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Connecting with video equipment
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite decoder, video game console or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh system. You need only connect the projector to a source device using just one of the connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the
Video source device as described below:
Terminal name
HDMI
Component
Video
Terminal appearance
S-Video
Video
PC (D-SUB)
Reference
"Connecting HDMI devices" on page 17
"Connecting component-video devices" on page 18
"Connecting S-Video or video devices" on page 18
"Connecting S-Video or video devices" on page 18
"Connecting a computer" on page 19
Picture quality
Best
Better
Good
Normal
Better
Preparations
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
2. Use only the correct type cables for each source with proper type plugs.
3. Ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted to the equipment jacks.
Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector
(See
for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting HDMI devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience. You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices.
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
To make sure you select a correct input source type for the HDMI signal, see
for details.
HDMI cable
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Connecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals. The RCA type component video jacks are provided for connection to video output devices. The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Component video cable
Audio cable
Speakers
Audio cable
Connecting S-Video or video devices
You need only connect S-Video or composite Video cable from the same device, never both at the same time. The audio connections are provided for informational purposes only. You can also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
S-Video cable
AV equipment or
Video cable
Audio cable
Speakers
Audio cable
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and the video source device, you need not connect to this device again using an S-Video or composite Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. You need only connect using a composite Video connection if both Component Video and S-Video are not supplied on the video source device (for example, with some analog video cameras).
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected, please check that the video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
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Connecting a computer
Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable.
Laptop or desktop computer
VGA cable
Audio cable
Speakers
Audio 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 laptop
'
s key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen and the MONITOR
OUT jack is available on your projector, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector.
or
VGA cable
VGA to DVI cable
• The MONITOR OUT only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the PC jack.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the
Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the Advanced Setup menu. See
"Standby Monitor Out" on page 48 for details.
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Table of contents
- 2 Table of contents
- 3 Important safety instructions
- 6 Overview
- 6 Shipping contents
- 7 Remote control batteries
- 7 Remote control operation
- 8 Projector features
- 9 Projector exterior view
- 10 Controls and functions
- 10 Control panel
- 11 Remote control
- 12 Positioning your projector
- 12 Choosing a location
- 13 Obtaining a preferred projected image size
- 14 Projection dimensions
- 16 Shifting the projection lens
- 17 Connecting with video equipment
- 17 Preparations
- 17 Connecting HDMI devices
- 18 Connecting component-video devices
- 18 Connecting S-Video or video devices
- 19 Connecting a computer
- 19 Connecting a monitor
- 20 Using the projector
- 20 Turning the projector on
- 21 Selecting an input source
- 22 Using the menus
- 22 Securing the projector
- 22 Using a security cable lock
- 23 Utilizing the password function
- 25 Adjusting the projected image
- 25 Adjusting the projection angle
- 25 Auto-adjusting the image
- 25 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
- 26 Correcting picture distortion
- 27 Using the preset and user modes
- 29 Fine-tuning the picture quality
- 30 Advanced picture quality controls
- 33 Selecting the aspect ratio
- 35 Hiding the image
- 35 Freezing the image
- 35 Utilizing FAQ function
- 36 Adjusting the sound
- 36 Setting the lamp mode
- 37 Controlling the projector through a Lan environment
- 40 Operating in a high altitude environment
- 41 Displaying more than one image source simultaneously
- 42 Turning the projector off
- 43 On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
- 51 Additional information
- 51 Care of the projector
- 52 Lamp information
- 52 Getting to know the lamp hour
- 52 Extending lamp life
- 53 Timing of replacing the lamp
- 53 Replacing the lamp
- 57 Indicators
- 58 Troubleshooting
- 59 Specifications
- 63 Warranty and Copyright information