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Operation

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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
Template

Whiteboard

Blackboard

Letter
Formation

Worksheet

Coordinate
Chart

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Summary of Contents for SX914

Page 1: ...SX914 Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ojector 25 Switching input signal 27 Magnifying and searching for details 29 Selecting the aspect ratio 29 Optimizing the image 31 Setting the presentation timer 34 Remote paging operations 35 Freezing the image 35 Hiding the image 36 Locking control keys 36 Operating in a high altitude environment 36 Adjusting the sound 37 Using the test pattern 38 Using the teaching templates 39 Shutting down th...

Page 3: ...d service personnel 4 Always open the lens shutter if any or remove the lens cap if any when the projector lamp is on 5 In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended th...

Page 4: ...plugged 10 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 11 Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo o...

Page 5: ...are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 14 Do not block the ventilation holes Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire 15 Always place the projector on a level hori...

Page 6: ...fety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed If you use a non BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling du...

Page 7: ...cted Quick Cooling Auto Power Off Signal Power On Direct Power On Quick Cooling function speeds up the cooling process when turning off the projector Auto Power Off function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time Signal Power On function turns on your projector automatically once detecting the signal input and Direct Power On boots ...

Page 8: ...upplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions Please consult your dealer for detailed information Optional accessories Projector Power cord VGA cable Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card Remote control with batteries Digital Projector Quick Start Guide 1 Spare lamp kit 2 Ceiling mount...

Page 9: ...input jack 13 USB Mini B port 14 USB Type A port 15 HDMI input port 16 RGB PC Component Video YPbPr YCbCr signal input jack 17 RGB signal output jack 18 RS232 control port 19 Component video input jack 20 S Video input jack Video input jack 21 Audio L R input jack 22 Audio input jack Audio output jack Microphone jack 23 12VDC output terminal 24 AC power jack 25 Kensington anti theft lock slot 26 C...

Page 10: ... POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 10 TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high 11 LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem 12 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 13 Keystone Arrow keys Up Dow...

Page 11: ...ation purposes 8 ZOOM ZOOM Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size 9 PAGE PAGE Operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint 10 FREEZE Freezes the projected image 11 NETWORK SETTING Displays the Network Settings OSD menu 12 NETWORK Selects Network Display as the input signal source 13 AUTO Automatically determines ...

Page 12: ...gles projector audio between on and off 20 SmartEco The function is not available on this projector 21 TEST Displays the test pattern 22 Numeric buttons Enters numbers in network settings Numeric buttons 1 2 3 4 cannot be pressed when asked to enter password Operating the LASER pointer The Laser Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals It emits a beam of red light when you press it The lase...

Page 13: ... it back down into position Stop when it clicks into place Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Replace only with the same or equivalent type of batteries recommended by the battery manufacturer Dispose of used batteries should be in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and in ...

Page 14: ...th the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling in front of the screen Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mount Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Projector Installation menu after you turn the projector on 3 Rear Ceiling Select this location with the projector suspended upside down from the ceiling behind the screen Not...

Page 15: ...set 120 inch mm mm mm 50 1270 762 1016 1544 2012 2479 95 57 76 60 1524 914 1219 1853 2414 2975 114 69 91 70 1778 1067 1422 2162 2816 3471 133 80 107 80 2032 1219 1626 2471 3219 3966 152 91 122 90 2286 1372 1829 2780 3621 4462 171 103 137 100 2540 1524 2032 3089 4023 4958 191 114 152 110 2794 1676 2235 3398 4426 5454 210 126 168 120 3048 1829 2438 3706 4828 5950 229 137 183 130 3302 1981 2642 4015 ...

Page 16: ...allation location Shifting the projection lens The lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector It allows the projector to be positioned off the center of the screen The lens shift is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height or width It is measured as an offset from the projected image s vertical or horizontal center You can shift the projection lens within ...

Page 17: ...oning 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 ...

Page 18: ...each projector model Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo 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 notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s ke...

Page 19: ...mmon mono audio output through the projector speaker s The built in speaker s will be muted when the AUDIO OUT jack is connected The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 19 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected ch...

Page 20: ...hone Volume menu To make the microphone input available when the projector is in standby mode turn on the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Standby Settings Microphone menu If the microphone is not working check the volume setting and cable connection You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the speaker s of the projector Move the microphone away from the speaker s of the pro...

