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PROJECTOR HELP PLEASE

  • 02-02-2012 2:35pm
    #1
    JAKEYCAKEY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    Hi I am totally new to this i have just purchased a projector . Just something basic enough to start off with . I would like people to tell what cables to buy to hook this up to
    1. sky+ box
    2 dvd player
    3 speakers ( not purchased yet but just something cheap at the moment )

    here are the input and out put on the projector
    http://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_spec_5055.pdf

    many many thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Punchy1969
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭Punchy1969


    Hi,
    In order to connect to your projector you need a small scart box convertor which has s video and phono connections. They are cheap enough on e bay or some shops. Connect a scart lead from your sky box or dvd to this unit. You can connect an s video lead from this to the projector or a single phono (rca video) yellow lead. S video is better quality. For sound you will need an amplifier in order for good sound. The output from the projector is too low.
    Connect the other 2 phono (red and white)
    To your amplifier, which you run the speakers off. You now have picture thru the projector with stereo sound with your amp.
    Richer sounds Belfast offer good deals on Yamaha packages with 5 speaker surround. Good website with delivery to Republic of Ireland.
    Hope this helps you.


  • #3
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    If the DVD player is one of the home cinema setups with 5.1 speakers you can use that as an amp, connect the sky box to it an away you go. Otherwise get an amp, not everyone needs 5.1 and you can get a good 2.1 amp with nice sitting room sized speakers for less than 100 euro.
    S Video is the way to go for connecting to the PJ, best pic quality, the new sky+ boxes have no svideo connection (mine don't anyway) so you'll need a scart to svideo connector, their about a fiver. A long svideo cable about 20 quid and a switch box to bring both the sky and dvd to the PJ and TV.
    If your mounting the PJ permanently you can hide the cabling but if not throw a mat across the cable when using it, I've had the dvd pulled down by feet crossing a darkened room (shouting at the offender doesn't help them see where their going :) ).
    Enjoy it, nothing like a good movie on the big screen.


  • #4
    JAKEYCAKEY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭JAKEYCAKEY


    thanks guys I got a scart box converter 5 mtr s video cable 5 mtr composite cable and 5 mtr rca - mini jak all for 10 euro delivered to my door


  • #5
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    JAKEYCAKEY wrote: »
    thanks guys I got a scart box converter 5 mtr s video cable 5 mtr composite cable and 5 mtr rca - mini jak all for 10 euro delivered to my door

    Great bargain. Now get the magnificent seven on dvd and some popcorn (or beer).


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