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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
name
HDMI
Component
Video
S-Video
Video
PC (D-SUB)
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
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.
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Terminal appearance
for details). Most cables are commercially available from electronics
HDMI cable
Reference
"Connecting HDMI devices" on
page 17
"Connecting component-video
devices" on page 18
"Connecting S-Video or video
devices" on page 18
"Connecting S-Video or video
devices" on page 18
"Connecting a computer" on
page 19
To make sure you select a correct input source
type for the HDMI signal, see
page 49
for details.
Connecting with video equipment
Picture quality
Best
Better
Good
Normal
Better
"HDMI Settings" on
17
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