BenQ Projector SU964 User Manual

							  21
  Using the projector
EnglishSelecting an input source
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same 
time. When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to 
reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector 
was last shut down.
To select the video source:
•  Using the remote control
Press one of the Source keys on the remote control.
•  Using the OSD menu
Press SOURCE and then press  /  until your desired signal is selected 
and press ENTER.
Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed 
on the screen for seconds. If there are multiple pieces of 
equipment connected to the projector, you can go back to the 
source selection bar again to search for other signals.
•  Using Quick Search
If you want the projector to automatically search for the signals:
1. Press MENU/EXIT to turn the OSD menu on.
2. Press  /  to highlight the Source menu.
3. Press   to highlight Quick Search menu.
4. Press  /  to toggle the function On. 
NOTE: When 
automatically 
searching for a valid 
input source, the 
projector cycles 
through the available 
signals following the 
sequence from top 
to bottom as the 
source selection bar 
shows. 
						

							22 Using the projector  
EnglishUsing the menus
The projector is equipped with multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
To use the OSD menus, please set the OSD menu to your familiar language.
Picture Mode
Reference Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Rename User Mode
Reset Picture Settings
Picture
+ 3
Video
Cinema
Current input source
Main menu icon
Main menu
Sub-menu
Highlight
Press MENU/EXIT to 
go back to the previous 
page or to exit.Status
+ 50
+ 50
+ 50
0 Color
Advanced...Cinema
MENU       Exit
1. Press MENU/EXIT to turn the OSD menu on.
2. Use  /  to highlight the System Setup: Basic 
menu.3. Press  to highlight Language and press 
ENTER, and the language list is displayed. 
4. Press
 ///  to select a preferred 
language and press ENTER.
5. Press MENU/EXIT twice* to leave and 
save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the main 
menu and the second press closes the OSD 
menu.
Picture Mode
Reference Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Sharpness
Rename User Mode
Reset Picture SettingsPicture
Video
Cinema
MENU      Exit
Color
+ 3 + 50
+ 50
+ 50
0
Advanced...Cinema
Language
Projector Installation
Operation Settings
Remote Receiver Menu SettingsSystem Setup: Basic
Background Color
Off Test PatternPanel Key Lock
Splash ScreenFront
Blue
MENU     ExitVideo
BenQOff
System Setup: Basic
VideoMENU      Exit
Language
Projector Installation
Operation Settings
Remote Receiver Menu Settings
Background Color
Test PatternPanel Key Lock
Splash ScreenFront
Blue
Off BenQOff 
						

							  23
  Using the projector
EnglishSecuring 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 projector. See item 
5 on page 9 for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the locks 
documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting 
up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Once the 
password is set and this function is selected, the projector is password-protected. Users who do not 
know the correct password can not use the projector.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password. 
Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this manual, and keep the manual in 
a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the Power On Lock activated, the projector cannot be used unless the 
correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the System Setup: 
Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Security Settings and press ENTER.
3. Press   to highlight Pow e r  O n  L o c k and press  /  to toggle 
Pow e r  O n  L o c k on or off. The Input Password page is displayed.
4. As the picture indicates, the four arrow keys ( , , , ) 
respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password 
you desire to set, press the arrow keys on the remote control or 
projector to enter six digits for the password.
If the function is used for the first time, enter the default password (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) of the projector by 
pressing the arrow key   six times.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected 
password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available 
to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
5. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Input Password
MENU    Clear 
						

							24 Using the projector  
EnglishIf 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 is displayed lasting 
for three seconds, and the Input Password page 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 recall procedure. See Entering the password recall procedure on page 24 for 
details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a 
short time.
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Make sure the Input Password page is displayed on screen. Press 
AUTO. The projector will display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector.
3. Seek help from the local BenQ service center to decode the number. 
You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to 
verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Please write down the recall code, 
and contact your nearest BenQ 
Customer Center.
Recall code:
   0 2 1 2
Recall Password
MENU     Exit     
						

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  Using the projector
EnglishChanging the password
1. In the System Setup: Advanced > Security Settings menu, press  /  to highlight Change 
Password and press ENTER. The Change Password page is displayed. 
2. Enter the old password.
•  If the password is correct, the message Input New Password is displayed. 
•  If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message Input Current Password is displayed for your retry. You can press 
MENU/EXIT to cancel the change or try another password.
3. Enter a new password.
IMPORTANT: The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected 
password down here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available 
to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this manual in a safe place.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
5. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new 
password next time the projector is started.
6. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXIT.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the System Setup: Advanced > Security Settings menu. 
Highlight Pow e r  O n  L o c k and select Off by pressing  / . The message Input Password is 
displayed. Enter the current password.
•  If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Pow e r  O n  L o c k page with Off 
shown in the row of Password. You will not have to enter the password next time when 
turning on the projector.
•  If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message Input Password is displayed for your retry. You can press MENU/EXIT to 
cancel the change or try another password.
Note that though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password. 
						

							26 Using the projector  
EnglishAdjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can 
be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or 
out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the 
projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this problem, see 
Correcting picture distortion on page 27 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, 
press AUTO. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment 
function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the 
best picture quality.
The current source information will be displayed in the corner of the 
screen for 3 seconds.
This function is only available when a PC signal (analog RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected picture to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring.2. Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus 
ring. 
						

