7. Installation

Connecting to a computer

 

 

Connecting to a computer

General

Caution!

The data input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for IBM compatible PCs.

The data output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected directly to the projector using standard data cables.

Apple Macintosh computers may need a conversion plug (optional) added to the standard data cable.

The figures in brackets (1) correspond to the figures in the accessories diagram.

The characters in brackets (a) correspond to the characters in fig. 2 of ‘Controls and connections’.

USB connection

PC (Desk Top/Lap Top)/

MACINTOSH (Desk Top/Power Book/Power Mac)

Video

S-Video in

Video in

L Audio R

Audio

Power

Data

 

 

Audio

USB in

USB out

Data in

out

 

(a)

(b)

 

(c)

A USB interface with hub function is available via one upstream and one downstream connector. The USB interface is a powered hub to allow connection of USB devices without own power. It is possible to (dis)connect devices during operation (hot plug and play). When connecting USB peripherals for the first time, it is possible that the computer requires the installation CD of the computer’s operating system.

When the projector’s USB out (upstream) connector is connected to a PC or an Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection, it will identify as a USB device. It is possible to:

– control the cursor of the computer via the projector remote

control,

– play audio information from the computer via the projector

speaker,

and

– the display settings of the computer will be changed to fit

Projector

4

Mac/PC

1

optional

VGA/MAC adapter

the capability of the projector.

Connected to the projector’s USB in (downstream) connector, USB peripherals like speakers, a mouse, a document video camera, a keyboard, a wireless connection box or a printer are easily connected and operated. Power for the peripheral is supplied by the projector.

USB

Dataata outt

Audioio outt

 

1.Connect the DATA OUT terminal of the computer to the DATA IN terminal (c) of the projector and secure the plugs by tightening the thumb screws.

For this, use the VGA cable (1) supplied.

When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer use the VGA/MAC adaptor (optional).

2.Connect the USB out (upstream) socket (b) of the projector to the USB downstream port of the computer.

For this, use the USB cable (4) supplied.

You can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen, using Cursor Control. Audio information from the computer will be played via the projector speaker.

3.When required, you can connect an USB peripheral to the

USB in (downstream) socket (a) of the projector.

Peripheral can be connected while the projector is on (hot plug and play).

Note: If the mouse cursor does not react when moving the cursor control on the remote control:

4.Check that the Remote Control indicator on the projector flashes green when you move the trackball.

If it does not: Check that you have switched on the remote control. If you have, check that the batteries are installed properly and/or replace the batteries.

If it does: Make sure that the USB cable has been properly connected.

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