Toshiba TDP-MT700 Projector User Manual


 
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Connecting various equipment
You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital
tuner, cable box, satellite box, video game console, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a
desktop or laptop PC or Apple Macintosh.
The projector can connect to multiple video devices at the same time by using different cables. Make
sure you select the correct input to display.
When connecting any signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
2. Use the correct cables for each source.
3. Ensure that the cables are firmly inserted.
4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers.
In the connections shown below, cables are not included with the projector (see ). Cables are
commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting video inputs
Connecting HDMI
TM
devices
You must use an HDMI
TM
cable when connecting the projector to an HDMI
TM
device. The HDMI
TM
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal supports uncompressed video data transmission
between compatible devices (such as DVD tuners, DVD players, and displays) over a single cable. It
provides a pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Beacuse HDMI
TM
is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may not operate properly
with the projector.
Connecting component video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals.
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HDMI
P
R / CR
PR/R
P
B / CB
Y
P
B/B
Y/G
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2 / GBR
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CONTROL
VD
HD
HDMI
TM
cable
From an audio output
terminal
To an audio input
terminal
HDMI
TM
device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Digital audio cable
HDMI
P
R / CR
PR/R
P
B / CB
Y
P
B/B
Y/G
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2 / GBR
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CONTROL
VD
HD
AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
From audio output
terminals
To audio input
terminals
Component cable