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  Using the projector
EnglishCorrecting picture distortion
Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen and is where the projected 
picture displays visible as a trapezoid shape like either of the following:
•  Two parallel sides (left and right, or top and bottom) but is noticeably wider on either side.
•  No parallel sides.
To correct the picture’s shape, you can perform the following steps.
1. Adjust the projection angle. Move the projector to be in front of the center of the screen with the 
center of the lens level with the screen.
2. If the picture is still distorted, or the projector is unable to be positioned as described above, you will 
need to manually correct the picture.
•  Using the remote control or projector
i. Press one of the Arrow/Keystone keys (Left  / , Up  / , 
Right  / , Down / ) to display the 2D Keystone page.
ii. See step iii below for further operation.
•  Using the OSD menu
i. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the Display 
menu is highlighted.
ii. Press  to highlight 2D Keystone and press ENTER. The 
2D Keystone page is displayed.
iii. Press the key whose keystone icon is opposite to the shape of the projected picture. Continue 
pressing the same key or press the other keys until you are satisfied with the shape.
The values on the lower portion of the page change while pressing. When the values reach their 
maximum or minimum with repeated key presses, the picture’s shape will stop changing. You will 
not be able to change the picture further in that direction.
 Two parallel sides
 No parallel sides
Press 
/
Press 
/
Press 
/
Press 
/ 
						

							28 Using the projector  
EnglishUsing the preset and user modes
Selecting a preset mode
The projector is preset with several pre-defined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your 
operating environment and input source picture type.
To select a picture mode that suits your need:
• Press MODE repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
•  Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the Picture menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Picture Mode.
3. Press  /  until your desired mode is selected.
These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described 
below:
• Cinema: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through 
the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.
• Dynamic: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments 
where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms.
• Presentation: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC 
and notebook coloring.
• sRGB: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness 
setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated 
camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
• 3D: 
This projector supports playing three-dimensional (3D) content transferred through your 3D-
compatible video devices and contents, such as game consoles (with 3D game discs), 3D Blu-ray players 
(with 3D Blu-ray discs), 3D TV (with 3D channel), and so on. 
When watching 3D contents:
• The image may seem misplaced, however, this is not a product malfunction.
• Take appropriate breaks when watching 3D content.
• Stop watching 3D content if you feel fatigue or discomfort.
• Keep a distance from the screen of about three times the effective height of the screen when watching 
3D content.
• Children and people with a history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other 
existing medical condition should be refrained from watching 3D content.  
• User 1/User 2: Recalls the customized settings. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 
for details.
Fine-tuning the selected picture mode
The pre-defined picture mode settings can be altered via the available items shown in the Picture menu.
To fine-tune the picture mode:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the Picture menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight the item you want to adjust and press  /  to set your desired value. Your 
selection is automatically stored in the projector and associated with that input source.
See Fine-tuning the picture quality on page 30 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 31 
for details.
Each time you change the picture mode, the projector also changes the setting to the one which was last set 
for that particular picture mode on that particular input. If you change the input source, the most recently 
used picture mode and settings for that input and resolution will be restored. 
						

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  Using the projector
EnglishSetting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. 
You can use one of the picture modes (except the selected User mode) as a starting point and customize 
the settings.
1. In the Picture menu, highlight Picture Mode and press  /  to select User 1 or User 2 mode.
2. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-
menu item.
3. Press / to highlight a picture mode that is closest to your need.
4. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See Fine-tuning 
the picture quality on page 30 and Advanced picture quality controls on page 31 for details.
5. When all settings have been done, press MENU/EXIT to save and leave the settings.
Renaming user modes
You can change User 1 and User 2 to the names easy to be identified or understood by the users of this 
projector. The new name can be up to 12 characters including English letters (A-Z, a-z), digits (0-9), and 
space (_).
To rename user modes:
1. Make sure you have selected User 1 or User 2 as your picture mode.
If you are not under User 1 or User 2 mode, the projector will automatically select User 1 as the 
user mode to rename.
2. In the Picture menu, highlight Rename User Mode and press ENTER to display the virtual 
keypad.
3. Use /// and ENTER keys to select the letters on the virtual keypad to type in desired name.
4. When done, press MENU/EXIT to leave the virtual keypad.
Resetting the picture mode
All of the adjustments you’ve done in the Picture menu can be returned to the factory preset values 
with a key press on the highlight of Reset.
To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values:
1. In the Picture menu, highlight Picture Mode and press  /  to select the picture mode (including 
User 1 or User 2) you want to reset.
2. Press  to highlight Reset Picture Settings and press ENTER. 
3. Press /  to select Current or All Picture modes and press ENTER. The confirmation message is 
displayed.
4. Press /  to highlight Reset and press ENTER. The picture mode will return to the factory 
preset settings.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 if you want to reset other picture modes.
•  The following settings will still remain: Color Temperature, Color Temperature Fine Tuning, Gamma 
Selection.
•  Do not confuse the Reset Picture Settings function here with the Reset All Settings in the System Setup: 
Advanced menu. The Reset All Settings function returns most of the settings to the factory preset values 
system wide. See Reset All Settings on page 54 for details. 
						

							30 Using the projector  
EnglishFine-tuning the picture quality
No matter what picture mode you have selected, you are able to fine-tune those settings to fit every 
presentation purpose. Those adjustments will be saved to the preset mode you are at when you exit the 
OSD menu.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight Brightness in the Picture menu and adjust the 
values by pressing  /  on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the brighter the picture. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the picture. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the picture appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight Contrast in the Picture menu and adjust the 
values by pressing  /   on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to 
set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted 
the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment. 
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the Picture menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or 
remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the image black and 
white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image 
unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint and adjust the values by pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness and adjust the values by pressing  /
 on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The 
lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.
The Brightness, Contrast functions can also be accessible by pressing 
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST on the remote control to display the 
adjustment bar and then you can press  /  to adjust the values.
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