BenQ SH940 user manual Connecting with video equipment, Preparations, Connecting Hdmi devices

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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	Terminal appearance	Reference	Picture quality
	name	Terminal appearance	Reference	Picture quality
	name
	HDMI		"Connecting HDMI devices" on	Best
	HDMI		page 17	Best
			page 17
	Component		"Connecting component-video/RGB	Better
	Video		devices" on page 18	Better
	Video		devices" on page 18
	Video		"Connecting video devices" on page 18	Normal
	Video			Normal
	PC (D-SUB)		"Connecting a computer" on page 19	Better
	PC (D-SUB)			Better
		PC

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 "Shipping contents" on page 6 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.

To make sure you select a correct input source

HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.type for the HDMI signal, see "HDMI Settings" on page 49 for details.

HDMI cable

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Contents SH940 Digital Projector Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Disposal Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquids Overview Shipping contentsCeiling mounting the projector Remote control batteriesRemote control operation Projector features Front and upper side view Projector exterior viewRear view Under viewControl panel Controls and functionsRemote control Choosing a location Positioning your projectorObtaining a preferred projected image size Installation for a 169 ratio screen Projection dimensionsFloor Installation Ceiling Installation Installation for a 43 ratio screenScreen dimensions Projection distance D Lowest Highest Screen aspect ratio is 43 and the projected picture isTo use the lens shift lever Shifting the projection lensPreparations Connecting with video equipmentConnecting Hdmi devices Connecting video devices Connecting component-video/RGB devicesConnecting a monitor Connecting a computerPreparations Using the projectorTurning the projector on Changing Color Space Using the OSD menuSelecting an input source Securing the projector Using the menusUsing a security cable lock If you forget the password Utilizing the password functionSetting a password Disabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Adjusting the projection angle Adjusting the projected imageAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting picture distortion Selecting a preset mode Using the preset and user modesFine-tuning the selected picture mode To fine-tune the picture modeResetting the picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 modeTo reset the picture mode to the preset factory values Renaming user modesFine-tuning the picture quality Selecting a color temperature Setting Black LevelAdvanced picture quality controls Controlling image claritySelecting a Gamma setting Setting a preferred color temperatureAdjusting Brilliant Color To set a preferred color temperatureColor Management Setting Film ModeAbout the aspect ratio Setting 3D Comb FilterSelecting the aspect ratio Using Panamorph lenses optional Freezing the image Hiding the imageAdjusting the sound quality Adjusting the soundTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Muting the soundControlling the projector through a Lan environment Configuring the Lan Control SettingsControlling the projector remotely through a web browser If you are in a Dhcp environmentEnter Operating in a high altitude environment To activate High Altitude ModeTo display the PIP window Displaying more than one image source simultaneouslyTurning the projector off Power II or OFF againOn-Screen Display OSD structure On-Screen Display OSD menusPicture BasicSystem SetupDisplay Dhcp Information ResolutionLoad Settings Picture ModeReset Picture SettingsYPbPr Tuning AdjustmentBlank Timer Display menuMenu Settings System Setup menuLanguage Splash ScreenClosed Caption Closed Caption EnableStandby Monitor OutLamp Settings Advanced Setup menuHdmi Settings Audio SettingsInformation menu ResolutionSource Equivalent LampCare of the projector Additional informationSetting Auto Power Off Setting Lamp Power as EconomicLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourStatus Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp English Resetting the lamp timer Light Status & Description IndicatorsPower events Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingGeneral characteristics SpecificationsOptical ElectricalCeiling mount installation DimensionsSupported timing for PC input Timing chartFormat Refresh rateFormat Resolution Refresh rate Freq. KHz Pixel Freq MHz Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Pixel Freq. MHzSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Supported timing for Edtv and Hdtv via Component inputsWarranty Warranty and Copyright informationCopyright Disclaimer