BenQ MS521 user manual Connecting a computer or monitor, Connecting a monitor

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Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

1.Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.

2.Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN-1or COMPUTER IN-2signal input jack on the projector.

3.If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, 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. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.

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.

Connecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR-OUTsignal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below:

To connect the projector to a monitor:

1.Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 19.

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

Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.

3.Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR-OUTjack on the projector.

• The output signal for MONITOR-OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER IN-1 or COMPUTER IN-2 jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR-OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER IN-1 or COMPUTER IN-2 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 SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Settings" on page 57 for details.

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Contents User Man ual Table of contents Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Areas where the mains voltageYour projector through a power Uninterruptible power supplySafety Instructions Do not block the ventilation holes Safety Instructions Projector features Shipping contents Rear/lower side Projector exterior viewControls and functions Ceiling mounting the projector Remote control Mute Volume +Setting SourceReplacing the remote control battery Front Table Choosing a locationFront Ceiling Obtaining a preferred projected image size Projection dimensionsMS521/MX522/MS511H 762 646 404 MW523/TW523Connection To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer Connecting a computer or monitorConnecting a computer Connecting a monitorConnecting Video source devices To connect the projector to a Hdmi source device Connecting a Hdmi source deviceTo connect the projector to a Component Video source device Connecting a Component Video source deviceTo connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device Connecting an S-Video/composite source deviceStarting up the projector OperationAdjusting the projection angle Adjusting the projected imageAuto-adjusting the image Use build-in test pattern Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Securing the projector Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordEntering the password recall procedure If you forget the passwordChanging the password Disabling the password function Changing Color Space Switching input signalSelecting the aspect ratio Magnifying and searching for detailsAbout the aspect ratio Optimizing the image Selecting a picture modeSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Using Wall ColorPress MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays Setting a preferred color temperatureAbout color temperatures 3D Color ManagementMagenta Cyan Selection Description Setting the presentation timerTop-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right How to use the Timer On key? To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsRemote paging operations Freezing the image Hiding the imageOperating in a high altitude environment Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound level To activate the High Altitude ModeUse Teaching Template Personalizing the projector menu display Select the lamp saver modeUntil the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Lamp Mode DescriptionShutting down the projector Menu system Menu operationMain menu Sub-menu Options Picture System Setup Basic Advanced SetupDescription of each menu Template TeachingMode Picture ModePicture menu ReferenceSetting Temperature ColorTemperature Fine Tuning 3D Color Reset PicturePresentation TimerInstallation SettingsLock Basic menuOperation Panel KeyLamp System Setup Advanced menuHigh Altitude AudioStandby Reset AllClosed CaptionStatus Information menuCurrent SystemStoring the projector Cleaning the lensCleaning the projector case Care of the projectorGetting to know the lamp hour Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco modeSetting Auto Power Off Lamp informationPage Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Page Resetting the lamp timer Indicators Green Green Flashing Flashing Off No picture Remote control does not workPassword is incorrect Projector does not turn onSpecifications Ceiling mount installation Dimensions301.6 219.2 111.3 Resolution Mode Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency KHz MHz Timing chartSupported timing for PC input Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input HDMI/DVI Supported timing for Video and S-Video input Supported timing for Component-YPbPr inputVideo timing Supported 3D signal for Hdmi Hdcp inputPC timing SXGA85 Supported 3D signal for D-SUB inputSupported 3D signal for Video and S-Video input Disclaimer Limited warrantyPatents CopyrightFCC statement for the United States only Warranty and Copyright information For UK only CE DOC KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG Konformitetsdeklaration Uyum Beyani Deklaracija O Usklaĉenosti Overensstemmelseserklæring Vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus Weee directive Directiva Weee Ⱦɢɪɟɤɬɢɜɚ Weee Dyrektywa Weee Directiva REE Weee direktiva ȄįȘȖȓĮ Weee For Korea WLAN/BT module Warranty and Copyright information Weee UAE Singapore
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