Epson 8100i Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh

note

Macintosh configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

You cannot currently use the EMP Link V software with a Power Macintosh G3, G4, or iMac. Check with your dealer for future support.

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh

To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to:

■Connect the computer video cable and computer monitor cable

■Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V software)

■Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)

Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.

Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables

This illustration shows the connections you’ll be making. (You may not need to use the adapters as shown.) For details, follow the steps below.

Macintosh desktop adapter (if needed)

Computer 1 (VGA) port

Monitor Out port

computer video cable

Macintosh monitor cable

Macintosh monitor adapter (if needed)

1.Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh.

2.Connect one end of the computer video cable to the projector’s Computer 1 (VGA) port, as shown.

24Setting Up the Projector