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BenQ PB2250 - page 1
We l c ome PB2250 Digital Pr ojector M obile Series Us e r ’ s M a n u a l ...
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Copy r i g ht Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. All rights re served. N o part of this publication may be repr oduced, transmitte d, tr anscri bed, stored in a r etrieval system or tr anslated into an y language or computer language, in any f orm or by any means, electro nic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherw ise, without ...
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Table of Contents iii T able of Cont ents Important safety instructions ................................ 1 Introduction ........................................................... 5 Projector features ................................................................. 5 Shipping contents ............................................................... ...
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Table of Contents iv Using the menus .......................................................................................... 23 1. Picture menu ............................................................................................ 24 2. Pro-Picture menu .................................................................................... 25 ...
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Important safety inst ruct ions 1 Important safet y instructions Y our Ben Q projector is desig ned and tes ted to meet the latest sta ndards for safety of information tec hnology equipment. Ho wever , to ensur e safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions me ntio ned in this manual and marked o n the product. Caution ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 6
Important safety inst ructions 2 Safety instructions 1. The lamp be comes e xtr emely hot during operation . Allow the proj ector t o cool f or appr ox imately 45 minutes prior to remov ing the lamp assembly for r eplaceme nt. 2. Do not oper ate lamps be yond the rated lamp life. Ex cessiv e operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 7
Important safety inst ruct ions 3 Safety instructions (c ontinued) 7. Do not place this projecto r in any o f the following environments. - Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearanc e from walls and free flow of air ar ound the projecto r . - Locations wher e temperatures ma y become exc essively high, such as the i ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 8
Important safety inst ructions 4 Safety instructio ns (continued) 11. Do not ste p on the pr ojector o r place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector , doing so ma y result in accidents and possible inju r y . 12. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation a s this could c ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 9
Introducti on 5 I ntr oduction Pr ojector featur es The projector integ rates high-p erformance optical eng ine projection and a user-friend ly des ign t o del iv er high r eli abi lity a nd ea se of use. The projector offers t he following features: • Selectable pa sswor d pr otect ed function • Compact and portable unit • High quality manua ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 10
Introduction 6 Shipping cont ents The project or is shipped with the cables requir ed for c onnection to a PC and to video eq ui pme nt . Ca ref ul ly unp ac k a nd ver ify t hat you have al l o f th e i tem s s how n bel ow. If any o f these items are missing, please contact your place of purc hase. Optional accessories Project or Soft Carr y Case ...
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Introducti on 7 Proj ec tor ex ter io r v i ew Fron t / Uppe r si de Rea r si de Bottom sid e External control p anel (See page 8 for detailed information.) Front IR remote sen sor V entil at ion grill Front adjuster butto n Projection lens Focus ring and zoom ring AC power cord inlet Kensi n gt on lo ck hole S-Video Video Audio D -Sub USB V entila ...
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Introduction 8 Controls and functions External co ntrol panel Left Right Up Down PB2250 1 2 3 9 6 8 5 11 10 4 7 12 13 1. P ow er (R efer to pag es 17 and 21 for more information.) T urns the projector on or off. 2. M enu Opens, saves and exits the on-screen menu. 3. Do wn 6 4. 5 Up 5. 3 Left 6. Right 4 The #2 to #6 butt ons are used t o select the ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 13
Introducti on 9 Rem o te con t ro l de sc r i pt i on Functions Descriptions Power T urns the projector on or off. Refer to pages 17 and 21 for more information. Freeze The image is frozen when Freeze is pressed. A “Pause” icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. T o release the function, press Freeze again, or Source (this wil ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 14
Introduction 10 Re mote c ontrol effecti ve range Infra Red (IR) remote c ontrol sensors are located on the front and the back of the pr ojector . The remote contro l must be held at an angle within 30 degrees of the project or’ s IR remote control sensors to function correctly . The distance between the r emote c ontrol and the sensors shou ld n ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 15
Positioning your projector 11 P ositioning y our pr ojecto r Choosi ng a locat ion Y our projec tor is design ed to be install ed in one of four possible instal lation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of scr een; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of scr een. Y our room layout or personal preferenc e will d ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 16
