BenQ PB8260 - XGA DLP Projector User manual

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PB8260 Digital Projector
Installation Series
User’s Manual

Copyright
Copyright 2005 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
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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 to notify any person of
such revision or changes.
*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are
copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

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

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).

Important safety instructions2
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.

Important safety instructions 3
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 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 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 instructions4
Safety Instructions (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.

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 (YPbPr)
• 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.

Introduction6
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
Cable
RCA 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.
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