Benq SP840 User Manual
SP840
Digital Projector
User Manual
Welcome
Table of contents
English
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
Connections ......................18
Connecting a computer or monitor... 18
Connecting a monitor......................... 19
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......................... 29
Adjusting the projected image ............ 30
Magnifying and searching for details . 32
Selecting the aspect ratio..................... 32
Optimizing the image.......................... 34
Locking control keys ........................... 40
Freezing the image............................... 41
Operating in a high altitude
environment ........................................ 41
Adjusting the sound ............................ 41
Controlling the projector through a
Lan environment..................................43
Personalizing the projector menu
display...................................................46
Shutting down the projector ...............46
Menu operation ...................................47
Maintenance......................55
Care of the projector............................55
Lamp information................................56
Troubleshooting ...............62
Specifications ....................63
Projector specifications........................63
Dimensions...........................................64
Timing chart.........................................65
Warranty and Copyright
information.......................69
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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.
3. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
4. In some countries, the line voltage is
5. Do not block the projection lens with
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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).
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.
Important safety instructions 3
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Safety Instructions (Continued)
6. The lamp becomes extremely hot
during operation. Allow the
projector to cool for approximately
45 minutes prior to removing the
lamp assembly for replacement.
9. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.
7. 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.
8. Never replace the lamp assembly or
any electronic components unless
the projector is unplugged.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Important safety instructions4
3000 m
(10000 feet)
0 m
(0 feet)
Safety Instructions (Continued)
12. 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).
13. 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.
14. 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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15. 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)
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
Yo u ca n p ur ch as e a Be n Q p ro je ct or
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.
Important safety instructions6
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.
• 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 makes the projector cool in a shorter time
• 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
• High brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 1.07 billion colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
• High quality manual zoom lens
• Built-in speakers provide mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image
• HDCP compatibility
• Dual HDMI (v1.3) inputs
• Auto keystone function to correct image keystoning automatically
• 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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Introduction 7
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SP840
Standard
Remote
For Japan
Model Only
P/N: 4J.J2N01.001
SP840
Digital Projector
Q
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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
(UK) (US)
(KOREA) (CHINA)
(AU)
(JAPAN)
(EU)
Power cord VGA cable
uick Start Guide
Quick start guide User manual CD Warranty card* Soft Carry Case
Optional accessories
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Ceiling mount kit
*The warranty card is only supplied in specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed
information.
3. RS-232 cable
Introduction8
Projector exterior view
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1. Vent (heated air exhaust)
2. Lamp cover
3. Quick-release button
4. Projection lens
5. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 10 for
details.)
6. Vent (cool air intake)
7. Focus ring and Zoom ring
8. Front IR remote sensor
9. AC power cord inlet
10. USB input jack
11. COMPONENT input jacks
12. S-VIDEO input jack
13. VIDEO input jack
14. MONITOR output jack
15. AUDIO input jack
16. COMPUTER input jack
17. HDMI 1 input jack
18. HDMI 2 input jack
19. 12V TRIGGER (For display screen
motor use--DC12V 200ma)
20. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
21. Rear adjuster foot
22. AUDIO speaker
23. IR receiver
24. AUDIO input jack (right)
25. AUDIO input jack (left)
26. RS-232 control port
27. AUDIO output jack
28. Quick-release foot
29. LAN
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Controls and functions
Projector
1. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up
or flashes when the lamp has developed a
problem. See "Indicators" on page 61 for
details.
2. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation. See "Indicators" on page
61 for details.
3. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projector's temperature
becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page
61 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
46 for details.
5. 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.
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6. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode.
See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 34
for details.
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu item. See "Using the menus"
on page 26 for details.
7. Left/
Starts the INFORMATION function.
8. BLANK
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sed to hide the screen picture. See
"Hiding the image" on page 40 for details.
9. FOCUS/ZOOM Ring
Used to adjust the projected image
appearance. See "Fine-tuning the image
size and clarity" on page 30 for details.
10. Keystone/Arrow keys
(/Up, /Down)
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See
"Correcting keystone" on page 31 for
details.
11. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image. See
"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 30 for
details.
12. Right/
Activates panel key lock. See "Locking
control keys" on page 40 for details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is activated, the #7, #10, and #12
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.
13. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See
"Switching input signal" on page 29 for
details.
Remote control
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1. Laser (Standard Remote only)
Use as on-screen pointer.
DO NOT POINT IN EYES.
2. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on. See "Starting up the
projector" on page 25 and "Shutting down
the projector" on page 46 for details.
3. Enter
Enter key when connected through USB
to a PC.
4. Left cursor
Left arrow when connected through USB
to a PC.
5. Down
Down arrow when connected through
USB to a PC.
6. PAGE UP
Page up arrow when connected through
USB to a PC. See "Remote paging
operations" on page 39 for details.
7. Up cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the
OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26
for details.
8. Left cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the
OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26
for details.
9. Down cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the
OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26
for details.
10. KEYSTONE keys ( / )
Manually corrects distorted images
resulting from an angled projection. See
"Correcting keystone" on page 31 for
details.
11. STATUS
Opens the OSD STATUS menu (the
menu only opens when an input device
is detected).
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12. MENU
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13. AUTO
14. SOURCE
15. IR transmitter
16. Status LED
17. LASER/MODE
18. Up
19. Right
Turn s on t h e On - S cre e n Di s p lay ( O S D)
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,
exits and saves menu settings. See "Using
the menus" on page 26 for details.
