Viewing Computer Images; Connecting The Projector With A Computer; Plugging In The Power Cord - Toshiba TDP-MT500 Owner's Manual

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VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES

A. Connecting the projector to a computer
Preparations:
Make sure that the power for the projector and computer are turned off.
With a desktop type computer, disconnect the RGB cables connected to the monitor.
To DVI terminal
1
Mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI
conversion cable (supplied)
To DVI terminal
1
DVI cable (optional)
A conversion connector, analog RGB output adaptor, and/or the like may be needed depending on the type
of computer to be connected.
When viewing picture images from a computer with digital connection, press the DVI-DIGITAL button on the
remote control.
When using this unit by input RGB signal, some noises may appear on the image, depending on the type of
the computer or the connection cable. In this case, use this unit with a lower refresh rate of the computer
signal or resolution. Using the connection cable of 2 m or less is recommended.
Also, read the instruction manual of the other equipment to be connected.
If a VGA60 signal outputs at the start-up of the computer, the projected image may not be displayed properly-
for example, the position of the displayed image may shift. However, this is not malfunction (Non-compliant
signal).
The projector does not have speaker. To reproduce audio signals, use the speakers of the personal computer,
or connect the necessary audio equipment.
Consult the delivery agent of this projector on the detailed connections, as needed.
About DDC™
The DVI terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard.
When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the
information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images.
After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, turn on the projector's main power
switch first, and then boot up the computer.
You may need to install the DDC driver, depending on the computer you use. In this case, you need to down-
load the driver. Contact your dealer for further information.
B. Plugging in the power cord
Plug the power cord in the same way as previously described. See page 18.
22
2
To monitor port
2
To DVI terminal
In the case of analog connections:
1 Connect the attached mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI conversion
cable to DVI terminal of the projector.
2 Connect the other end of the mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI
conversion cable to the monitor port of the computer.
A conversion connector, analog RGB output adaptor, and/or
the like may be needed depending on the type of computer
to be connected.
If a long cable other than the attached cable is used, the
quality of projected images may be lessoned.
When viewing picture images from a computer with analog
connection, press the DVI-ANALOG button on the remote
control.
This projector does not comply with 3-line-signals (SYNC-
ON-GREEN).
This projector does not comply with component video
signals.
In the case of digital connections:
1 Connect a commercially available the DVI cable to the
DVI terminal of this projector.
2 Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the DVI termi-
nal of the computer.

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