To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer
(using HDMI):
1.
Take a HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI jack of the computer.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the
projector.
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Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a
function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook.
Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's
documentation to find your notebook's key combination.
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Transmission speed and image quality will vary according to the bandwidth of local area
network and the status of network usage.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you
can connect the MONITOR-OUT signal output jack on the projector to an external
monitor following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1.
Connect the projector to a computer as described in
page
22.
2.
Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to
the D-Sub input jack of the video monitor.
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input jack, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and
connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input jack of the video monitor.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR-OUT jack on the projector.
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The output signal for MONITOR-OUT jack only works when the input signal comes from
COMPUTER-1 or COMPUTER-2 jack. When the projector is powered on, the output signal
from MONITOR-OUT jack varies depending on the input signal from COMPUTER-1 or
COMPUTER-2 jack.
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If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure
the MONITOR-OUT function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Standby
Settings menu. See
"Standby Settings" on page 70
"Connecting a computer" on
for details.
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