Knoll Systems HD102 - Manual (Page 11)

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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. There is also an audio input via the red and white
A/V connectors.
You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can
connect the audio to your stereo system via the Audio Out connector.
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 projector’s Picture Menu. See page 22 for more information.
What is Aspect Ratio?
Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9, which is the
default for this projector. This projector is not intended for use with 4:3 screens. When in 4:3 mode the
projector places black bars on
both sides of the image. Native
mode centers the image and
turns off the internal scaler so
that any resolution larger than
854x480 is cropped on the
edges.
If you are projecting onto a
screen, the size/shape of the
screen may determine which
aspect ratio to use. If you are
projecting onto a blank wall, you
don’t have the screen size
restriction. What you plan to
project will also help you choose
between 4:3 and 16:9. For
example, most TV shows are
4:3, while most movies are 16:9.
If you have a 16:9 screen, then
you should select an aspect ratio
of 16:9 for anamorphic movies
and HDTV, and Native for 4:3
content. If you have a 4:3 screen
you should still use 16:9 for
anamorphic movies or HDTV,
but you also have the option of
using either 4:3 or Native for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the
DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television.
Video device connections
Composite (RCA) video connection
Plug the provided composite A/V cable’s yellow
connector into the video out connector on the video
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the
yellow Video 2 connector on the projector.