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Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the back of the projector.

Power cord

You can connect your projector to a computer for projection of full colour computer images.

1 Connect one end of the supplied computer RGB cable

to the INPUT 1 or 2 port on the projector.

2 Connect the other end to the Monitor output port on the

computer. Secure the connectors by tightening the
thumb screws.

3 To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of

the supplied computer audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT
terminal for INPUT 1, 2 on the projector.

4 Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on

the computer.

• Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the

computer off. After making all connections, turn the projector
on first. The computer should always be turned on last.

• Please read the computer’s operation manual carefully.
• Refer to page 57 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of

computer signals compatible with the projector. Use with
computer signals other than those listed may cause some of
the functions not to work.

When connecting this projector to a computer, select
“Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See
page 29.)

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some

Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised
LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

• The configuration of wall outlets differs from country to country. Use the power cord that corresponds to the wall outlet in your

country.

Computer RGB cable

Computer audio cable

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When connecting the projector to a compatible computer other than an IBM-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA)
or Macintosh (i.e. Workstation), a separate cable may be needed. Please contact your dealer for more information.

When connecting this projector to a computer, select “Computer/RGB” for “Signal Type” on the GUI menu. (See page 29.)

• Connecting computers other than the recommended types may result in damage to the projector, the computer, or both.
• AUDIO INPUT for INPUT 1, 2 can be used input audio corresponding to the INPUT 1 and 2 video.

• 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.

• Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last.

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

computer.

1 Connect the yellow RCA connectors to the corresponding

yellow VIDEO INPUT 3 terminal on the projector and the Video
output terminal on the video source.

2 To use the built-in audio system, connect the red and white

RCA connectors to the corresponding red and white AUDIO
INPUT terminals for INPUT 3, 4 on the projector and the Audio
output terminals on the video source.

The S-VIDEO INPUT 4 terminal uses a video signal system in which
the picture is separated into a colour and a luminance signal to
realise a higher-quality image.

• For higher quality video, you may use the S-VIDEO INPUT 4

terminal on the projector.

• If your video equipment does not have an S-video output

terminal, use the Composite video output terminal.

You can connect your projector to a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, DTV* decoder and other audiovisual
equipment.

• Always turn off the projector while connecting to video equipment, in order to protect both the projector and the equipment

being connected.

1 Video cable (commercially available)

2 Audio cable (commercially available)

S-video cable (commercially available)

To audio output terminals

To video output terminal

To S-video output terminal

*DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the united states.

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1 Connect one end of the 3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable to the

INPUT 1 or 2 port on the projector.

2 Connect the other end to the corresponding terminals on the

video source.

3 To use the built-in audio system, connect one end of the audio

cable (commercially available) to AUDIO INPUT terminal for
INPUT 1, 2 on the projector.
Connect the other end to the Audio output terminal on the
video source.

Select “Computer/RGB” or “Component” for “Signal Type” on
the GUI menu, depending on the video source.

3RCA to 15 pin D-sub cable (sold separately)

To audio output terminals

2 To video input terminals

Audio cable (commercially available)

Audio cable (commercially available)

To audio input terminals

• Always turn off the projector while connecting to audio

components, in order to protect both the projector and the
components being connected.

• By using external audio components, the volume can be

amplified for better sound.

• The AUDIO OUTPUT terminal allows you to output audio to audio

components from the selected AUDIO INPUT terminal for INPUT
1, 2 or AUDIO INPUT terminals for INPUT 3, 4 connected to
audiovisual equipment.

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When the RS-232C 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 pages 55 and 56 for details.

1 Connect the supplied DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on the projector.

2 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.

2 RS-232C cable

(null modem, cross type, sold separately)

• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

• 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.

• The arrows (

→, ↔) indicate the direction of the signals.

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Sharp Authorised

LCD Projector Dealer or Service Centre.

1 DIN-D-sub

RS-232C cable

Computer RGB cable

Computer audio cable

DIN-D-sub RS-232C
cable

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