Benq MP626 User Manual

MP626/MP670 Digital Projector User Manual

Welcome

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Important safety

instructions .......................3

Introduction......................7

Projector features .................................7

Shipping contents.................................8

Projector exterior view.........................9

Controls and functions.......................10

Positioning your projector .14

Choosing a location............................14

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size .....................................................15

Connection......................18

Connecting a computer or monitor ....18

Connecting Video source devices......20

Connecting HDMI source devices..... 21

Operation........................25

Starting up the projector.....................25

Using the menus.................................26

Securing the projector........................26

Utilizing the password function......... 27

Switching input signal........................30

Adjusting the projected image ...........31

Magnifying and searching for details.33

Playing 3D function...........................34

Selecting the aspect ratio ...................34

Optimizing the image.........................36

Setting the presentation timer ............40

Remote paging operations..................41

Hiding the image................................41

Locking control keys..........................42

Freezing the image.............................42

Utilizing FAQ function......................42

Operating in a high altitude environment . 43

Adjusting the sound........................... 44

Controlling the projector through a Lan

environment.......................................45

Personalizing the projector menu display. 49

Shutting down the projector .............. 49

Menu operation.................................. 50

Maintenance ...................58

Care of the projector.......................... 58

Lamp information.............................. 59

Troubleshooting .............65

Specifications..................66

Projector specifications...................... 66

Dimensions........................................ 67

Timing chart ...................................... 68

Warranty and Copyright

information.....................73

Regulation statements....74

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Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for

future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

4. Always open the lens shutter or

remove the lens cap 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 that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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 or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

12. When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.

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13. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

- Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the image.

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature above 35°C / 95°F

- Locations where the altitudes 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, horizontal surface during operation.

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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16. Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

17. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

18. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call BenQ to have the projector serviced.

19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector , so we need to bring this safety 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 due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

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Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

• LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a computer using a web browser

• Filter free design to lower maintenance and operating costs

• Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically

• Brilliant color / VIDI to provide truer, more vibrant colors in picture

• Closed captioning to display the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos

• Variable audio output

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

• Selectable password protected function

• 3D color management allowing color adjustments to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function making the projector cool in a shorter time

• FAQ to troubleshoot operational problems with one quick key press

• Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations

• High quality manual zoom lens

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

• Ability to display 16.7 million colors

• Multi-language On-screen Display (OSD) menus

• S witchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

• Built-in speakers providing mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected

• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

• 3D ready function for enjoying the 3D content.

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• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

Projector Remote control with battery

Power cord VGA cable

Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Carrying Case

Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

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3. Presentation Plus

4. RS-232 cable

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

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1. Front IR remote sensor

2. Quick-release button

3. Projection lens

4. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 10 for details.)

5. Vent (cool air intake)

6. Audio speaker

7. Focus ring and Zoom ring

8. RJ45 Input Jack

9. S-VIDEO input jack

10. VIDEO input jack

11. AUDIO input jack (L)

12. AUDIO input jack (R)

13. COMPUTER 2 input sjack

14. COMPUTER 1 input jack

15. MONITER OUT jack

16. HDMI input jack

17. IR receiver

18. Rear adjuster foot

19. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

20. AUDIO output jack

21. Quick-release foot

22. AUDIO input jack

23. RS-232 control port

24. USB input jack

25. AC power cord inlet

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POWER TEMP LAMP

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Controls and functions

Projector

1. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page

64 for details.

2. MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD ) m enu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

3. Left/

Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing

FAQ function" on page 42 for details.

4. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on.

See "Starting up the projector" on page 25 and "Shutting down the projector" on page

49 for details.

5. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 36 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"

on page 26 for details.

6. BLANK

sed to hide the screen picture. See

"Hiding the image" on page 41 for details.

7. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Down)

Manually corrects distorted ima ges resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 32 for details.

8. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring

Used to adjust the projected image appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image

size and clarity" on page 32 for details.

9. TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See

"Indicators" on page 64 for details.

10. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up)

Manually corrects distorted ima ges resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting

keystone" on page 32 for details.

11. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 64 for details.

12. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-

adjusting the image" on page 31 for details.

13. Right/

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 42 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #3, #7, #10, and

#13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 26 for details.

14. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 30 for

details.

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Remote control

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6. Blank

Hides the screen picture. See "Remote

paging operations" on page 41 for details.

7. /

Down cursor: Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

KEYSTONE key: Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 32 for

details.

8. Digital Zoom +/-

ZOOM in or out.

9. Volume +/-

Adjusts volume. See "Adjusting the

1. IR transmitter

Tranmits signal to projector.

2. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 25 and "Shutting d own the projector" on page 49 for details.

3. Menu/Exit

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

Freeze/unfreezes the video. See "Freezing

the image" on page 42 for details.

5. /

Left cursor:

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

Starts the FAQ function. See "Utilizing

FAQ function" on page 42 for details.

sound level" on page 44 for details.

10. /

Up cursor: Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

KEYSTONE key:

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 32 for

details.

11. Auto

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 31

for details.

12. Mode/Enter

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page

36 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using the

menus" on page 26 for details.

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13. /

Right cursor:

Navigates and changes settings in the OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26 for details.

: Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 42 for details.

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #5, #7, #10, and #13 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 26 for details.

14. Source

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 30 for

details.

Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front and the rear of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters (~ 23 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

15. Page Up/ Down

Page up or down arrow when connected through USB to a PC. See "Remote

paging operations" on page 41 for details.

16. Timer On/Set up

Turns on/off the Presentation Timer. Changes settings in the Presentation

Timer menu.

