BenQ W500 user manual Connection, Connecting a computer, With a VGA cable With a Hdmi cable

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Connection

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.

The projector can be connected to multiple video equipment at the same time by using different cables. All you need to do is select the appropriate input for the projector to display.

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 sockets.

Note that all cables shown in the following connection diagrams may not be supplied with the projector (See page 9 for the shipping contents). Most cables are commercially available from electronics stores. We recommend that you purchase international standard cables for cable connection.

Connecting a computer

The projector provides a VGA and HDMI input sockets that allow you to connect it to a laptop or desktop computer.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (either through a VGA cable or a HDMI cable):

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With a VGA cable:

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With a HDMI cable:

 

 

 

 

1.

Take a VGA cable and connect one end to the D-

1.

Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the

 

Sub output socket of the computer.

 

HDMI output socket of the computer.

2.

Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the

2.

Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the

 

D-Sub signal input socket on the projector.

 

HDMI signal input socket on the projector.

 

 

 

3.

You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

 

 

 

 

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

Laptop or desktop computer

To audio input terminals

From audio output terminals

HDMI cable

or

VGA cable

Many laptops do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combination 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 laptop. Press Fn and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop’s documentation to discover your laptop’s key combination.

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Contents W500 LCD Projector Home Entertainment Series WelcomeTable of contents Speeding up the process of source search MaintenanceMenus Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty and Copyright informationRegulation statements Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Ceiling mounting the projector From the power supplyIntroduction Projector featuresShipping contents Under side Projector exterior viewFront and upper side Rear sideProjector Controls and functionsRemote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteriesFloor rear Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Floor frontDetermine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43? Obtaining a preferred projected picture sizeAverage Installation for a 169 ratio screenWidescreen ratio screen dimension table Diagonal Width Height Min Max HighestLens Feet Inches Installation for a 43 ratio screenStandard ratio screen dimension table Diagonal Width Height MinVertical lens shift Horizontal lens shift Shifting the projection lensConnection Connecting a computerWith a VGA cable With a Hdmi cable Connecting a Hdmi device Connecting Video source devicesTo connect the projector to a Component Video source device Connecting a Component-Video source deviceVideo socket on the projector Connecting an S-video or a composite Video source deviceWith an S-Video cable With a Video cable DeviceStart up Using the projectorEntering the password recall procedure Utilizing the password functionSetting a password If you forget the passwordHighlight Change Password. Press Enter Switching input signalChanging the password Disabling the password functionCorrecting two-dimensional keystone Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarityPincushion distortion Correcting pincushion and barrel distortionBarrel distortion Situations as described below Selecting a picture modeUsing the projector in well lit rooms Optimizing the imageRenaming the User 1/User 2/User 3 modes Adjusting picture qualitySetting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modes Selecting the aspect ratioAdvanced picture quality controls Setting black levelPress eLeft orfRight to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE Repeat until you are satisfied with the picture clarity Adjusting picture claritySelecting a color temperature Setting a preferred color temperatureColor management Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for other color adjustmentsActivating the blue filter Searching for details on the projected image Operating in a high altitude environmentCreating your own startup screen Personalizing the projector menu display Turning the power offOn Screen Display OSD structure MenusPress Enter and press Up/ Down to select 2D Keystone Using the menusFollowing example describes the adjustment of the keystone Use Left/ Right to select the Display menuPicture--Basic menu Display menu Picture--Advanced menuSystem Setup menu Advanced Setup menu Information menu Care of the projector MaintenanceTo clean the filter Calculation of lamp hour Lamp InformationLoosen the screws that hold the lamp to the projector. If Replacing the lampHighlight Reset and press Enter to reset the lamp timer to Indicators Temperature informationIllustration Your dealer for assistance Temp Lamp Thermal eventsProjector does not Turn on TroubleshootingProjector specifications SpecificationsDimensions Hdmi Timing chartRateHz KHz Disclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationWarranty CopyrightMIC statement Regulation statementsFCC statement EEC statement
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