BenQ Projector SU917 User Manual

Introduction 11
Controls and functions
Projector
7. Power/POWER indicator light
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on. See Starting up the 
projector on page 28 for details.
Lights up or flashes when the projector 
is under operation. See Indicators on 
page 74 for detail.
8. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup 
mode. See Selecting a picture mode 
on page 40 for details.
Activates the selected On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu item. See Using 
the menus on page 33 for details.
9. LAMP...

Introduction 12
Mounting the projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we 
need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to 
person and property.
If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling or wall, we strongly 
recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit or 
wall mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.
If you use a non-BenQ brand projector mounting kit, there is a...

Introduction 13
Remote control
1. ON
Turns on the projector. See Starting up 
the projector on page 28 for details.
2. COMPUTER 1/COMPUTER 2
Displays RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD 
menu, exits and saves menu settings. See 
Using the menus on page 33 for details.
4. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Displays 2D Keystone page and adjusts 
the vertical keystone values. See 
Correcting 2D keystone on page...

Introduction 1412. NETWORK SETTING
Displays Network Settings menu. See 
for details.
13. Number keys
14. OFF
Turns off the projector. See Shutting 
down the projector on page 50 for 
details.
15. COMPO 1/COMPO 2
Not operational on this projector.
16. HDMI 1/HDMI 2
Displays HDMI signal.
17. Auto
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed image. 
See Auto-adjusting the image on page 
30 for details.
18. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See 
Switching input signal on page...

Introduction 15 Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The 
remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor 
on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.
• Operating the projector from...

Introduction 16
Replacing the remote control battery
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push 
on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as 
illustrated. The cover will slide off.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries 
observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery 
comparent. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by...

Positioning your projector 17
Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you 
select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a 
suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and 
the rest of your equipment.
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 18
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and 
the video format each factors in the projected image size.
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and 
positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of 
the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting 
onto angled surfaces)....

Positioning your projector 19
Projection dimensions
Refer to Dimensions on page 78 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. 
BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, 
you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual 
projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance 
for this projectors optical...

Positioning your projector 20
Shifting the projection lens vertically
The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows 
the projector to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected 
images.
The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. It is 
measured as an offset from the projected images vertical center. You can use the 
lever to shift the projection lens upwards or downwards within the allowable...