Connecting a video camera to a projector

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Equipment needed

Projectors and video cameras can be booked through the Library Equipment Booking system. Each projector comes with a VGA cable and a power cable.

You will need Cable #14 to connect a camera to the projectors, which you can ask for at the Library issue desk.

Steps to take

1. Turn on the projector and wait a short moment for the lamp to brighten.
2. Connect the mini HDMI end of Cable #14 to your camera.
   On the Standard Cameras this will be on the left side of the camera with the screen unfolded.
   
   On the Pro Cameras this will be in a compartment to the right of the camera underneath the grip.
   
3. Connect the other end of Cable #14 to the HDMI input of the projector.
   

   If your image is upside down or back to front, see Troubleshooting on how to fix this.

4. Turn your camera on. To prevent the cameras graphical overlay from being projected you can turn it off by following these steps:
   For the Standard Cameras, tap the Home iconThen find and touch the ‘Other Settings‘ icon Touch the second settings tabFrom here scroll to ‘Output Onscreen Displays‘ and turn this OFF
   For the Pro Cameras, tap the FUNC. button -> MENU -> On the third tab (showing a Spanner icon), turn ‘Output Onscreen Displays‘ to OFF.

Adjusting your projected image

1. If your image is blurry, gently use the focus ring on the projector to bring your image to focus. If it is still blurry you may need more space between the projector and the surface you are projecting on to.
2. You can use the zoom ring to enlarge or minimise your image to better fit your projected space.
3. Using the top and bottom buttons you can re-orient your image if the top or bottom is squashed.

Troubleshooting

Why is sound coming from the projector?

If you are using a HDMI cable, the projector will output the audio from the camera, if you wish to mute this, follow these steps:

1. Press the Menu button on the top of the projector.
2. Press the Right button twice to find the menu with the Audio Settings.
3. Press the Down button to enter the Audio Settings menu.
4. From here you can mute the sound or control the sound volume by hitting enter to select an option and the arrow keys to adjust.
5. Press the Menu button twice to exit.

Why is the projected image upside down/back to front?

If your image is flipped or upside down, or you want to set the projector up for rear or mounted projection, here are the steps you can take to find this option:

1. Press the Menu button on the top of the projector.
2. Press the Right button twice on the top of the projector (to select an icon that features a Screwdriver).
3. Press the Up key button twice on the top of the projector  (to select the “Projection” option).
4. Select the different options (confirming with the “Enter” key on the top of the projector) until you find the correct option.
5. Press the Menu button twice to exit.