Multimedia projectors are designed to display more
than just computer images. You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, or any other
compatible video image source to your projector. You can use your projector as a multimedia
entertainment center!
Most projectors can receive composite video or S-Video. You can determine
what type of video your projector can receive by performing the "pin" test. If your video source
has a one-pin RCA video jack, your video equipment has composite video. If your video source
has a four-pin video jack, your equipment has S-video.
Projectors usually include an audio/video (AV) cable for composite video.
Additionally, S-Video sources should come with an S-Video cable. If yours does not, you can
purchase one from your local projector dealer or electronics store.
To set up the video source
- Before connecting the video source, make sure the projector and video source are turned
off.
- Locate the appropriate video cable. If the video source uses a small, round, one-prong
composite (RCA) video connector, you need the audio video/cable included with the projector.
If the video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-Video connector, you need the cable
that came with the video source or you may need to purchase an appropriate one.
Composite video sources
- Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the projector's Video
In jack. Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the Video Out jack of the video
source.
- Connect the other plugs on the audio/video cable to the Audio jacks of the projector.
- Insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R
jack.
- Connect the plug at the other end of the audio/video cable to the audio output jacks
of the video source.
S-Video Sources
- Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector's S-Video In connector.
- Insert the other end into the S-Video Out jack of the video source.