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Connecting a video device
You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras,
video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. You can connect the
audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can bypass the
projector’s audio system and connect the audio directly from your source to a stereo or
home theater system.
You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot
directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company,
the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs,
digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels
is considered a tuner.
Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. The
projector’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the Resize button on the remote or
through the projector’s Basic Menu. See page 25 for more information.
Video device connections
No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from InFocus or
provide your own.
HDMI connection
HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an
interface between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and receivers and your
projector. Plug an HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the video device and into the
HDMI connector on the projector.
Composite video connection
Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow
Video connector on the projector.
VGA connection
If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included computer cable
into the VGA connector on your video source. This connector may be labeled “To Monitor”
on the video source. Plug the computer cable into either the Computer In 1 or
Computer In 2 connector on the projector.
Component video connection
If your HD video device has component connectors, an optional Component to VGA
adapter can be used. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of
the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into the
Computer connector.
S-video connection
Plug the S-video cable’s connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the
other connector into the S-
Video connector on the projector.
Audio
For audio, connect a 3.5mm stereo cable to the Audio In connector on the projector and to
your source. If your source uses RCA audio connectors, a Y-cable or adapter may be used.
(Note: A separate audio connection is not required for HDMI source inputs.)
