Connecting To A Computer - Sharp XV-Z9000E Operation Manual

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full colour computer images.
Connecting to a computer using the INPUT 5 COMPUTER-RGB port
1 Connect one end of the COMPUTER-RGB cable to the INPUT 5 COMPUTER-RGB port on the projector.
2 Connect the other end of the corresponding port on a computer.
CAUTION
• Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector
on first. The computer should always be turned on last.
When connecting this projector to a computer, select "RGB" for "Signal Type" on the GUI menu. (See page
31)
Connecting other compatible computers
When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) or
Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.
When connecting this projector to a computer, select "RGB" for "Signal Type" on the GUI menu. (See page
31)
• Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both.
Connecting RS-232C port
When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross
type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the
projector. See page 52, 53 and 54 for details.
Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type, commercially available) to the serial port on the computer.
CAUTION
• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.
• Please read the computer's operation manual carefully.
• Refer to "Computer Compatibility Chart" on page 56 for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector. Use with computer
signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work.
• The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer port is not correctly set up. Please refer to the operation manual of the computer for
details.
• The arrows (→, ↔) in the configuration above indicate the direction of the signals.
• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised Projector Dealer or
Service Centre.
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Computer-RGB cable
RS-232C cable (null modem, cross
type, commercially available)
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