BenQ Projector SU964 User Manual

							  11
  Overview
EnglishRemote control
1.Power ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby mode 
and on.
2. Source selection keys
Selects an input source for display.
3. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and 
saves menu settings.
4. Arrow/Keystone keys (Left  / , Up /, 
Right / , Down / )
Moves the current On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu selection in the direction of the arrow 
being pressed when the OSD menu is activated.
Manually corrects distorted pictures resulting 
from an angled projection. 
5. MODE/ENTER
Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu item.
Depending upon the input signal in use, selects 
an available picture mode.
6. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen image.
7. LASER
Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation 
purposes. 
Not available for Japan region.
8. QUICK INSTALL
Displays the quick install page.
This key is TEST for remote controls in the 
Japan region. Its function is the same as Quick 
Install.
9. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image.
10. NETWORK SETTING
 Enters network settings directly.
11. Numeric buttons
Enters numbers in network settings.
Numeric buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 cannot be pressed 
when asked to enter password.
12. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
13. SOURCE
Selects an input source for display.
14. VOLUME+/VOLUME-
Adjusts the sound level.
15. BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts brightness. 
16. CONTRAST
Adjusts contrast.
17. MUTE
Toggles projector audio between on and off. 
18. ASPECT
Selects the display aspect ratio. 
19. LAMP MODE
Selects a preferred lamp mode. 
Operating the LASER pointer
The Laser Pointer is a presentation 
aid for professionals. It emits red 
colored light when you press it and 
the indicator lights up red.
The laser pointer is not a toy. 
Parents should be mindful of the 
dangers of laser energy and keep this 
remote control out of the reach of children.
Do not look into the laser light window or shine 
the laser light beam on yourself or others. See 
the warning messages on the back of the 
remote control prior to using it.
PIP is not available for this model.
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							12 Positioning your projector  
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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations.
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.
*To set the projector position:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the System Setup: Basic menu is highlighted.
2. Press  /  to highlight Projector Installation and press  /  until the correct position is selected.
1. Front:
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most 
common way to position the projector for quick 
setup and portability.3. Rear:
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is 
required.
*Set Rear after you turn the projector on.
2. Front Ceiling:
Select this location with the projector suspended 
from the ceiling in front of the screen.
Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit 
from your dealer to mount your projector on the 
ceiling.
*Set Front Ceiling after you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Ceiling:
Select this location with the projector suspended 
from the ceiling behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen and the 
BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit are required for 
this installation location.
*Set Rear Ceiling after you turn the projector on. 
						

							  13
  Positioning your projector
EnglishObtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors 
in the projected image size.
This projector is equipped with a movable lens. See Shifting the projection lens on page 15 for details. 
You can see the diagrams on pages 14 for the vertical offset values in the dimension tables that are 
measured when the lens is shifted fully up or down.
If you have a 16:10-aspect-ratio screen and your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (450 cm), 
please refer to The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10. The closest match in 
the Average column is 455 cm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is required.
Checking the min and max projection distance values in the columns of Projection distance  [cm] 
on page 14 indicates that the 4.5 m measured projection distance will also fit the 90, 110, and 120-inch 
size screens. The projector can be adjusted (using the zoom control) to display on these different screen 
sizes at the projection distance.
If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or 
up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the 
Keystone function to correct the distortion. See Correcting picture distortion on page 27 for details. 
						

							14 Positioning your projector  
EnglishProjection dimensions
Installation for a 16:10 ratio screen
 The screen aspect ratio is 16:10 and the projected picture is 16:10
The above numbers are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Only the 
recommended screen sizes are listed. If your screen size is not in the table above, please contact your dealer 
for assistance.




Floor Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens
 
 

Ceiling Installation
: Screen             : Center of lens
Screen dimensionsProjection distance  [cm]Lowest/
Highest lens 
position  
[cm]
Diagonal

[inch (mm)]Height 

[cm]Width

[cm]Min distance 
(with max 
zoom)AverageMax distance 
(with min 
zoom)
70 (1778) 85 151 255 318 382 12.7
80 (2032) 97 172 291 364 437 14.5
90 (2286) 109 194 328 409 491 16.4
100 (2540) 121 215 364 455 546 18.2
110 (2794) 133 237 401 500 600 20.0
120 (3048) 145 258 437 546 655 21.8
130 (3302) 158 280 473 591 709 23.6
140 (3556) 170 302 510 637 764 25.4
150 (3810) 182 323 546 682 818 27.3
160 (4064) 194 345 582 728 873 29.1
170 (4318) 206 366 619 773 928 30.9
180 (4572) 218 388 655 818 982 32.7
190 (4826) 230 409 692 864 1037 34.5
200 (5080) 242 431 728 909 1091 36.3
250 (6350) 303 538 910 1137 1364 45.4
300 (7620) 363 646 1092 1364 1637 54.5 
						

