WORK
•
•
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Status Messages
On-Screen Messages
SEARCHING
Description
Projector is searching for input.
Projector has identified the input signal and is running
the auto image adjustment function.
ACQUIRING SIGNAL
OUT OF RANGE
Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range.
The lamp has been in operation for 1900 hours. Install a
new lamp for optimal performance.
LAMP WARNING -
CHANGE LAMP AND
RESET LAMP TIMER!
The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours, and the
power will turn off after 20 hours.
OUT OF LAMP USAGE
TIME. YOU HAVE TO
CHANGE THE LAMP!
The lamp has been in operation for over 2000 hours.
The warning message will display for 30 seconds every 5
minutes after you turn on the projector and the power
will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
OUT OF LAMP USAGE
TIME. CHANGE THE
LAMP!
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SPECIFICATIONS
Projector Specifications
Technical Specifications
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Product name
Model name
Optical
Personal Projector
PB8220
1024X768 XGA
Display system
Lens F/Number
Lamp
1-CHIP DMD
F/2.6
250W UHP lamp
Electrical
Power supply
Power consumption
Mechanical
Dimensions
AC100 ~ 240V, 4.0A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
360W (Max)
308 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 238 mm (D)
10°C ~ 40°C
Operating temperature
range
Weight
6.9 lbs (3.1 Kg)
Input terminal
Computer input
RGB input
D-sub 15-pin (female)
Video signal input
S-VIDEO
Mini DIN 4-pin port x1
RCA jack x1
VIDEO
HDTV signal input
Audio signal input
Audio 1
YPBPR RCA jack x3
Mini jack stero port
RCA jack L, R x2
Audio 2
Output
USB mouse connector
Speaker
A/B series x1
2 watt x 1
Control
RS-232C
9-pin x1
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Timing Chart
Resolution
640x350
640x400
720x400
720x400
640x480
640x480
640x480
640x480
800x600
800x600
800x600
800x600
800x600
832x624
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1280x1024
H Sync (kHz)
V Sync (Hz)
70.1
Remark
31.5
37.9
31.5
37.9
31.5
37.9
35
85.1
VESA
70.0
85.1
VESA
VESA
60.0
72.8
VESA
66.7
Macintosh
VESA
43.3
35.2
37.9
46.9
48.1
53.7
49.7
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
64.0
85.0
56.3
VESA
60.3
VESA
75.0
VESA
72.2
VESA
85.1
VESA
74.5
Macintosh
VESA
60.0
70.1
VESA
75.0
VESA
85.0
VESA
60.0
VESA
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