BenQ MX514, MW516 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 20.

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 Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Do not block the ventilation holes Safety Instructions Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Rear/lower sideControls and functions Ceiling mounting the projector Remote control Volume + SourceMute FreezeReplacing the remote control battery Positioning your projector Choosing a locationFront Table Front CeilingObtaining a preferred projected image size Page Projection dimensions Max length Set mm Inch Max. zoom Age Min. zoomConnection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computerConnecting a monitor To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computerConnecting Video source devices Connecting an Hdmi source device To connect the projector to an Hdmi source deviceConnecting a Component Video source device To connect the projector to a Component Video source deviceConnecting an S-Video/composite source device To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source deviceOperation Starting up the projectorAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Use build-in test patternCorrecting keystone Using the menus Using a security cable lock Utilizing the password functionSetting a password Securing the projectorChanging the password If you forget the passwordEntering the password recall procedure Disabling the password function Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Selecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 modeGo to the Picture Picture Mode menu Optimizing the imageUsing Wall Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesPress MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays Selecting a Color Temperature3D Color Management Go to the System Setup Basic MyScreen menu, press MODE/ENTER Creating your own startup screenSetting the presentation timer Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightRemote paging operations To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsHow to use the Timer On key? Hiding the image Freezing the imageAdjusting the sound Adjusting the sound levelTo activate the High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentUse Teaching Template Select the lamp saver mode Until the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted100% dynamically by detecting the content brightness level Personalizing the projector menu displayShutting down the projector Menu operation Menu systemSystem ION Description of each menu 3D Sync InvertTeaching TemplatePicture Mode Picture menuReference ModeTemperature Menu 3D Color Management Save Settings Quick AutoBrilliant SearchTimer SettingsPresentation LanguageSystem Setup Basic menu OperationPanel Key LockSystem Setup Advanced menu High AltitudeAudio LampReset All ClosedCaption StandbyInformation menu CurrentSystem StatusMaintenance Care of the projectorSetting Auto Power Off Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Extending lamp lifeTiming of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Page Resetting the lamp timer Off Red IndicatorsOff Troubleshooting Specifications OpticalDimensions Ceiling mount installation232.5 123.4 301.7 68.3 71.2Timing chart Supported timing for PC inputResolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Frequency KHz MHz Supported timing for Hdmi inputSupported timing for Component-YPbPrinput Warranty and Copyright information Patents for MS513/MX514/MW516
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