BenQ SP870 SP870 User Manual - Page 16
Connection, Connecting a computer or monitor
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English 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 7). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: • With a VGA cable: • With a DVI-D cable: Your computer must be equipped with a DVI-D input socket. 1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end 1. Take a DVI-D cable and connect one end to the to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. DVI-D output socket of the computer. Connect Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D- the other end of the cable to the DVI-D signal SUB/COMP. IN signal input socket on the input socket on the projector. projector. 2. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) 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 AUDIO socket of the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio Settings" on page 42 for details. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram: Notebook or desktop computer Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/ 1. VGA cable LCD key turns the external 1. DVI-D cable 2. Audio cable display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/ LCD or a function key with a 1 1 2 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. 16 Connection
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