Page 21: ...seconds before energizing the lamp 4 If the projector is activated for the first time select your OSD language following the on screen instructions 5 If you are prompted for a password press the arrow keys to enter a six digit password See Utilizing the password function on page 25 for details 6 Switch all of the connected equipment on 7 The projector will start to search for input signals The cur...

Page 22: ...recting keystone on page 23 for details Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the projector or remote control 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 t...

Page 23: ...emote 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 bottom of the image Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU EXIT and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER The Keystone correction page appears 3 Press to correct k...

Page 24: ...he second press closes the OSD menu Current input signal Main menu icon Main menu Sub menu Highlight Press MENU EXIT to the previous page or to exit Status DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Off Auto 0 0 ENTER MENU Exit Analog RGB 3D Teaching Template DISPLAY Wall Color Aspect Ratio Position Phase H Size Digital Zoom Keystone Analog RGB Off Auto 0 0 MENU Ex...

Page 25: ...entered every time the projector is started 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Security Settings page displays 2 Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six d...

Page 26: ...hat you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password 1 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Security Settings Change Password menu 2 Press MODE ENTER The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD appears 3 Enter the old password i If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD appears ii If the password is incorrect the password error message appears lasting f...

Page 27: ... projector automatically searches for the available signals Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals To select the source 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar appears 2 Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER Once detected the selected source informa...

Page 28: ...Operation 28 2 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 ...

Page 29: ...e the picture 5 To reduce size of the picture press MODE ENTER to switch back to the zoom in out function and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size You can also press repeatedly until it is restored to the original size The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio...

Page 30: ...ected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 5 16 10 Scales an imag...

Page 31: ...ooms 2 Presentation mode Is designed for presentations The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring 3 sRGB mode 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 a...

Page 32: ...omes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes Adjusting Sharpness The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes Adjusting Brilliant Color This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in picture It enables a greater ...

Page 33: ...ou require it Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions You will need to use a colorimeter color light meter and provide a set of suitable source images to measure color reproduction These tools are not provided with the projector however your projector supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance or even an experienced profe...

Page 34: ... MENU EXIT to exit and save the settings Resetting current or all picture modes 1 Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight Reset Picture Settings 2 Press MODE ENTER and press to select Current or All Current returns current picture mode to the factory preset settings All returns all settings except User 1 User 2 in the PICTURE menu to the factory preset settings Setting the presentation timer Presenta...

Page 35: ...ing the paging function See Connection on page 18 for details You can operate your display software program on a connected PC which responds to page up down commands like Microsoft PowerPoint by pressing PAGE PAGE on the remote control If remote paging function doesn t work check if the USB connection is correctly made and the mouse driver on your computer is updated to the latest version The remo...

Page 36: ...he projector or remote control A confirmation message appears 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm To release panel key lock use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP Basic Panel Key Lock menu and press to select Off Keys on the remote control are still active when panel key lock is enabled If you press POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projecto...

Page 37: ...lect On Muting the sound To temporarily turn off the sound 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Highlight Mute and press to select On If available you can also press Mute on the remote control to toggle projector audio between on and off Adjusting the sound level To adjust the sound level press or 1 Repeat steps 1 2 above 2 Press to highlight Volume and press to select a desired sound level Adjusting the mi...

Page 38: ...ng 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 ...

Page 39: ...ing 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 Template Whiteboard Blackboard Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart ...

Page 40: ...eady orange and fans stop Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet To turn off the power ring tone see Turning off the Power On Off Ring Tone on page 37 for details If the projector is not properly shut down to protect the lamp when you attempt to re start the projector the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down Press POWER or ON again to start the projector after the fans stop and th...

Page 41: ...nvert Disable Invert Teaching Template Blackboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart Whiteboard Off Letter Formation Worksheet Coordinate Chart 2 PICTURE Picture Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D User 1 User 2 Reference Mode Dynamic Presentation sRGB Cinema 3D Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Color Temperature Fi...

Page 42: ...Menu Settings Menu Display Time 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Always Menu Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Reminder Message On Off Operation Settings Direct Power On On Off Signal Power On On Off Auto Power Off Disable 3 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Quick Cooling On Off Instant Restart On Off Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Sleep Timer...

Page 43: ...r Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Change Security Settings Power On Lock Web Control Lock Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Test Pattern On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Standby Settings Network On Off Microphone On Off Monitor Out On Off Audio Pass Through Off Computer 1 Computer 2 Video S Video YPbPr H...

