Connecting Video source devices, Best video quality | BenQ cp270

Connecting Video source devices

You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets:

•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 Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) Video.

See "Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 19 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.

See "Connecting an S-Video source device" on page 20 for how to connect the projector to an S-Video device.

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 a composite Video source device" on page 21 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device.

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BenQ cp270 user manual Connecting Video source devices, Best video quality, Better video quality, Least video quality

Contents

Welcome CP270 Digital Projector Table of contents Future reference Projector lamp is on Important safety instructionsRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not look straight at the projector Safety Instructions Do not block the ventilation holes This Apparatus Must be Earthed Projector features IntroductionIntroduction Shipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper side Controls and functions Projector Remote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteryPull out the battery holder Choosing a location Set Rear Table in the System Setup Basic ProjectorPositioning your projector Front Table Obtaining a preferred projected image size Page Projection dimensions To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer Connecting a computerConnection Connection Better video quality Connecting Video source devicesBest video quality Least video quality Connecting a Component Video source device To connect the projector to a Component Video source deviceAV device Component Video to VGA D-Sub adaptor cable Connecting an S-Video source device To connect the projector to an S-Video source deviceAV device Video cable Connecting a composite Video source device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device Operation Starting up the projectorOperation Using the menus Use / to highlight the System Setup Basic menu If you forget the password Utilizing the password functionSetting a password Security Settings Disabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Enter a new password Switching input signal Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Auto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Magnifying and searching for details Correcting keystoneAt the bottom of the image Selecting the aspect ratio About the aspect ratioUse of the screen without altering the images aspect Ratio PC input signals D-Sub / Comp. analog RGB Selecting a picture modePicture modes for different types of signals Video input signals S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. YPbPr Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall ColorFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Sharpness Adjusting ColorAdjusting Tint Adjusting Brilliant Color Press Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays Setting the presentation timer Top-Left Bottom-Left Top- Right Bottom-Right Or go to the System Setup Basic Panel To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsHow to use the Timer On key? Hiding the image Information menu Utilizing FAQ functionFreezing the image Based on the information you want to know Press Mode/Enter To highlight High Altitude Mode To activate the High Altitude ModeSystem Setup Advanced menu is Operating in a high altitude environment Shutting down the projector Menu operation Menu systemMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Lamp mode Normal/EconomicLamp Settings Advanced Description of each menu Save Settings Picture menu Source 4. System Setup Basic menumenuColor Temperature Timer Settings Blank TimerSleep Timer Panel Key Features Service Reset AllFAQ-Image Installation Information menu Maintenance Care of the projector Lamp information Setting Lamp mode as EconomicSetting Auto Power Off Getting to know the lamp hour Timing of replacing the lamp Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Maintenance Replacing the lampPage Displays. Press to highlight Reset lamp Resetting the lamp timerSetup Advanced Lamp Settings menu Tighten the screws that secure the lamp Cover Indicators Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specifications Resolution Mode DimensionsTiming chart Supported timing for PC input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Signal FormatSupported timing for Component-YPbPrinput Horizontal Copyright Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Disclaimer EEC statement Regulation statementsFCC statement Weee directive