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2. Installation and Connections ᕢ Making Connections NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector. * If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power management software. Enabling the computer's external display Displaying an image on the notebook PC's screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display. Usually, the combination of the 'Fn" key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on or off. For more details, refer to your computer's owner's manual. Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer NOTE: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2). ANALOG IN-1 ANALOG IN-2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R ANALOG IN-1 AUDIO IN ANALOG IN-2 S-VIDEO IN MONO L AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT MONO SERVICE PORT AUDIO IN VGA cable (supplied) To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than the supplied one. AC IN Audio cable (not supplied) PHONE NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your PHONE Mac's video port. IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook type) or Macintosh (Notebook type) IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktop type) or Macintosh (Desktop type) Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will enable you to project your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. To connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and computer. 2. Use the supplied VGA cable to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector. 3. Connect the supplied power cord. See page 19. 4. Turn on the projector and the computer. 5. If the projector goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you've connected to the projector. NOTE: Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound. 14

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2. Installation and Connections
²
Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the
power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after
connecting with the projector.
*
If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's screen-saver or power
management software.
AC IN
ANALOG IN-1
ANALOG IN-2
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO
IN
R
S-VIDEO IN
ANALOG IN-1
ANALOG IN-2
AUDIO OUT
L
AUDIO
IN
R
MONO
MONO
SERVICE PORT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONE
PHONE
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
NOTE: The COMPUTER 1 connector supports Plug & Play (DDC2).
VGA cable (supplied)
To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It
is recommended that you use a commercially
available distribution amplifier if connecting a
signal cable longer than the supplied one.
Audio cable
(not supplied)
IBM PC or Compatibles (Desktop type)
or Macintosh (Desktop type)
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a
commercially available pin adapter
(not supplied) to connect to your
Mac's video port.
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook
type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will enable you to project your computer's screen image
for an impressive presentation.
To connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply:
1.
Turn off the power to your projector and computer.
2.
Use the supplied VGA cable to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector.
3.
Connect the supplied power cord. See page
19
.
4.
Turn on the projector and the computer.
5.
If the projector goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer
you've connected to the projector.
NOTE: Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound.
Enabling the computer’s external display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector.
When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display.
Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on
or off. For more details, refer to your computer’s owner’s manual.