Projector Connections
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See these sections to connect the projector to a variety of projection sources.
Attention
Check the shape and orientation of the connectors on any cable you plan to
connect. Do not force a connector into a port if it does not fit. The device or your
projector could be damaged or could malfunction.
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See the
Quick Start Guide
for a list of cables supplied with your
projector. Purchase optional or commercially available cables when
necessary.
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Related Links
• "Connecting to Video Sources"
• "Connecting to External USB Devices"
• "Connecting to a Document Camera"
• "Connecting to External Devices"
Connecting to a Computer
Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the
projector.
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Related Links
• "Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio"
• "Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio"
• "Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio"
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio
You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer
cable.
You can play sound through the projector's speaker system by connecting a
commercially available RCA audio cable.
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• To connect a computer that does not have a VGA video port, you
need an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector's VGA
video port.
• Make sure the audio cable is labeled "No resistance".
a
Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port.
b
Connect the other end to a Computer port on the projector.
c
Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
d
Connect the audio cable to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack,
or your desktop's speaker or audio-out port.