PLUS Vision Data Projector user manual Connections with Personal Computer, E-16

Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment

Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home theater.

Connections with Personal Computer

Please check the following before making connections with the personal computer.

•A suitable resolution for the U2-817 is 800  600 dots (S-VGA) and the maximum displayable resolution is XGA (1024  768 dots).

•A suitable resolution for the U2-1200 is 1024  768 dots (XGA) and the maximum displayable resolution is S-XGA (1280  1024 dots).

Make changes to a displayable resolution at the personal computer side. Please check with "Table of Supported Frequency" on Page E-66.

•The setting method for the personal computer will differ depending on the specific model. Please read the personal computer instruction manual or the on-line help information, or contact the manufacturer of your personal computer.

Personal Computers with a DVI Connector

•Make the connection with a DVI-D cable and the PC connector of the projector.

When connecting, arrange the connectors in the proper orientation and plug in. Turn the screw knobs and fasten to the connector of the main unit.

•The projector has been set to "Auto" at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to "Digital" using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [DVI].

See "Input Format" on Page E-49.

RGB

MONITOR OUT

Personal computer

DVI-D cable (Available as an option. Order code: 28-697)

Note

This projector uses a 29-pin DVI connector that supports the digital interface. Digital signal TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signal- ling) of the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard is used.

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