							  15
  Positioning your projector
EnglishShifting the projection lens
The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector to be 
positioned off the center of the screen.
The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width. It is measured as an 
offset from the projected image’s vertical or horizontal center. You can use the lever to shift the 
projection lens in any direction within the allowable range depending on your desired image position.
To use the lens shift lever:
1. Release the lever by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Move the lever to adjust the projected image position.
3. Lock the lever by turning it clockwise.
•  Please do not over-tighten the lever.
•  Lens shift adjustment will not result in a degraded picture quality. In the unlikely event that the image 
distortion is produced, see Adjusting the projected image on page 26 for details.
•  When the screen position is fixed
•  When the projector position is fixed
ScreenRange of 
placement
Center of lens Projector
90%
90%
30%
 30% 
						

							16 Connecting to video equipment  
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Connecting to video equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a DVD or Blu-ray player, digital 
tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a 
desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You can connect the projector to a source device 
using just one of the 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:
Preparations
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 
2. Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs. 
3. Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks. 
Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector (See 
Shipping contents on page 6 for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting HDMI devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between 
compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD or Blu-ray players and displays over a single cable. It provides 
pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an HDMI cable when making connection 
between the projector and HDMI devices.
Te r m i n a l  
nameTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIConnecting HDMI devices on page 16
Best
Component 
VideoConnecting component-video devices 
on page 17Better
VideoConnecting video devices on page 17
Normal
Computer (D-
SUB)Connecting a computer on page 18
Better
HDMI cable HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
To make sure you select a correct input source 
type for the HDMI signal, see HDMI Format on 
page 51 for details. 
						

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  Connecting to video equipment
EnglishConnecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The BNC type 
component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. The audio connections are 
provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable 
audio amplifier.
Connecting video devices
The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate 
audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
•  If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source 
device, you need not connect to this device again using a composite Video connection as this makes an 
unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. 
•  If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source 
has been selected, please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also 
check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital 
tuner, etc.
RGBHV cable
Speakers
Audio cable Audio cableComponent cable
Video cable AV equipment
Speakers
Audio cable Audio cable 
						

							18 Connecting to video equipment  
EnglishConnecting a computer
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable. 
Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key 
combination like Fn + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled 
CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the laptop. Press Fn and the labeled function key 
simultaneously. Refer to your laptop
s documentation to discover your laptops key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the 
MONITOR OUT jack is available on your projector, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal 
output jack on the projector.
•  The MONITOR OUT only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the PC 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 menu. See Monitor Out on page 54 for 
details.
VGA cable Laptop or desktop 
computer
Audio cable
Speakers
Audio cable5 x BNC cable
VGA to DVI cableVGA cable or 
						

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  Connecting to video equipment
EnglishConnecting multiple sources through HDBaseT
HDBaseT is a connectivity standard that combines HD digital video, audio, Ethernet, power over cable, and 
various control signals. These signals are transmitted with one CAT5e (or above) cable up to 100 meters in 
length. With the use of HDBaseT switching matrix (commercially available), you may connect multiple 
sources to your projector with HDBaseT connection.
The illustration below is for reference only, actual layout may vary. 
•  When using the IR Extender on the HDBaseT Matrix in rooms with limited space, such as small 
meeting rooms, turn off the projector’s IR sensors to prevent interference.
•  When connecting the RJ45 cable, avoid coiling and intertwining the cable as it may cause signal 
noise or interruption.
VGA INYPbPrIR TX
 IR RXRJ45
LanHDMIRS232RJ45
HD Connect 
Control PC
Projector 
Remote 
Control Notebook PC
Blu-ray Player
IR Blaster
IR Extender
Blu-ray Player 
Remote ControlHDBaseT Matrix
Projector 
						

							20 Using the projector  
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Using the projector
Preparations
1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on.
2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet 
on the rear of the projector.
3. Plug the power cable into a wall power outlet and turn the wall 
switch on.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the 
device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
Turning the projector on
Follow the steps below
1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied.
2. Press POWER on the projector or ON on the remote control to 
start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a Pow e r  O n  
To n e will be heard.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring 
Tone on page 36 for details.
3. The fans will start operating, and a start-up image will be displayed 
on the screen for a few seconds while it warms up.
The projector will not respond to further commands while it is warming up.
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six-digit password. See Utilizing 
the password function on page 23 for details.
5. Press one of the Source keys on the remote control, or press SOURCE on the projector repeatedly 
until your desired signal is selected. See Selecting an input source on page 21 for details.
6. If the horizontal frequency of the input source exceeds the range of the projector, the message No 
Signal will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input 
source to an appropriate one.
If you attempt to re-start the projector shortly after shutdown, the fans may run for a few minutes to cool 
down. Press   Power again to start the projector after the fans stop and the Power indicator light turns 
orange.
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