NEC NP500G Projector User Manual


 
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2. Installation and Connections
Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect the projector and notebook PC while the projector is in standby mode
and before turning on the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up.
* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer’s screen-saver or power manage
-
ment software.
Enabling the computer’s external display
Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector.
When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display.
Usually, the combination of the ‘Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys gets the external display to come on
or off. For example, NEC laptops use Fn + F3, while Dell laptops use Fn + F8 key combinations to toggle through
external display selections.
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
NOTE: Signals supported by Plug & Play (DDC2)
Model
INPUT
COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN
analog analog digital
NP600/NP500/NP400 Yes No Yes
NP500W Yes Yes Yes
COMPUTER 1 IN
AUDIO IN
PHONE
IBM VGA or Compatibles (Notebook
type) or Macintosh (Notebook type)
VGA signal cable (supplied)
To mini D-Sub 15-pin connector on the projector. It is
recommended that you use a commercially available dis-
tribution amplifier if connecting a signal cable longer than
the cable supplied.
NOTE: For older Macintosh, use a commercially available
pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Mac’s video
port.
Audio cable
(not supplied)