BenQ SP840 user manual Connecting Video source devices, Best video quality, Better video quality

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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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Contents Welcome SP840 Digital ProjectorTable of contents Important safety instructions English Do not block the ventilation holes Ceiling mounting the projector Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Rear/lower sideControls and functions ProjectorRemote control Operating the Laser pointer Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteryPositioning your projector Choosing a locationObtaining a preferred projected image size English SP840 projection dimensions Length AverageConnecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computerConnections To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computerConnecting a monitor To connect the projector to a monitorWith a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI-A cable With a DVI input socketConnecting Video source devices Connecting AudioBest video quality Better video qualityConnecting Hdmi source devices To connect the projector to an Hdmi source deviceAV device Hdmi cableConnecting Component Video source devices To connect the projector to a Component Video source deviceTo connect the projector to an Audio source device Audio CableVideo Cable AV device Audio Cable Connecting S-Video source devicesTo connect the projector to an S-Video source device AV device Video Cable Audio Cable Connecting Composite Video source devicesTo connect the projector to a composite Video source device Operation Starting up the projectorUsing the menus Using a security cable lockUse / to highlight the System Setup Basic menu Securing the projectorUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordIf you forget the password As pictured to the right, the four arrow keysDisabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceAdjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angleAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarityKeystone function Using Auto KeystoneCorrecting keystone Magnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Letter BoxSelecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modeGo to the Picture Basic Picture Mode menu Optimizing the imageFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Adjusting Clarity Control Selecting a Color TemperatureSelecting a Color Temperature UserFine Tuning Selecting a Gamma Selection3D Color Management Adjusting Brilliant ColorSelecting a White Peaking Selecting Color Space Conversion Selecting a Video FormatSelecting a 3D Comb Filter Selecting a Film ModeRemote paging operations Hiding the image Setting the Sleep TimerLocking control keys Operating in a high altitude environment Adjusting the soundFreezing the image Adjusting the sound level Adjusting the Treble levelAdjusting the Bass level Turning off the Power on/off Ring ToneIf you are in a Dhcp environment Configuring the Lan Control SettingsControlling the projector through a Lan environment Controlling the projector remotely through a web browser If you are in a non-DHCP environmentIiii Iiiv Personalizing the projector menu display Shutting down the projectorMenu operation Menu systemAdjustment Digital Zoom PC & Component YPbPr TuningMenu Settings Auto Power OffSecurity Settings SettingsReset All Settings Source Picture Mode Resolution Baud RatePicture Mode Description of each menuPicture Advanced Display menu System Setup Basic menu Hdmi Shows the current signal source Shows the selected mode in the Picture menuShows the native resolution of the input signal Displays the number of hours the lamp has been usedMaintenance Care of the projectorSetting Lamp mode as Economic Setting Auto Power OffLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourTiming of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Loosen the screws that secure the lamp Setup Advanced Lamp Settings Tighten the screws that secure the lampIndicators OffRed Off GreenTroubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsDimensions Timing chart Supported timing for Computer inputResolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Mode Supported timing for Component-YPbPr inputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp inputSXGA60 Warranty and Copyright information Limited warrantyCopyright DisclaimerRegulation statements FCC statementEEC statement Weee directiveEnglish

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