Positioning your project or 12 O btaining a preferred pr ojected image size The distanc e from the projector l ens to the scr een, the zoom setting, and the video format each factor s in the project ed image size. Ben Q has pro vided separate tables of dime nsions for both 16:9 and 4:3 scre en ratios to assist y ou in determining the id eal locatio ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 17
Positioning your projector 13 The recommended focus range is from 1. 5 ~ 8 meters (6 ~ 32 feet). There is 3% ~ 5% toleran ce among these numbers due to opt ical component variations. * 1 m = 3.28 feet, 1 foot = 0.305 m Screen size c hart (4:3 aspect ratio) Distanc e from screen Diagonal measurement Distanc e from screen Diagonal measure ment Minim ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 18
Connection 14 Connec tion When connecting a signa l source to the projector , be sure to: 1. T urn all of the equipme nt off befor e making an y c onnections. 2. U se the corr ect signal cables for eac h sourc e. 3. Ensure that the cabl es are firmly inserted. Connecting to a laptop or deskt op c omputer A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is nee ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 19
Connection 15 Connecting equipment to the Component V ideo input The projector is cap able of displayin g various High Definit ion TV display modes . Some of these sourc es are: Most of these sourc es will pro vide an analog component video output, either a standard V GA (D-sub) output, or a YP b P r (default ) format. The project or is capable of ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 20
Connection 16 If the selected video image is not displayed af ter the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the video source is turned on and operating correctly . Also check that the signal cables have been connect ed correctly . S-Video Video Audio D-Sub USB Au di o c a bl e Vid e o c a bl e Vi deo devi ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 21
Operation 17 Operation Star t up 1. Switc h all of the connect ed equipment on. 2. Plu g th e powe r cord into t he p roje ctor and into a wal l socket. T u rn on the wall so cket switch (where fitted). T urn on the power point (if switched). Check th at the Pow e r i n d i c a to r on the projector lights orange after power has bee n applied. 3. R ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 22
Operat ion 18 2. When t he function is activated for the first time, a prompt will di splay on the screen. U se the 5 or 6 butt ons to select a number for each d igit of the passwor d. Use the 3 or 4 buttons to move between the digits of the password.. 3. Whe n all digits are enter ed and the passwor d is ready , press Au t o to con fir m. A conf i ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 23
Operation 19 A djusting the image Ad justing the height The projector is equipp ed with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. Th ese adjusters can be used to change the image he ight and pr ojection angle. T o adjust the projector , 1. Lift the project or up and pres s the adjuster butt on to release the adjuster . The adjuster wi ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 24
Operat ion 20 Correcting k eystone K eyston ing refers to the situation wher e the project ed image is noticeab ly wider at either the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not p erpendicula r to the screen. T o correc t this, you can perform the following steps. 1. Adjust the height of the projector . 2. Press Keystone on the remote contr ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 25
Operation 21 S w itc hing input signals The project or can be connect ed to mul tiple devices at the same time. T o sequent ially select input sources, press the Sourc e button on the p rojector c ontrol panel o r the remote control. The selected sour ce wi ll be display ed at the bottom rig ht of the screen for 3 seconds. Hid i ng th e i ma g e In ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 26
Operat ion 22 Me n u o p e r a t i o n M enu system The OSD menus w ill var y according to the selected signal typ e being used. Functions available when receiving different sign al ty pes... Sub-Menu PC Video / S-Video / Component Video Picture Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Preset Mode Keystone Brightness Contrast Color Ti n t Pro-Pictu ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 27
Operation 23 Us i n g t h e m e n u s The pr ojector is eq uipped with on-scree n displa y (OSD) men us for making various adjustments and settings. The fol lowing example describes th e adjustment of the keyston e. There ar e 10 differ ent menu lang uages. Befo re making adj ustments, y ou may c hoose a suitable OSD language in Ad va nc e > Lan ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 28
Operat ion 24 1. Picture men u FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Preset Mode Preset modes are provided so y ou can opti mize your projector image set-up to suit your prog ram ty pe. PC Sig nal Inp ut 1. Presentation Mode : Is designed for presentations . The brigh tness is emphas ized in this m ode. 2. Viv i d Mo de : Is perfect for pla ying game s. The color s ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 29
Operation 25 2. Pr o-Picture men u FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Auto Resize Makes the best fit of the image t o the screen. 1. On 2. Off Aspect Ratio There ar e two aspect ratio settings. 1. 4 : 3 (Standard) 2. 16 : 9 (Wi de screen) H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. This function is available only when a PC input selected. ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 30
