Sony VPL-PX21 Connecting with a Computer, When connecting with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

Connecting

• insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are

Connectingnot fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not

Connecting with a Computer

This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer.

You can control the projector from your computer by using the application software supplied with the projector, and/or you can use USB equipment. For details, see “Using USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)”.

When the projector is connected to a computer, you can control the mouse of a computer by the Remote Commander.

The R/L CLICK keys and joy stick function as follows.

Note

Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remoter control detector on the projector.

the cable itself.

Notes

•Connect all the connecting cables to the INPUT A connector when you input a signal from the INPUT A connector.

Connect all the cables to the INPUT B connector when you input a signal from the INPUT B connector as well.

•Supplied mouse cables may not work properly according to your computer.

When connecting with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

Setting up

and pr ojecting

Key and	Function
	IBM PC/AT1)	Macintosh
joy stick
	compatible, Serial
R CLICK	Right button	Mouse button
(front)
L CLICK	Left button	Mouse button
(rear)
Joy stick	Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

Also refer to the instruction manual of equipment to be connected.

Notes

• This unit accepts the VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA

signals. However, we recommend you to set the

output signal of your computer to the XGA.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type

IBM PC/AT compatible, to output the signal to both

the display of your computer and the external

monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not

appear properly. In such cases, set the output mode

of your computer to output the signal to only the

external monitor.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your computer.

• The RGB input connectors of the INPUT A/B and

DIGITAL RGB connector of the INPUT A comply

with the VESA DDC2B. If your computer or

graphics board is compatible with DDC, turn on the

power of the equipment as follows:

1 Connect the projector to the computer with the HD

D-sub 15-pin cable.

			DIGITAL
	Right side		RGB	RGB
			5BNC
	REMOTE	CONTROL S	VIDEO IN
		IN		L	R
	RS-232C		S VIDEO	(MONO)
		PLUG IN POWER		VIDEO AUDIO
	OUTPUT		INPUT B
	MONITOR	AUDIO	RGB	AUDIO	MOUSE
	INPUT A
		DIGITAL
		RGB RGB
		5BNC	RGB	AUDIO	MOUSE
	USB
	DIGITAL RGB	R/R-Y/PR	G/Y B/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD		VD
	HD D-sub
	15-pin
Speaker	cable
	(supplied)

Monitor cable SMF-410 (not supplied)

	to	to
	monitor	audio
Monitor	out	out

Computer

to INPUT A or INPUT B

SIC-S21 (for serial)/S22 (for PS/2) Mouse cable (supplied)

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to serial port or to mouse port

2	Turn on the power of the projector.
3	Boot up the computer.

When making connections, be sure to:

•turn off all equipment before making any connections.

•use the proper cables for each connection.

Note

Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to RGB (right) when you connect the computer to the INPUT A connector.

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