Document Outline

• SCREEN Å : Control the screen up directly. This function is only available for BENQ's accessory s...
• SCREEN Ç : Control the screen down directly. This function is only available for BENQ's accessory...
  • Floor
  • Height
  • Focus
  • Zoom in
  • Zoom out
  • Roof
  • Offet
  • Focus
  • Zoom in
  • Zoom out
  • Offet
• ON
• Hold this button down for ONE second to turn the projector on.
• OFF
• Press this button to turn the projector off.
• ANA (Anamorphic): Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ration linearly along the horizontal axis to...
• STANDARD (4:3): Displays the projected image with a 4: 3 aspect raion in the center of screen.
• LB (Letterbox): Enlarges an image in letter box format to display in full-screen format with a 16...
• WIDE: Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio NON-linearly along the horizontal axis to provide ...
• THRO (Through): One- to-one mapping is performing without any scaling of the image. The image is ...
• V (VIDEO): Composite video signal input.
• S-V (S-VIDEO): S-Video signal input.
• CP (Component): Component Y/CB/CR input.
• CP HD (Component HD): DTV Y/PB/PR signal input.
• RGB HD: DTV RGBHV signal input.
• PC (DVI): Computer and DVI signal input
• +: Enlarges the size of the PIP window.
• ¯ : Shrinks the size of the PIP window.
• PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
• Enables the PIP function. Use the ARROW keys to adjust the position of the PIP window (Please see...
• ACTIVE: Switches to the active window in PIP display mode.
• POP (Picture-on- picture)
• Enables the POP function. ( Please see "PIP (Picture-In- Picture)/POP (Picture-On- Picture) funct...
• LIGHT: Turns the backlight of the remote control on.
• DEFAULT
• Restores the default settings for the current input source.
• Memory 1 : Restores settings saved in memory 1
• Memory 2 : Restores settings saved in memory 2
• Memory 3 : Restores settings saved in memory 3
• ARROW (Е/Й/З/С)
• Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
• ENTER
• Enters the setting for items shown in the menu.
• EXIT
• Exits and saves the setting(s) of items in the menu.
• MENU
• Turns the on-screen display control menu on or off.
  • Height- Offet
• BenQ PE8700 Video Projector
• User’s Manual
• WARNING
  • 1. Read these instructions.
  • 2. Keep these instructions.
  • 3. Heed all warnings.
  • 4. Do not use this projector near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.
  • 5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  • 6. Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appar...
  • 8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plu...
  • 9. The 12V trigger only outputs a DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power...
  • 10. Use only accessories specified by BENQ Corporation.
  • 11. Keep the packing material in case the projector should ever need to be shipped.
  • 12. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended per...
  • 13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approxi...
  • 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector ...
• Table of Contents
• 1. Overview
  • Features
    • Superior Picture Quality
      • This single-DMD DLP™ projector provides reliable picture quality with contrast ratio and color un...
    • Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale
      • With a 6-segment color wheel, the projector can attain refresh rates of up to 240 Hz providing dy...
    • Sealed Optical Engine with a High-Quality Lens Design
      • The optical engine uses a high-quality lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed optica...
    • Low-Noise Operation
      • The projector's unique cooling system design prevents annoying fan noise, and is rated at less th...
    • Wide Variety of Inputs
      • The projector can support various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DTV Y/P...
    • HDTV-Ready
      • The projector is compatible with 480i, 480P, 1080i and 720P formats (via an external DTV decoder,...
    • De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-Down
      • Using BenQ's proprietary de-interlacing technology, the projector provides exceptional scaling an...
    • PIP/POP function
      • Picture-in-picture and picture-on-picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen...
    • Video Memory
      • This projector allows the users to store up to three different settings in the video memories.
  • Location
    • Front/Upper Side
      • 1. Front Lamp Cover
        • Remove this cover when replacing the lamp.
      • 2. Projection Lens
      • 3. Front IR Sensor
      • 4. Ventilation Holes (exhaust)
      • 5. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring
        • Adjusts the focus and zoom of the projection lens.
      • 6. Control Panel
        • Show lamp status and whether the projector is on or off. For more details, see "Control Panel" on...
      • 7. Kensington Lock
        • This lock can withstand 150 N of force.
    • Rear/Bottom Side
      • 1. Connector Panel
        • For more details, see "Connector Panel" on page6.
      • 2. Back IR Sensor
      • 3. AC Power IN Socket.
      • 4. AC Power Switch
        • AC main power switch.
      • 5. Ventilation Holes (intake)
      • 6. Rear Adjusters
        • Adjusts the height or projection angle.
      • 7. Front Adjusters
        • Adjusts the height or projection angle.
      • 8. Ceiling Mount Holes
        • For attaching the prjector to a ceiling mount rack.
  • Controls and Functions
    • Control Panel
      • 1.
        • Lit orange when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet (standby mode). Once in the sta...
        • Lit green when the power is turned on (operational mode).
        • Flashes orange for the first 30 seconds after powering up, indicating that the lamp is warming up.
        • Flashes green for one minute after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp is cooling.
