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:
1.Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the
2.Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 signal input jack on the projector.
3.If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker(s) in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO jack of the projector. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.
4.If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector
The
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 notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1.Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 19.
2.Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT jack on the projector.
•The output signal for MONITOR OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal from MONITOR OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 jack.
•If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure the Standby Monitor Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Standby Monitor Out" on page 51 for details.
Connection 19