Setup & Connections
17
Connecting the Projector
Connecting the Projector to a Monitor
When the ANALOG OUTPUT port on the projector is connected to a monitor with RGB input, the computer can be
used to display the output image to the projector and the monitor simultaneously. Use the supplied computer RGB
cable to connect them.
1 Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable to the ANALOG OUTPUT port on the projector.
2 Connect the other end to the RGB input port on the monitor.
3 RS-232C cable
(null modem, cross type, sold separately)
Projector
DVI-Analog to VGA adaptor
2 DIN-D-sub
RS-232C cable
• The analog output is deactivated when the projector is in standby mode.
• An additional RGB cable may be necessary to connect the projector to an external monitor if the supplied cable is utilized for projector
data input.
1
Projector
Computer RGB cable
2
Monitor
Connecting to RS-232C/MOUSE Port
When the RS-232C/MOUSE port on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C cable (null modem,
cross type, sold separately), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the
projector. See page 52 for details.
DVI-Analog to VGA cable
DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable
1 Connect the projector and computer in advance, as
described on page 13 or 14.
2 Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable to
the RS-232C/MOUSE port on the projector.
3 Connect an RS-232C cable (null modem, cross type,
sold separately) to the other end of DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable and to the serial port on the computer.
CAUTION
• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the
computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.
• When you turn off the power, be sure to turn the projector off
first, and then turn the connected computer off.
• 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.
• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh
computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Projector Dealer or
Service Center.
Computer RGB cable
Computer
Model name AN-C10RS
PC audio cable
Computer RGB cable
DVI digital cable (sold separately)
Model name AN-C3DVU
DVI-Analog to VGA cable
DVI-Analog to VGA
adaptor