BenQ PB8253 user manual Connection, Connecting a computer or monitor

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Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1.Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2.Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3.Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 10). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

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

Additionally, you can also connect the projector to a computer via the USB cable so you can perform paging operations of the application on the PC or notebook. (see "Remote paging operations" on page 38).

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

With a VGA cable

With a VGA to DVI-A cable

 

 

 

 

1.

Take the supplied VGA cable and

1.

Take a VGA to DVI-A cable and

 

connect one end to the D-Sub

 

connect the VGA end to the D-Sub

 

output socket of the computer.

 

output socket of the computer.

2.

Connect the other end of the VGA

2.

Connect the DVI end of the VGA to

 

cable to the D-Sub/Comp. In signal

 

DVI-A cable to the DVI-I signal

 

input socket on the projector.

 

input socket on the projector.

 

 

 

 

3.If you wish to use the remote paging function (see "Remote paging operations" on page 38), take the supplied USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer, and the smaller end to the USB socket on the projector.

4.If you wish to make use of the projector speakers in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and the other end to the PC Audio socket of the projector.

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the remote control (Volume +/-)or projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Volume", "Treble", "Bass", and "Mute" on page 45 for details.

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Contents Welcome Copyright DisclaimerTable of contents Temperature information Important safety instructions Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Bedding or any other soft surface Locations near fire alarmsLocations with an ambient temperature Allow at least 50 cm clearance from wallsSafety Instructions Introduction Projector featuresIntroduction Shipping contents Rear/side view Projector exterior viewFront/upper side Lower viewConnector panel Controls and functions ProjectorRemote control PIP POS LED indicator lightVolume + ModeCeiling rear Remote control effective rangeRemote control batteries Ceiling front Floor frontPositioning your projector Choosing a locationSafety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector Obtaining a preferred projected image size Page 1219 Maximum zoom Minimum zoomScreen Center of lens Projection distance 1500Connecting a computer Connecting a computer or monitorConnection Connection With a VGA cable With a VGA to DVI-A cable Connecting a monitorVGA to DVI-A Best video quality Connecting Video source devicesConnecting Audio Better video qualityConnecting a DVI source device Mute on page 45 for detailsConnecting a Component Video source device Connecting an S-Video source device Connecting a composite Video source device Operation Power onStart up Adjusting the projected image Switching input signalAdjusting the projection angle Any problems? Auto-adjusting the imageFine-tuning the image size and clarity Searching for details on the imageSelecting the aspect ratio Scales an image so that it is displayed in the centerCorrecting keystone Optimizing the imageFor example PC/DVI-A Signal Input Selecting a preset modeYPbPr/YCbCr/DVI-D/S-Video/Video Signal Input Adjusting contrast Other adjustmentsAdjusting brightness Selecting a color temperatureOperating in a high altitude environment Personalizing the projector menu displayRemote paging operations Using the laser pointer in the presentationHiding the image Freezing the imagePIP Picture In Picture operation Operation on the remote controlOperation in the OSD menus Shutting down the projector On-Screen Display OSD menu operation OSD menu systemPressing Left/ Right on the projector or remote control Using the menusDisplay menu Display menu Image menu Mirror VolumeSource menu TrebleControl menu PIP menu Maintenance Care of the projectorRear filter Front filter11, and the other is on the left side see item 16 on Use and replacement of the lamp Lamp informationReplacing the lamp Temperature information Illustration IndicatorsStand-by mode Projector is under normal operationPower Temp Lamp Thermal events Projector does not turn on TroubleshootingRemote control does not work No pictureRemote mouse function does not work Specifications Projector specificationsHorizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Mode KHz MHz DimensionsTiming chart Supported timing for PC including DVI-I inputSupported timing for Component-YPbPrinput Signal Format Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency KHzSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Warranty Limited WarrantyEEC statement Regulation StatementsFCC statement MIC statement