BenQ Projector SU917 User Manual

Connection 21
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
• In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with 
the projector (see Shipping contents on page 8). They are 
commercially available from electronics stores.
• For detailed connection methods, see pages 22-27.
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Connection 22
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A 
Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using VGA):
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket 
of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER-1 or 
COMPUTER-2 signal input jack on the projector....

Connection 23 • If computers screen still cant be projected, please go to My 
Computer, double-click “BenQ QPresenter” icon, then run the 
“Autorun.exe” file.
• Projection speed will vary according to the computer capability.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 
(using LAN):
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector 
and the other end to the RJ45 port.
2. Make sure that your computer is also connected to an internet cable. Please use 
Q...

Connection 24varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER-1 or 
COMPUTER-2 jack.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in 
standby mode, make sure the MONITOR OUT function is turned on in 
the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Standby Settings menu. See 
Standby Settings on page 64 for details. 

Connection 25
Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. 
The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching 
terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below:
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI 
source device...

Connection 26• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned 
on and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video 
source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the 
signal cables have been connected correctly.
• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via 
the projectors HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong 
colors, please change the color space to YUV. See Changing Color 
Space on page 37...

Connection 27
Connecting an S-Video/composite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/
composite output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-
Video terminal provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this 
procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to 
the device.
To connect the...

Operation
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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and 
into a power outlet. Check that the POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights 
orange after power has been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. 
power cable) only with the device to 
avoid possible dangers such as electric 
shock and fire.
• If Direct Power On function is activated in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically after 
the...

Operation 29 4. If the projector is activated for the first 
time, select your OSD language following 
the on-screen instructions.
5. If you are prompted for a password, press 
the arrow keys to enter a six digit 
password. See Utilizing the password 
function on page 34 for details.
6. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
7. The projector will start to search for input 
signals. The current input signal being 
scanned displays in the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the...

Operation
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Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the 
picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on 
the projector or remote control. Within 5 
seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto 
Adjusent function will re-adjust the values of 
Frequency and Clock to provide the best 
picture quality.  
• The screen will display Auto 
adjusting while AUTO is 
functioning.
• This function is only available when PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Correcting 2D keystone
2D Keystone function...