Operat ion 26 3. Setting menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mute Vo l u m e Adjusts the v olume level. OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active aft er your la st button pres s. The range is from 5 to 60 sec onds. Reset R eturns all settings t o the factory preset va lues. Color T emp Adjusts the color temperature*. T o m ake images appear ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 31
Operation 27 4. A dvance me nu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mirror The projector can be installed on a ceil ing or b ehind a screen, or w ith one or more mirrors. C ontact your dealer for the ceiling mount brac ket (optional acc essor y) if y ou need to install the projector on y our ceiling. For more informat ion, refer to page 11 . Blank Time Sets the im ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 32
Operat ion 28 5. Information Men u This menu shows you the cur rent operating status of the proje ctor . FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Source Shows the current signal sourc e. Resolution Shows the nativ e resolution of the input signal. Preset Mode Shows the se lected mode in Pictur e menu. Lamp Hour Displays the numb er of hours the lam p has been u sed. S ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 33
Maintenance 29 M aintenanc e Care of the projector Y our proje ctor needs l ittle maint enance. The only thing you need to do on a regular bas is is to keep the lens clean. Nev er remo ve an y parts of the pr ojector ex ce pt the lamp . Contact y our dealer if other parts need replaci ng. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whene ver y ou notice dirt ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 34
Maintenance 30 Lamp information W arning message When the Lamp indicator lights up r ed or a message appears suggesting it is time t o replac e the lamp , please install a new lamp . An old la mp ma y cause a malf unction in the pr ojector and in some inst ances the lamp ma y br eak. For mor e detailed info rmation on lamp warnings, please ref er t ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 35
Maintenance 31 This lamp contains mercury . Consul t your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner . Step 1. T urn the power off and disconnect the projector f rom the wall socket. Step 2. Pr otect the p roject or's surfac e by cle aring a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft ite m on the desk for ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 36
Maintenance 32 Step 9. Res e tt in g t he la mp co un ter Do not reset i f the lamp is not re placed as this could cause damage. i. P ress and hold the 5 button on the project or for 5 seconds to displa y the total used lamp time. ii. Press Aut o on the project or or on the remote c ontrol to access the lamp hour timer . An adjustment me ssage will ...
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Maintenance 33 -- The P ower indicat or light is flashing during pow ering up. -- The projector is un der normal operat ion. Lamp events -- It is warning y ou that lamp usage has ex ceeded 2000 / 3000 (Economic mode ) hours. Replace the projec tion lamp w ith a new one immediat ely . -- The lamp is not properly attach ed or the lamp is d amaged. Pl ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 38
Maintenance 34 Ser vice information A cc essories (included in the standar d package) Alternativ e acc essories (var y by regions) Optional accessories (not incl ud ed in the standard pack age) Ordering parts or getting information For pr oduct information, pr oduct assistanc e, se rv ice information, or to order acc essories, please v isit the Ben ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 39
Troubleshooting 35 T r oubleshooting THE PROJECT OR D OES NO T TURN ON. NO PICTURE BL URRED IMA GE REMOTE CONTR OL DOES NOT W ORK Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector , and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 40
Specifications 36 Specifications Pr oject or specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Produ ct nam e Di gi tal Proje cto r Model name PB2250 1024 x 768 X GA Optical Displa y syst em 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/N umber PB2250 F=2.4 to 2.6, f= 18.6 to 22.7 mm Lamp 200W lamp Electrical P owe r supply AC100 ~ 240V , 3.5A, 5 ...
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Specifications 37 Dimensions Unit: mm 238 180 86.8 Left Right Up Down PB2250 ...
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Specifications 38 T iming char t Supported timing f or PC input T o achieve the best quali ty projected image, please use the projector's native resolution of 1024 x 768. Supported timing f or Compo nent-YP b P r Input Supported timi ng for V ideo and S-V ideo inpu ts Resolution Horizo ntal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) Pixel F ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 43
Warranty 39 W ar rant y Limited warrant y BenQ warrants this pr oduct against any defects in material and wo rkmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of p urcha se date wil l be re quired wit h any war ran ty c laim. In the e vent thi s prod- uct is found to be defectiv e within the warr anty period, BenQ’ s only obligation and your ex cl ...
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BenQ PB2250 - page 44
Regulation state m ent s 40 R egulation statements FCC statement CLASS B : This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in acc ordance with the instructions, may cause harmful int er- ferenc e to radio communications. H ow ever , there is no guarantee that interferen ce will not occur in a par ...
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