BenQ Projector SX914 User Manual

Operation 31
Optimizing the image
Using Wall Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall 
which may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s 
colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select 
a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
precalibrated colors to...

Operation 326. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See 
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type and selected picture mode, some of the functions 
listed below may not be available. Based on your needs, you can make adjustments to these 
functions by highlighting them and pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
Adjusting Brightness
The higher the value, the...

Operation 33
Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight Color Temperature and select Warm, Normal or Cool by pressing 
/  on the projector or remote control.
2. Press  to highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning and press MODE/
ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page appears.
3. Press  / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by 
pressing / .
•R Gain/G Gain/B Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
•R Offset/G...

Operation 34Please refer to the illustration to the right 
for how the colors relate to one another.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red that is close to yellow and 
red that is close to magenta.
5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing  /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to 
the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set...

Operation 35 4. Press  to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /
.
5. Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing  / .
6. Press  to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
reminder by pressing  / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at 
the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced 
when the timer is up.
7. To activate the presentation...

Operation 36
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on 
the projector or ECO BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image. When 
this function is activated with an audio input connected, the audio can still be heard. 
You can set the blank time in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings > 
Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of 
time when there is no action taken on the blank screen....

Operation 37 heating. In such cases, you should switch to High Altitude mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection 
on page 18 for how the audio input is connected.
Activating SRS
To activate SRS:
1. Press MENU/EXIT...

Operation 38
Using the test pattern
The projector is capable of displaying the grid test 
pattern. It can be used to assist you with the 
adjustment of image size and focus, ensuring that 
the projected image is free from distortion.
To display the test pattern, open the OSD menu 
and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Test Pattern and press  /  to select On. 

Operation 39
Using the teaching templates
The projector provides several preset patterns for various teaching purposes. To activate 
the pattern:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the DISPLAY > Teaching Template and press 
/   to select Blackboard or Whiteboard.
2. Press /  to choose the pattern you need. 
3. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the pattern.
Teaching 
TemplateWhiteboardBlackboard
Letter 
Formation
Worksheet
Coordinate 
Chart 

Operation 40
Shutting down the projector
1. Press  POWER or   OFF and a confirmation message will appear prompting 
you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear.
2. Press  POWER or   OFF a second time. The POWER indicator light 
flashes orange, the projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to run for 
approximately 90 seconds to cool down the projector.
To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process.
To shorten the...