User’s Guide

Connecting to a Computer

 

 

 

 

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Eligible Computers

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The method for connecting the projector to a computer using a cable is

 

 

 

When connecting the projector to a computer, make sure you check

explained here.

the following.

If using an EMP-765, see the EasyMP Network Setup Guide for

•Turn the power off for both the projector and the computer before

information on how to connect to a computer over a network.

connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of

The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer, or

connection, damage may result.

projection of images may not be possible even if actual connection is

•Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before

possible. Make sure that the computer you intend to use satisfies the

making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device

conditions given below.

port with a different shape or number of terminals, damage to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector or port may result.

• Condition 1: The computer must have an image signal output port.

•Do not bind the power cable and the connecting cable together. If the

Check that the computer has a port such as an "RGB port", "monitor port"

power cable and the connecting cable are bound together, image

or "CRT port" which can output image signals.

interference or errors in operation may result.

If the computer has a built-in monitor, or if using a laptop computer, it

 

 

 

may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector, or

 

 

 

alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port.

 

 

 

Refer to the documentation for your computer under a heading such as

 

 

 

"Connecting an external monitor" or similar for further details.

 

 

 

• Condition 2: The display resolution and frequency of the computer

 

 

 

must be listed in the "List of Supported Monitor Displays".

 

 

 

s"Appendices: List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.115.

 

 

 

Some computers allow you to change the output resolution, so if

 

 

 

necessary, change the resolution to one that matches a setting in the "List

 

 

 

of Supported Monitor Displays", while referring to the documentation

 

 

 

provided with the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•You may need to purchase a separate adapter depending on the

 

 

 

shape of the computer's port. Refer to the documentation provided

 

 

 

with the computer for further details.

 

 

 

•If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for

 

 

 

the accessory computer cable to reach, use the optional VGA-HD15

 

 

 

PC cable. "Appendices: Optional Accessories and Consumables"

 

 

 

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