        • Lit red when the lamp has developed a problem. Please contact your BenQ dealer for assistance.
  • Zoom Ring
  • Adjusts the size of image
    • Rotate clockwise to enlarge the image or rotate counterwise to make the image smaller.
  • Focus Ring
  • Adjust the focus of the projected images.
    • Connector Panel
    • Remote Control
• 2. Installation
  • Remote Control
    • Notes on Batteries
      • Make sure that the polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
      • Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries.
      • If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to av...
    • Notes on Remote Control Operation
      • Make sure that there is nothing between the remote control and the IR receiver on the projector t...
      • The effective range of the remote control is between 8m (from the front of the projector) and 5m ...
  • Projector
    • Connect the Power Cord
  • Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet on the rear of this unit.
  • Turn on the main power switch at the rear of this unit (next to the AC inlet). The POWER LED will...
    • Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus Ring
    • Adjust the Height
    • Ceiling Installation
      • Distance
  • 1. Choose the screen width you desired from the chart below, installing the projector at a distan...
  • 2. Fine tune the projected image size using the zoom and focus rings on the projection lens.
  • 3. Decide on the exact height you desire for the center of the screen's Height.
  • 4. Mount this unit using ceiling mounting rack with a suitable length (Roof - Height 1 - Offset -...
  • 5. Alternatively, use the adjusters to fine tune the projection angle to meet your requirements, ...
    • Floor Installation
      • Center of the lens
  • 1. Choose the screen width you desire from the chart below, installing the projector at a distanc...
  • 2. Fine-tune the projection image size with the zoom and focus rings on the projection lens.
  • 3. Decide on the exact height you desire for the center of the screen’s Height.
  • 4. Place the projector on a table with a suitable height (Height - Offset) to meet your requireme...
  • 5. Alternatively, use the adjusters to fine-tune the projection angle to meet your requirements, ...
• 3. Connecting
  • 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
  • 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
  • 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
  • 4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers.
  • Connecting Video Inputs
    • Video/ S-Video/ Component (Interlaced Video)
      • DVD Player
    • Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR)
      • DTV Source
    • RGBHV (DTV RGB)
      • DTV Source
  • Connecting a Computer
    • S-Video
• 4. Basic Operation
  • Turning the Power on
    • The Power LED shines orange when power is applied and the power switch is in the on position.
    • Press and hold the ON key on the remote control or the STANDBY/ON key on the projector for ONE se...
    • " Searching…." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal. ...
    • If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector (XGA), a messa...
  • Zoom/Focusing
    • Adjust the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rota...
  • Selecting an Input Source
    • When the projector is turned on, it will search for the input source you last selected.
    • You may select the input source directly on the remote control.
  • Selecting an ASPECT Ratio
    • Select a proper aspect ratio according to the format of the input signal. There are five aspect r...
    • ANA (ANAMORPHIC): Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio linearly along the horizontal axis to ...
    • Standard (4:3): The input signal will be scaled to accommodate a 4:3 aspect ratio display in the ...
    • LB (LETTERBOX): An image in letter box format is enlarged to accommodate a 16:9 aspect ratio full...
    • THRO (Through): One-to-one mapping is performed on the input signal without any scaling with the ...
    • WIDE: A 4:3 aspect ratio image is enlarged NON- linearly in horizontal direction to accommodate 1...
  • Selecting the Video Memory
    • Press the video memory key on the remote control to recall the settings directly or use the MEMOR...
    • There are four video settings : MEMORY 1, MEMORY 2, MEMORY 3, and DEFAULT. The DEFAULT key can be...
  • Setting Menu
    • Press the MENU button to turn the on-screen display menu on or off.
    • Use the ARROW buttons (Е/Й/З/С) to select items in the menu or to make various adjustments.
    • Press the ENTER button to enter the setting for the current items in the menu, or press the EXIT ...
    • For more detailed settings, see "5. Menus" on page19.
  • PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/POP (Picture-On-Picture) functions
    • Press the PIP button to enable the PIP function.
    • For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs classfied according to their display modes: Vide...
    • The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one inpu...
    • Press the PIP button to switch to the main window or turn off the PIP function.
    • Select the input source for the main window by pressing the INPUT button.
    • Press the POP key to enable the POP function.
    • Press the ACTIVE button to switch to the active window. You can change the input signal setting i...
    • Press + or - to adjust the size of the PIP window.
    • Adjust the position of the PIP window with the ARROW keys (Е/Й/З/С).
  • Turning the Projector Off
    • Press the OFF key on the remote control or the STANDBY/ON key on the projector to turn the projec...
    • After turning the projector off, the POWER LED will flash green and the fans will run for one min...
• 5. Menus
  • Using the Menus
    • Press the MENU button to turn the on-screen display menu function on or off.
    • Use the ARROW buttons (Е/Й/З/С) to select items in the current menu or to make various adjustments.
    • Press the ENTER button to enter the setting of the current item in the menu, or press the EXIT bu...
  • PICTURE Menu
    • 1. BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the picture brightness to values between 0 and 60. The higher the value, t...