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Replacing the remote control battery

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1. Press the release in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the battery by pulling the tray out in the direction of the arrow.

3. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here.

4. Replace the tray.

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• Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

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SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

Presentation Timer

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Language

Projector Position

Menu Settings Auto Power Off

Panel Key Lock

Blank Timer

Sleep Timer

VIDEO

Exit

Front Table

Disable Disable

Off

Disable

Splash Screen

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

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.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

2. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed on a table behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upsidedown from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

*To set the projector position:

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1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or remote control

and then press Basic menu is highlighted.

2. Press

/ until the correct position is selected.

/ until the SYSTEM SETUP:

/ to highlight Projector Position and press

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size.

4:3 is the native aspect ratio of MP626 and MP670. To be able to project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio image on MP626 or MP670, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image to the projector's native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height equivalent to 75% of the projector's native aspect height.

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4:3 aspect image in a 4:3

aspect display area

Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 projection display area.

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto angled surfaces).

The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the room can see the screen).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 17, that th is type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector . When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. Refer to "MP626/670 projection dimensions" on page 17. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projec tor from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect

display area

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How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size

1. Select your screen size.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns

labelled "4:3 screen". Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled "Average". This is the projection distance.

3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset in mm" value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the

projector in relation to the edge of the screen.

4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal

center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the value determined in step 3 above.

For example, if you are using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4987 mm and with a vertical offset of 256 mm.

If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. See "Correcting keystone"

on page 32 for details.

How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance

This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.

The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room.

1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the

screen. This is the projection distance.

2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average

distance from screen column labelled "Average". If the min and max values are available on the table, check that your measured distance is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value.

3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen

diagonal listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.

4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the "Vertical

offset in mm" value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation

to the horizontal plane of the projector.

For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.2 m (4200 mm), the closest match in the "Average" column is 4155 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is required.

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MP626/670 projection dimensions

Maximum zoom

Minimum zoom

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Vertical of fset

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 67 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

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4:3 screen

diagonal Width

Height

Inches mm mm mm

Recommended projection distance

from screen in mm

Min

length

(with max.

zoom)

Average

Max

length

(with min.

zoom)

Vertical

offset in mm

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There is 5% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. BenQ recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

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1. USB cable

2. Audio cable

3. VGA cable

4. HDMI cable

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.

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

Additionally, you can also connect the projec tor to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

2. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a USB cable and connect the

3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speakers in your presentations,

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is

• With a VGA cable: • With a HDMI cable:

Your computer must be

equipped with a HDMI output socket.

1. Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 1 or 2 signal input socket on the projector.

larger end to the USB port of the computer, and the smaller end to the (USB) socket on the projector. See "Remote paging operations" on page 41 for details.

take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD)

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI socket of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input socket on the projector.

menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 52 for details.

Notebook or desktop computer

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 key combination.

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Connecting a monitor

Notebook or desktop computer

(DVI)

1. VGA cable

2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. VGA cable

(VGA)

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the D-SUB OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA or VGA to DVI-A cable by following the instructions below.

To connect the projector to a monitor:

• With a VGA cable: • With a VGA to DVI-A cable:

Your monitor must be equipped

with a DVI input socket.

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in

computer" on page 18

"Connecting a

. The

MONITOR OUT output only works when an appropriate D-SUB input is made to the projector. Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the

COMPUTER 1 socket, not the COMPUTER 2 socket.

2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT socket on the projector.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in

computer" on page 18

"Connecting a

. The

MONITOR OUT output only works when an appropriate D-SUB input is made to the projector. Be sure the projector is connecting with the computer using the

COMPUTER 1 socket, not the COMPUTER 2 socket.

2. Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.

3. Connect the VGA end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT socket on the projector.

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Connecting Video source devices

You can connect your projector to various V ideo source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets:

• HDMI

• Component Video

•S-Video

• Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above

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:

Best video quality

The best available video connection method is HDMI. If your source device is equipped with a HDMI socket, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.

See "Connecting HDMI source devices" on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other details.

If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuners and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, they should be your connection method of choice in preference to S-Video or (composite) Video.

See "Connecting Component Video source devices" on page 22 for how to connect the projector to a Component Video device.

Better video quality

The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video th an stand ard composite Video. If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.

Least video quality

Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here.

See "Connecting S-Video source devices" on page 23 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video or Video device.

Connecting Audio

The projector has built-in mono speakers which are designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speakers.

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Connecting HDMI source devices

HDMIHDMI

AV device

HDMI cable

The projector provides a HDMI input socket that allows you to connect it to a HDMI source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner or a display.

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.

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:

1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output socket of the HDMI source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input socket on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 52 for details.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

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• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player and the projected

picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space. See "Changing Color

Space" on page 30 for details.

• If no signal is detected after establishing the connection, turn off the Quick Auto Search

function in the SOURCE menu. See "Switching input signal" on page 30 for details.

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Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable

AV device

Audio cable

Connecting Component Video source devices

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

2. Connect the other end of the Component V ideo to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the COMPUTER 1 socket on the projector.

To connect the projector to an Audio source device:

1. Take a suitable audio cable and connect one end to the AUDIO OUT jack of the AV device. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 52 for details.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

• If you have already made an HDMI Video connection between the projector and this

Component Video source device using HDMI Video connections, you need not connect to this device using a Component Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 20 for details.

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Connecting S-Video source devices

AV device

Audio device

S-Video device

Examine your Video source devic e to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:

1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-V ideo outp ut socket of the Video source device.

2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector.

To connect the projector to an Audio source device:

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

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• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct

video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this

S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 20 for details.

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