Page 44: ...ork Settings Wired LAN Status DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Apply Wireless LAN Status SSID SSID Display IP Address Connection Mode Apply Remote Desktop Account Password Connect Projection Log In Code On Off Broadcasting Broadcasting Channel IP Address AMX Device Discovery On Off MAC Address Reset All Settings 6 INFORMA TION Current System Status Source Picture Mode Resolut...

Page 45: ...vailable when a PC signal analog RGB is selected H Size Adjusts the horizontal width of the image This function is only available when a PC signal analog RGB is selected Digital Zoom Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 29 for details 3D This projector features a 3D function which enables you to enjoy the 3D movies videos and sporting events in ...

Page 46: ...See Adjusting Color on page 32 for details This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 32 for details This function is only available when a Video or S Video signal is selected and the system format is NTSC Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer S...

Page 47: ...ls Language Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Using the menus on page 24 for details Projector Installation The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen or with one or more mirrors See Choosing a location on page 14 for details Menu Settings Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press Menu Position Sets th...

Page 48: ...tion to approximately 15 seconds This function is only available when Instant Restart is off Instant Restart Selecting On enables you to restart the projector immediately within 90 seconds after turning it off Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 36 for details Sleep Timer Sets the au...

Page 49: ...ilizing the password function on page 25 for details Web Control Lock See BenQ Network Projector Operation Guide for details Baud Rate Selects a baud rate that is identical with your computer s so that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS 232 cable and update or download the projector s firmware This function is intended for qualified service personnel Test Pattern See Using the test ...

Page 50: ...ector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices Press to choose the source that you wish to use See Connection on page 18 for how to make the connection Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption Network Settings Wired LAN Wireless LAN Remote Desktop Projection Log In Code Broadcasting See BenQ Network Proj...

Page 51: ...enu Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Lamp Mode Shows the current lamp mode 3D Format Shows the current 3D mode Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM YUV or RGB Equivalent Lamp Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector 6 INFORMATION menu ...

Page 52: ...sult in damage to the projector surface and cabinet material Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Using the test pattern on page 38 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH de...

Page 53: ...an do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30 If the Economic is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Economic mode go to the SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Lamp Settings Lamp Mode m...

Page 54: ...al performance If the projector is normally run with Economic selected See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 53 you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE ENTER to dismiss the message It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age The lamp is a consumable item The lamp brightness diminishes with use This is normal lamp behavi...

Page 55: ...tor lamp for lamp replacement If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside down from the ceiling make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured lamp Ensure good ventilation when handling broken lamps We recommend that you use respirators safety glasses goggles or face shield and wear prote...

Page 56: ...t your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 7 As shown in the figure lower the new lamp 8 Tighten the screws that secure the lamp 9 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not ove...

Page 57: ...d Lamp Settings menu Press MODE ENTER The Lamp Settings page appears Highlight Reset Lamp Timer A warning message appears asking if you want to reset the lamp timer Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER The lamp time will be reset to 0 Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage ...

Page 58: ...ng Off Fan 2 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Green Off Fan 3 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Green Flashing Off Fan 4 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Flashing Red Off Fan 5 error the actual fan speed is 25 outside the desired speed Red Flashing Red Flashing Off Fan 6 error the actual fan speed is 25 outsid...

Page 59: ...ignal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control The lens cover is still closed Open the lens cover Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projec...

Page 60: ...1 Control RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 2 LAN control RJ45 x 1 12V trigger x 1 Max 1A Input terminals Computer input RGB input D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin port x 1 VIDEO RCA jack x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog Component RCA jack x 3 Digital HDMI x 2 Audio signal input Audio in RCA audio jack L R x 2 PC audio jack x 1 Microphone x 1 USB ports T...

Page 61: ...sions 446 mm W x 152 mm H x 336 mm D Ceiling mount installation 446 336 152 78 5 74 144 02 444 99 227 02 538 11 577 70 402 70 322 90 273 70 23 52 109 57 30 24 29 48 7 15 Ceiling Mount screw M4 Max L 25 mm Min L 20 mm Unit mm ...

Page 62: ...84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook_timing 60 0 35 820 46 966 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook_timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 87 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120...

Page 63: ...65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 5 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67 5 108 1024 x 576 BenQ Notebook Timing 60 00 35 820 46 996 1024 x 600 BenQ Notebook Timing 64 995 41 467 51 419 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 ...

Page 64: ... 74 25 HDMI DVI 720 60p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 25P 1920 x 1080 25 28 13 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 74 25 HDMI DVI 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 5 HDMI DVI 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 60 67 5 148 5 HDMI DVI Timing Resolution Vertical Fre...

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