BenQ Projector SX914 User Manual

Operation 21
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch 
(where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator 
light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) exclusively with 
the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.
3. Press  POWER or  ON to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up,...

Operation 22
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height 
and projection angle.
To adjust the projector, screw the adjuster feet to 
fine-tune the horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while 
screwing the adjuster foot in a reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the 
screen and the projector are not perpendicular to 
each other, the projected...

Operation 23
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, you will need to manually correct it following ONE of these steps.
•  Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote 
control to display the Keystone correction page. 
Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the 
image. Press   to correct keystoning at the...

Operation 24
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
The following example describes how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control to turn the OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight Language 
and press MODE/ENTER. 
4. Press  / / /  to select a 
preferred...

Operation 25
Securing 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 rear side of the projector. See item 25 on page 9 for details.
A Kensington security cable lock is usually a combination of key(s) and the lock. Refer to 
the lock’s documentation for finding out how to use it.
Utilizing the password function
For...

Operation 26
If 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 as pictured to the right 
appears lasting for 3 seconds, and the INPUT 
PA S S WO R D message 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...

Operation 27
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Security Settings > Change Security Settings menu after opening the OSD menu 
system. Press MODE/ENTER. The message “INPUT PASSWORD” appears. Enter 
the current password. 
i. If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings 
page.
Press   to highlight Power On Lock and press  /  to select Off. You will 
not have to enter the password next time when turning on the...

Operation 282. Press   to highlight Color Space Conversion and press  /  to select a suitable 
color space.
This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use. 

Operation 29
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
•  Using the remote control
1. Press Digital Zoom+/- to display the Zoom bar. Press Digital Zoom+ to magnify 
the center of the picture. Press the key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for 
your need.
2. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to 
navigate the picture.
3. To...

Operation 30
About the aspect ratio
•  In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
•  OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit 
the projectors native resolution in its 
horizontal or vertical width. This is suitable 
for the incoming image which is neither in 
4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most 
use of the screen without altering the 
images aspect ratio.4.16:9: Scales an image so...