Sharp PG-D120U - Pro - LCD Projector, Operation Manual

Setup & Connections

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Connecting a Computer

You can connect your projector to a computer for easy projection of full color computer images. See page 26
for details on the connections.

Connecting the projector to the computer

Connect one end of the supplied computer cable into the COMPUTER INPUT (1 or 2) port on the projector and the
other end into the RGB signal output port (Monitor Out) on the computer. When using the remote mouse receiver to
operate the computer, plug the supplied mouse control cable from the remote mouse receiver to the computer.

CAUTION

• Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making all connections, turn the pro-

jector on first. The computer should always be turned on last.

• Please carefully read the operation manual of the computer you will be connecting.
• Refer to page 35 “Input Signals (Recommended Timing)” for a list of computers connectable to the projector. Use with computers

other than those listed may cause some of the functions not to work.

• When connecting to a Macintosh Series computer, use the supplied Macintosh adaptor.

Mouse control serial cable

(supplied)

Mouse control cable for

Mac (supplied)

Mouse control cable for IBM PS/2 (supplied)

Computer cable (supplied)

RS-232C cable (cross type, sold separately)

Computer audio cable (3.5 mm stereo minijack cable, supplied)

Remote mouse receiver (supplied)

Use this terminal to con-
nect the supplied mouse
control cable to the remote
mouse receiver.

Macintosh adaptor
(supplied)

Computer

Rear terminals

• The arrows (

→

, 

↔

) indicate the direction of the signals.

“Plug and Play” Function

This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible
computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.

• The DDC, Plug and Play function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible computer.

Using the Remote Mouse Receiver and RS-232C Port

• The remote mouse receiver can be used with the remote control to operate the computer. Plug the supplied

mouse control cable from the remote mouse receiver to the computer.

• When the RS-232C port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (cross type, sold

separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See
pages 33 and 34 for details.

CAUTION

• Do not connect or remove the mouse control cables or RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your

computer.

• The wireless mouse functions can operate computers compatible with IBM PS/2, serial (RS-232C) or Apple ADB type mouse systems.
• The wireless mouse or 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 on setting up/installing the correct mouse driver.