    • 2. CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture contrast to values between 0 and 30. The higher the value, the g...
    • 3. COLOR: Adjusts the color intensity to values between 0 and 60. The higher the value, the more ...
    • 4. SHARPNESS: Adjusts the picture sharpness to values between -10 and +10. The higher the value, ...
    • 5. TINT: Adjusts the color tones to values between 0 and 30. The higher the value, the more green...
    • 6. COLOR TEMP.: Adjusts the color temperature.
      • 0 : The default color temperature of the lamp.
      • 1 : Low color temperature (6500˚K). Makes white appear reddish.
      • 2 : Middle color temperature (7500˚K). Maintains normal colorings for white.
      • 3 : High color temperature (9300˚K). Makes white bluish.
    • 7. FILTERS: Turn the video filters on or off. Filters can reduce noise in the picture to produce ...
    • 8. RED: Adjusts red hues independently to values between 0 and 30. The higher the setting, the gr...
    • 9. GREEN: Adjusts green hues independently to values between 0 and 30. The higher the setting, th...
    • 10. BLUE: Adjusts blue hues independently to values between 0 and 30.The higher the setting, the ...
    • 11. YELLOW: Adjusts yellow hues independently to values between 0 and 30. The higher the setting,...
  • DISPLAY Menu
    • 1. SOURCE: Selects the input source.
      • VIDEO: Composite video signal input.
      • S-VIDEO: S-Video signal input
      • COMPONENT: Component Y/CB/CR input
      • COMP - HD: DTV Y/PB/PR input
      • RGB - HD: DTV RGBHV signal input
      • DVI-I: Computer signal input PC. Auto select DVI-A (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital)signal.
    • 2. ASPECT: There are five aspect ratios that can be selected for video signal inputs:
      • ANAMORPHIC: Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio linearly along the horizontal axis to provid...
      • STANDARD (4:3): Scales an input image so that it is displayed with a 4:3 aspect ratio display mod...
        • Active image area
      • LETTERBOX: Enlarges an image in letter box format to display in full-screen format with a 16:9 as...
        • Active image area
      • WIDE: Expands an image with a 4:3 aspect ration NON-linearly along the horizontal axis to provide...
      • THROUGH : One-to-one mapping is performed without any scaling of the image, The image is displaye...
        • Inactive area
    • 3. PC&HDTV: The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal:
      • AUTO: Adjusts the phase, frequency and position automatically.
      • FREQ.: Adjusts the frequency of the input signal.
      • PHASE: Adjusts the phase of the input signal.
      • H. POS.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.
      • V. POS.: Adjusts the vertical position of image.
    • 4. SAVE: There are three video memories in which the user can store settings, including all items...
    • 5. LOAD: Loads the settings from one of three video memories.
  • ENVIRONMENT Menu
    • 1. DEFAULT: Loads the default value of the current input source.
    • 2. LAMP TIMER: Resets the lamp timer. This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced.
    • 3. AUTO OFF: Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value between10 minutes and ...
    • 4. LAMP HOURS: This displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. (The lifetime of the lam...
  • INSTALLATION Menu
    • 1. LANGUAGE: There are eight languages that can be selected for the menus: English, French, Spani...
    • 2. MIRROR: The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mi...
      • FLOOR FRONT
      • CEILING FRONT
      • FLOOR REAR
      • CEILING REAR
    • 3. KEYSTONE: Corrects for trapezoidal distortion resulting from the angle of projection. It can p...
    • 4. OSD POSITION: OSD POSITION can be adjusted between 0 and 100 degrees in both vertical and hori...
    • 5. BACKGROUND: Selects a proper background color for your screen when there is no input signal.
    • 6. PATTERN: One test pattern (an 8 x 8 grid) will be displayed when you select this menu item. It...
• 6. Additional Information
  • Warning Message
    • It is normal for illumination from the lamp to dim somewhat when the projector has been used for ...
    • The message "Lamplife is expired ! Please change a new lamp. And reset the lamp timer." will be d...
    • The message " Please change the lamp, Lamp will exceed its lifetime after (hours): " will be disp...
    • The message " Please change the lamp ! " will be displayed on the screen continuously and the POW...
    • The projector will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
  • Replace the Lamp
    • 1. Loosen the screws on the front lamp cover.
    • 2. Remove the front lamp cover.
    • 3. Loosen the three screws on the lamp shield.
    • 4. Take off the lamp shield.
    • 5. Loosen the two screws on the lamp module.
    • 6. Pull out the lamp module horizontally.
    • 7. Insert the new lamp module into the projector horizontally until it is securely in place.
    • 8. Tighten the two screws on the lamp module.
    • 9. Put on the lamp shield.
    • 10. Tighten the three screws on the lamp shield.
    • 11. Put on the front lamp cover.
    • 12. Tighten the screws on front lamp cover.
    • 13. Turn the power on and go into Environment menu to reset the "Lamp Timer" item.
  • Troubleshooting
    • Problem
    • Cause
    • Remedy
  • Specifications
    • Optical Characteristics
    • Electrical Characteristics
    • Input/Output
    • General Characteristics
  • Dimensions