Setting Up the Projector 17
Connecting the Cables

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment

You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray
Disc™/DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or
digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple® Mac® system. For
details on compatible video formats, see page 78.
You can connect up to five pieces of equipment at the same time, using any of the
commercially available cables shown below:
Note: See page 54 for information on connecting with WirelessHD (PowerLite Home Cinema
5010e only).
Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection
HDMI1/
HDMI2
Use an HDMI cable (version 1.4 or higher required for 3D):
Component Use a component video cable
(with RCA-style connectors):
Connect the cable to the three
component video ports. Match
corresponding colors between the
cable and the ports.
—
PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable
to connect to a computer RGB
(monitor) port:
Video Use an RCA video cable: —