BenQ MH534 User Manual - Page 21
Connecting a computer or monitor, Connecting a computer
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• In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores. • For detailed connection methods, see pages 21-25. • For the combination of an active audio in source, see the marks in the illustration. Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using VGA): 1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the PC 1 or PC 2 signal input jack on the projector. 3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN jack of the projector. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using HDMI): 1. Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the projector. Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination. Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external monitor following the instructions below: To connect the projector to a monitor: 1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 21. 2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor. Connection 21