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Chapter 2. Using the RG-7 with an External Display or Television
You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television to the
You cannot simultaneously use both an external display and a television with the
When using an external display, connect the display to the Ext Display connector, but do not connect a television to the Video Out connector.
If using a television, connect the television to the Video Out connector, but do not connect any external display to the Ext Display connector.
For more information about external display settings, refer to “Selecting What is To Be Displayed on the External Display or Television” (p. 50).
Connecting an External Display
Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument
In general, a great many of the VGA monitors and multiscan monitors that are available on the market are compatible with this instrument. However, before you connect any monitor, make sure it meets the following specifications:
Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
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Horizontal scan frequency | 31.5 kHz |
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Vertical scan frequency | 60 Hz |
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Signal | Analog |
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■Making the Connections
*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
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Display Cable
Ext Display Connector
External Display
1 Turn off the power to the
2 Use display cable (sold separately) to connect the display to the Ext Display connector on the
You can switch screens with the remote control. For details, see “About the Remote Control” (p. 34).
NOTE
Confirm that your display is compatible with the frequencies listed to the left. Using a display that is not compatible with the left frequencies may result in incorrect image output when images move, and in certain cases may even damage the display.
NOTE
You cannot display information or images with an external display when a television is connected to the Video Out jack. To use an external display, first disconnect the television from the Video Out jack, then connect the external display.
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