Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer

Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your PlasmaSync 4205W will enable you to display your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The PlasmaSync 4205W supports the signals described on page 44.

To connect to a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and computer.

2.If your PC does not support XGA/SVGA/VGA you will need to install an XGA/SVGA/VGA graphics board. Con- sult your computer's owner's manual for your SXGA/XGA/ SVGA/VGA configuration. If you need to install a new board, see the manual that comes with your new graphics board for installation instructions.

3.The PlasmaSync 4205W provides signal compatibility with VESA 128021024@60MHz (SXGA). However, it is not recommended to use this resolution due to image readabil- ity on the monitors 8532480 native pixel resolution panel.

4.Use the signal cable that's supplied to connect your PC or Macintosh computer to the PlasmaSync 4205W. For Macintosh, use the supplied monitor adapter to connect to your computer's video port.

5.Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the computer.

6.If the PlasmaSync 4205W goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you've connected to the PlasmaSync 4205W.

When using a Macintosh with the PlasmaSync 4205W, the following three display standards are supported using the included Macintosh adapter :

13" fixed mode

16" fixed mode

19" fixed mode

The 13" fixed mode is recommended for the PlasmaSync 4205W.

Connecting Your Document Camera

You can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a document camera. To do so, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and document camera.

2.Use a standard video cable to connect your document camera to the Video input on your PlasmaSync 4205W.

3.Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the document cam- era.

Note: Refer to your document camera's owner's manual for more information about your camera's video output requirements.

Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player

Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 4205W. To make these connections, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and VCR or laser disc player.

2.Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video out- put connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the Video input on your PlasmaSync 4205W. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 4205W (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.

3.Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the VCR or laser disc player.

Note: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's manual for more information about your equipment's video output requirements.

Connecting Your DVD Player

You can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a DVD player. To do so, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and DVD player.

2.Use a standard video cable to connect your DVD player to the Y, Cb, and Cr inputs on your PlasmaSync 4205W. Or use the DVD-player's S-Video output. Use a stand- ard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on the PlasmaSync 4205W.

3.Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the DVD player.

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