BenQ Projector SX914 User Manual

Introduction 11
Remote control
1. ON/OFF
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on.
2. Source selection buttons
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. Left/
Decreases the projector volume. 
5. ECO BLANK
Used to hide the screen picture.6. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images resulting 
from an angled projection.
7. LASER
Emits visible laser...

Introduction 12
Remote control effective range
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly. The distance between the 
remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor(s) on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. 15. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
Activates the...

Introduction 13
Replacing the remote control batteries
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 compartment. Positive 
(+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover...

Positioning your projector 14
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.1. Front Table
Select this location with the...

Positioning your projector 15
Obtaining 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.
Projection dimensions
Refer to Dimensions on page 61 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector 
before calculating the appropriate position.
The screen aspect ratio is 4:3 and the projected picture is 4:3
For example, if you are using an 120-inch screen, the recommended projection distance...

Positioning your projector 16If your measured projection distance is 5.5 m (5500 mm), the closest match in the 
Distance from screen [mm] column is 5633 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 
130 (about 3.3 m) screen is required.
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...

Positioning your projector 17
•  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 22 for details. 

Connection 18
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.
•  The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks...

Connection 19
•  The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the COMPUTER 1 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 Standby Settings 
on page 50 for details.
Connecting video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a video source device using just one of the 
connecting methods; however, each provides a different level of video...

Connection 20The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the 
sound is from.
The projector can play sound if the connected RJ45 cable or USB cable carries audio signal. There is no need 
to connect the audio cable when the USB Display or Network Display source is selected.
About the microphone input
•  If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the 
projector.
•  You can use a wireless microphone as long as a wireless module is...