BenQ Projector MP780 ST+ User Manual

Connection 21
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 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
• For detailed connection methods, see pages 23-29.
1. Audio cable 6. Video cable
2. VGA cable...

Connection 22Computer system requirements for USB display::
Computer system requirements for WiFi display::
Computer system requirements for LAN display::
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Windows VistaSupports USB 2.0
CPU: Pentium 1G
RAM: 512MB RAM
Disk: 20MB hard driver space
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Windows VistaWiFi: 54 Mbps
CPU: Pentium 1G
RAM: 512MB RAM
20MB hard driver space
Operation System 
RequirementsMinimum...

Connection 23
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 COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 
2 signal input jack on the projector....

Connection 242. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.
• Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. 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 notebooks 
documentation to find your notebooks key combination.
• Transmission...

Connection 25
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 23.
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. 
Or...

Connection 26
Connecting Video source devices
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
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:
Te r m i n a l
nameTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIHDMIConnecting an 
HDMI source device 
on page 27Best
Component...

Connection 27
Connecting an HDMI source device
The projector provides an HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI 
source device like a DVD player, a DTV tuner, a display or a notebook computer.
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.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a...

Connection 28
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video 
output jacks available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output jacks of...

Connection 29
Connecting an S-Video/composite source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video/composite 
output jack available: 
• If it has both jacks, use the S-Video output jack for connection as the S-Video terminal 
provides better picture quality than the Video terminal.
• If it has either of the output jack, you can also continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the...

Operation 30
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into 
a power outlet. Check that the POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange 
after power has been applied.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) 
only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as 
electric shock and fire.
• If Direct power on function is activated in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings menu, the projector will turn on automatically 
after the...