Benq PB7230 User Manual

WelcomePB7210/ PB7230/ PB7110 Digital ProjectorUser’s Manual

Introduction6Projector DescriptionYou Projector at a Glance External control panel (see next page)SpeakerIR remote sensorVentilation grillFront adjust

Introduction 7External Control Panel1239685111047PowerPress the Power key to turn the projector on or off.SourceSequentially select the signal sources

Introduction8AdjusterThe projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust its tilt angle.1. Lift the projector up a

Introduction 9Remote Control Description PowerMenu3 Left/ Keystone -4 Right/ Keystone +AutoL-Click/ R-clickZoom in/ outReturnPIP SourcePIP Pos.PIP Si

Introduction10Remote Control Effective RangeInfra Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the projector. It can funct

Installation 11InstallationScreen SizePlace the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the tabl

Installation12 PB7210/ PB7230 (XGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio)Distancefrom screenDiagonal measurement Distance fromscreenDiagonal measurem

Installation 13 There is 3% ~ 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component limits.* 1m = 3.28 feet, 1 feet = 0.305m, 1m = 100cm, 1 f

Installation14Please refer to "Menu System" on page 19 for information on the HDTV OSD selections.Connecting to Various Equipment It only ta

Installation 154. Video device or VCR Video cableAudio cable

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Operation16OperationStart Up1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. 2. Turn the main power switch on. 3. Press and hold POW

Operation 17Digital Keystone CorrectionKeystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. T

Operation18Auto AdjustmentIn some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press the AUTO key on the control panel of the proj

Operation 19Menu SystemPress 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. Men

Operation201. Display Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONKeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast

Operation 212. Image MenuFUNCTION DESCRIPTIONAuto ResizeMakes the best fit of the image to the screen,1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9This function is available o

Operation223. Source Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONMirrorSourceShows the input source from among RGB-1, RGB-2, YPbPr, S-Video and Video when several source

Operation 234. Control MenuFUNCTION DESCRIPTIONLanguageLanguage sets the language for the OSD control menus.Use the 3 / 4 key to select your desired l

Operation24Preset ModePreset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program typePC Signal Input1. Presentatio

Operation 255. PIP MenuThese functions are available only when the input mode is PC and the PIP source is Video or S-Video. FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONPIP S

Table of Contents iiiTable of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ...1Introduction ...

Operation26Shutdown1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn the projector off, press and hold POWER again.2. The fan will co

Maintenance 27MaintenanceLamp InformationUse and Replacement of the LampWhen the Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is ti

Maintenance28Step 1. Turn the projector off. Discon-nect the power cord from the outlet and the projector.Step 2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp

Maintenance 29Resetting Lamp HoursIf you replace the lamp after 2000 hours of operation, please follow the instructions below within 10 minutes of pow

Maintenance30LED Status & DescriptionPower Temp LampPower eventsPower switch on--Power-up cooling. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as

Maintenance 31-Thermal sensor 1 over-temperature. The projector will shut-down automatically. If you try to restart the projector, it will shutdown ag

Maintenance32Service InformationAccessories (included in the standard package) Optional Accessories (not included in the standard package) Ordering P

Troubleshooting 33TroubleshootingCommon Problems & SolutionsNO POWERTry these solutions: • Make sure the power cord is inserted snugged into the A

Troubleshooting34Status Messages On-Screen Messages DescriptionSEARCHINGProjector is searching for input.ACQUIRING SIGNALProjector has identified t

Specifications 35SpecificationsProjector Specifications Technical SpecificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice. GeneralProduc

Table of ContentsivLamp Replacement ... 27Resetting Lamp Hours ...

Specifications36Timing ChartSupported timing for PC inputSupported timing for YPbPr inputResolutionHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Ve r t ical Frequency (Hz

Specifications 37Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputsVideo modeHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz)Pixel Frequency (MHz)N

Dimensions38DimensionsUnit: mm

Warranty 39WarrantyLimited WarrantyBenQ warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Exclusi

Safety Regulations40Safety RegulationsFCC StatementCLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installe

Important Safety Instructions 1Important Safety InstructionsYour BenQ projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of info

Important Safety Instructions2 Safety Instructions1. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projec-tor to cool for approximately

Important Safety Instructions 3 Safety Instructions (Continued)7. Do not block the ventilation holes. - Do not place this unit on a blanket, bed

Introduction4IntroductionProjector FeaturesThe projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver h

Introduction 5Shipping ContentsThe projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC and to video equip-ment. Carefully unpack and