BenQ Projector SW921 User Manual

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  Connecting to video equipment
EnglishConnecting video devices
The audio connections are provided for informationa l purposes only. You can also connect the separate 
audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
•  If you have already made a Component Video conn ection between the projector and the video source 
device, you need not connect to this device again us ing a composite Video connection as this makes an 
unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. 
•  If the selected video...

22 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...

  23
  Using the projector
English
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...

24 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 wh
ich 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 MODE/ENTER.
Once...

  25
  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...

26 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 
23 on page 9 for details. 
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combin ation of key(s) and the lock. Refer to the locks 
documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function...

  27
  Using the projector
EnglishIf you forget the password
If the password function is activa ted, 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 fo llows. 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...

28 Using the projector  
EnglishChanging the password
1. In the 
System Setup: Advanced  > Security Settings  menu, press  /  to highlight  Change 
Password  and press  MODE/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 erro r message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message  Input Current Password  is displayed for your retry. You can...

  29
  Using the projector
EnglishAdjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
There are two 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 beco mes vertical trapezoidal. To 
correct this problem, see  Correcting picture distortion on 
page 30  for details....

30 Using the projector  
EnglishCorrecting picture distortion
Keystoning occurs when the projector is not perpen
dicular 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...