6. Installation and Connections
Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up.
*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 Computer
NOTE: Signals supported by Plug & Play (DDC2)
INPUT
COMPUTER 1 IN | COMPUTER 2 IN | HDMI |
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analog | analog | digital |
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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NOTE: For Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac’s video port.
USB(PC) | COMPUTER 1 IN |
AUDIO IN |
M420XV
NOTE: The M420XV does not come with the AUDIO IN connector (stereo mini jack).
USB(PC) | HDMI IN | COMPUTER 1 IN |
HDMI IN
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use High Speed HDMI®
Cable.
A commercially available USB cable (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)
Stereo
Computer cable (VGA) (supplied)
To mini
able distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the cable supplied.
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