BenQ Dx819st Users Manual

Operation 21
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press MODE/ENTER.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic...

Operation 22
Securing the projector
Using a security cable lock
The projector has to be installed in a safe place to prevent theft. Otherwise, purchase a 
lock, such as the Kensington lock, to secure the projector. You can locate a Kensington 
lock slot on the rear side of the projector. See item 22 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to 
the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 23
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message as pictured to the right 
displays lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT 
PA S S WO R D message follows. You can retry by 
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not 
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use 
the password...

Operation 24
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu 
system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” displays. Enter 
the current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings 
page.
Press   to highlight Power On Lock and press  /  to select Off. You will 
not have to enter the password next time when turning on the...

Operation 25 2. Press   to highlight Color Space Conversion and press  /  to select a suitable 
color space.
This function is only available when the HDMI-input port is in use.
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
•  Using the remote control
1. Press ZOOM+/ZOOM- to display the Zoom bar. Press ZOOM+ to magnify the 
center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until...

Operation 26
About the aspect ratio
•  In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
•  OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal or 
vertical width. This is suitable for the incoming 
image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want 
to make most use of the screen without altering 
the images aspect ratio.
2.Real
: The image is...

Operation 27
Optimizing the image
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall 
which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s 
colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select 
a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to...

Operation 286. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See 
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the below 
functions may not be available. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these 
functions by highlighting them and pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the...

Operation 29
Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing 
/  on the projector or remote control.
2. Press  to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/
ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays.
3. Press  / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by 
pressing / .
•R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
•R Offset/G...

Operation 30Please refer to the illustration to the right 
for how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing  /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to 
the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0,...