Chapter 2Getting Started — Connecting

Note

ff When entering DVI‑D, some external devices to be connected may require switching the setting using the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DVI-D IN] [EDID].

ff The <DVI-D IN> terminal can be connected to HDMI- or DVI‑D-compliant devices. However, images may not appear or may not be displayed properly on some devices.

ff For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.

ff The <HDMI IN> terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device with a DVI‑D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function properly.

ff The projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).

Connecting example: Computers

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Attention

ff When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and commercially available shielded cables.

Note

ff When entering DVI‑D, some external devices to be connected may require switching the setting using the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DVI-D IN] [EDID].

ff For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.

ff The <HDMI IN> terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device with a DVI‑D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function properly.

ff The <DVI-D IN> terminal supports single links only.

ff For the DisplayPort cable, use a DisplayPort cable that conforms to DisplayPort standards. If a cable that does not conform to DisplayPort standards is used, the image may be interrupted or may not be displayed (Only for PT‑EZ580, PT‑EW640 and PT‑EX610).

ff When entering the SYNC ON GREEN signal, do not enter sync signals to the <SYNC/HD> terminal or the <VD> terminal.

ff If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume feature to operate the projector.

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