Automatically determines the best picture
timings for the displayed image.
See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page
30 for details.
Displays the source selection bar.
See "Switching input signal" on page 29
for details.
Transmits signals to projector.
Lights when the remote control is used.
LASER: Press to operate the on-screen
pointer.
M OD E: Ch oo s e a su it ab le p re se t m od e
for usage environment.
Up arrow when connected through USB
to a PC.
Right arrow when connected through
USB to a PC.
20. PAGE DOWN
Page down arrow when connected
through USB to a PC. See "Remote
paging operations" on page 39 for
details.
21. Right cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the
OSD. See "Using the menus" on page 26
for details.
22. OK
Changes settings in the OSD. See "Using
the menus" on page 26 for details.
23. VOLUME +/Adjusts volume. See "Adjusting the
sound" on page 41 and 42 for details.
24. MUTE
Mutes the built-in speaker.
25. BLANK
Hides the screen picture.
26. ZOOM+
Zoom in.
27. ZOOMZoom out.
28. FREEZE
Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture.
See "Freezing the image" on page 41 for
details.
Operating the LASER pointer
The LASER Pointer is a presentation aid for professionals. It emits
red colored light when you press it and the indicator lights up red.
The laser beam is visible. It is necessary to press and hold LASER
for continuous output.
Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser light beam
on yourself or others. See the warning messages on the back of the
remote control prior to using it.
The laser pointer is not a toy. Parents should be mindful of the
dangers of laser energy and keep this remote control out of the
reach of children.
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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.
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
sliding the cover in the direction of the
arrow.
2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of
the polarity (+/-) as shown here.
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3. Replace the cover.
• 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.
Introduction 13
Positioning your projector
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
Background Color
Language
Projector Position
Auto Power Off
Blank Timer
Sleep Timer
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen
COMPUTER
Menu/Back
Exit
Front Table
Disable
Blue
BenQ
Source
Menu Settings
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Off
Direct Power On
Off
Disable
Disable
*To set the projector position:
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or
remote control and then press /
until the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu
is highlighted.
2. Press / to highlight Projector
Position and press / until the
correct position is selected.
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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 upside-
down 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 upside-
down 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.
Positioning your projector14
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.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio. SP840 can project a complete 16:9 (widescreen) image.
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4:3 aspect image in a 16:9
aspect 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 this 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 "SP840 projection dimensions" on page 17 depending on the
projector you are using. 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 projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset)
16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect
display area
Positioning your projector 15
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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 "16:9 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 4646 mm
and with a vertical offset of 448 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 31 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 4.0 m (4000mm), the closest match
in the "Average" column is 3872 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 100-inch screen is
required.
Positioning your projector16
SP840 projection dimensions
Projection distance
Center of lens
Screen
Vertical offset
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Refer to "Dimensions" on page 64 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before
calculating the appropriate position.
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16:9 screen
diagonal Width
Height
Inches mm mm mm
Recommended projection dis-
tance from screen in mm
Min
length
(with max.
zoom)
Averag e
(with min
Max
length
zoom)
Ve r t i c a l
offset in
mm
30 762 664 374 1056 1162 1267 56
40 1016 886 498 1408 1549 1690 75
50 1270 1107 623 1760 1936 2112 93
60 1524 1328 747 2112 2323 2534 112
80 2032 1771 996 2816 3098 3379 149
100 2540 2214 1245 3520 3872 4224 187
120 3048 2657 1494 4224 4646 5069 224
150 3810 3321 1868 5280 5808 6336 280
200 5080 4428 2491 7040 7744 8448 374
220 5588 4870 2740 7744 8518 9293 411
250 6350 5535 3113 8800 9680 10560 467
300 7620 6641 3736 10560 - - 560
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.
Positioning your projector 17
Connections
1 2 3 4
1. USB cable
2. Audio cable
3. VGA cable
4. HDMI cable
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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 projector 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:
•With a VGA cable: •With a HDMI cable:
1. Take a VGA cable and connect one
2. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a USB cable and connect the larger
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
Your computer must be
equipped with a HDMI output
socket.
end to the D-Sub out put jack of the
computer. Connect the other end of
the VGA cable to the
COMPUTER signal input jack on
the projector.
end to the USB port of the computer, and the small end to the (USB) socket on the
projector. See “Remote paging operations” on page 39 for details.
1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one
end to the HDMI jack of the
computer. Connect the other end of
the cable to the HDMI signal input
jack on the projector.
take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of
the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector. Once connected,
the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See
"Audio Settings" on page 53 for details.
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
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1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
2. VGA cable
(DVI)
or
Notebook or
desktop
computer
(VGA)
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you
can connect the MONITOR 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 "Connecting a
computer" on page 18. The
MONITOR OUTput only works
when an appropriate COMPUTER
input is made to the projector. Be
sure the projector is connecting with
the computer using the
COMPUTER 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 "Connecting a
computer" on page 18. The
MONITOR OUT put only works
when an appropriate COMPUTER
input is made to the projector. Be
sure the projector is connecting with
the computer using the
COMPUTER 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 MONITOT OUT socket on the
projector.
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Notebook or desktop computer
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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the
following output jacks:
•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 jack, 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 than standard 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 and "Connecting Composite Video
source devices" on page 24 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video or Video device.
Connecting Audio
The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is 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 jack 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 jacks
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 jack of the HDMI
source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the
projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen
Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 53 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 to a suitable selection (RGB/
SDTV/HDTV). See "Changing Color Space" on page 29 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 29 for details.
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