2. Installation and Connections
Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector.
*If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's
Enabling the computer’s external display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display. Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through external display selections.
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
NOTE: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).
COMPUTER 1 IN | COMPUTER 2 IN |
VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO R
COMPUTER 1 IN | AUDIO | 2 IN |
AUDIO OUT | PC |
|
AUDIO
AC IN 
RGB signal cable (supplied)
To mini
PHONE
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
Audio cable (not supplied)
PHONE
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac's video port.
IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktop type) or Macintosh (Desktop type)
Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will enable you to project your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation.
To connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply:
1.Turn off the power to your projector and computer.
2.Use the supplied signal cable to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector.
3.Connect the supplied power cable. See page 22.
4.Turn on the projector and the computer.
5.If the projector goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you've connected to the projector.
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