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InFocus Projector Setup Guide for a Mac Desktop Computer

How to connect a desktop computer to an InFocus projector

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Table of Contents

 

   - If you have an Apple eMac, see 

page 2

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   - If you have an Apple iMac G3, see 

page 3

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                - If you have an Apple iMac G4, see 

pages 4-5

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                - If you have an Apple iMac G5, see 

page 6

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                - If you have an Apple Mac mini, see 

pages 7-8

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                - If you have an Apple Power Mac, see 

pages 9-10

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For more information and troubleshooting...

Read the common issues on 

pages 11-16

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Summary of Contents for Projector

Page 1: ...S video L R Y Pb Pr VGA RS 232 Table of Contents If you have an Apple eMac see page 2 If you have an Apple iMac G3 see page 3 If you have an Apple iMac G4 see pages 4 5 If you have an Apple iMac G5 see page 6 If you have an Apple Mac mini see pages 7 8 If you have an Apple Power Mac see pages 9 10 For more information and troubleshooting Read the common issues on pages 11 16 iMac out optical audio...

Page 2: ...h monitor video out port Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI A Apple VGA adapter Apple part M8639G A NOTE We recommend connecting the computer audio to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A M1 A connector ProjectorNet M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus standard accessory USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint or mouse control with InFocus remote Not...

Page 3: ...ting an Apple iMac G3 to an InFocus projector 1 2 Connect the M1 A connector to the M1 port on the projector 3 Power on the projector then the computer If the image does not appear on the screen see Common Issues Apple iMac G3 2002 with VGA port InFocus projector with M1 port M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI A A M1 A connector ProjectorNet A USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint or mo...

Page 4: ...r on the screen see Common Issues Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel under 1Ghz with monitor video out port InFocus projector with M1 port M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI A Apple VGA adapter Apple part M8639G A M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus standard accessory NOTE We recommend connecting the computer audio to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A M1 A connector ProjectorNe...

Page 5: ...ear on the screen see Common Issues Apple iMac G4 Flat Panel over 1Ghz with monitor video out port InFocus projector with M1 port M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI A Apple VGA adapter Apple part M8639G A M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus standard accessory NOTE We recommend connecting the computer audio to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A M1 A connector ProjectorN...

Page 6: ... Apple iMac G5 with Monitor Video Out Port Projector with M1 port M1 to VGA USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI A Apple VGA adapter Apple part M8639G A NOTE We recommend connecting the computer audio to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A connector panel may vary from actual product Apple iMac G5 Connector Panel M1 A connector ProjectorNet A USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoi...

Page 7: ...g the computer to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A connector panel may vary from actual product Apple Mac mini Connector Panel VGA connector M1 A connector A M1 DA Composite S video L R RS 232 Video ProjectorNet USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint or mouse control with InFocus remote Not required for projector use Apple DVI VGA adapter Apple Mac mini with DVI I out port ...

Page 8: ... InFocus optional accessory We recommend connecting the computer to external speakers to provide the best audio experience A connector panel may vary from actual product Apple Mac mini Connector Panel M1 D connector D M1 DA Composite S video L R RS 232 Video ProjectorNet USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint or mouse control with InFocus remote Not required for projector use Apple Mac mini with D...

Page 9: ...r to external speakers to provide the best audio experience D connector panel may vary from actual product Apple Power Mac Computer Connector Panel Connect to computer speakers or projector if supported M1 A connector A M1 DA Composite S video L R RS 232 Video ProjectorNet USB connector for Microsoft PowerPoint or mouse control with InFocus remote Not required for projector use out optical audio i...

Page 10: ... Projector with M1 port M1 to DVI USB cable 6 ft InFocus part SP DVI D M1 to DVI USB cable 6 ft InFocus optional accessory We recommend connecting the computer to external speakers to provide the best audio experience D connector panel may vary from actual product Apple Power Mac Computer Connector Panel Connect to computer speakers or projector if supported DVI connector M1 D connector D M1 DA Co...

Page 11: ... image appears make sure the resolution and refresh rate are configured to match the native resolution of the projector Most InFocus projectors are either 800 x 600 SVGA or 1024 x 768 XGA 4 To confirm or set the resolution go to Apple Menu System Preferences Displays In the Display dialog box select the appropriate resolution The actual screens may vary depending on which operating system and comput...

Page 12: ...ange tab that will allow you to activate the external monitor port by clicking on Mirror Displays or dragging the monitors over each other Typically your computer image will appear on the projector upon turning on your computer The actual screen may vary depending on which operating system and computer model you have ...

Page 13: ...aptop and the other half will be on the projector Typically the computer defaults to Video Mirroring each time you turn it on 1 To enable Video Mirroring mode go to Apple Menu System Preferences Displays 2 Under the Arrange Tab enable Mirror Displays or drag one monitor over each other The actual screen may vary depending on which operating system and computer model you have 3 If you have a PowerB...

Page 14: ...Modes Recommended by Display checkbox bottom right portion of the Display tab 3 Once you clear the checkbox you can change the resolution The actual screen may vary depending on which operating system and computer model you have Note We recommend that you keep the resolution set at the native resolution of the projector and the refresh rate set between 60 85Hz Most computers will default to the na...

Page 15: ...sh rate should be set between 60 Hz to 85 Hz Go to Apple Menu System Preferences Displays to change the resolution and refresh rate The actual screen may vary depending on which operating system and computer model you have Note Some computers have locked refresh rates based on the resolution Check with Apple Technical Support if you are unable to change your refresh rate If the refresh rate is abo...

Page 16: ...eans you can run a certain resolution at any given refresh rate iMac G3 Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 117 Hz 800 x 600 95 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz iMac G4 G5 Flat Panel Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60 Hz 800 x 600 75 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz iBook Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60 Hz 800 x 600 75 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz eMac Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 138 Hz 800 x 600 112 Hz 1024 x 768 89 Hz ...

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