NEC VT37 manual Making Connections, Enabling the computer’s external display

2. Installation and Connections

￿Making Connections

NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector.

*If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power management software.

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 PC or Macintosh Computer

NOTE: The COMPUTER connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).

AUDIO COMPUTER IN

VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO R

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO COMPUTER IN

PC CONTROL

AC IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

PHONE

NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac's video port.

IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktop type) or Macintosh (Desktop type)

RGB/VGA signal cable (supplied)

To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the supplied one.

PHONE

IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)

Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will enable you to project your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation.

To connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your projector and computer.

2.Use the supplied RGB/VGA signal cable to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector.

3.Connect the supplied power cable. See page 18.

4.Turn on the projector and the computer.

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

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