NEC PlasmaSync 4205W User Manual

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9Connecting Your PC Or MacintoshComputerConnecting your PC or Macintosh computer to yourPlasmaSync 4205W will enable you to display yourcomputer's screen image for an impressive presentation. ThePlasmaSync 4205W supports the signals described on page44.To connect to a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphicsadapter, simply:1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W andcomputer.2. If your PC does not support XGA/SVGA/VGA you willneed to install an XGA/SVGA/VGA graphics board. Con-sult your computer's owner's manual for your SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA configuration. If you need to install a newboard, see the manual that comes with your new graphicsboard for installation instructions.3. The PlasmaSync 4205W provides signal compatibility withVESA 128021024@60MHz (SXGA). However, it is notrecommended to use this resolution due to image readabil-ity on the monitors 8532480 native pixel resolution panel.4. Use the signal cable that's supplied to connect your PC orMacintosh computer to the PlasmaSync 4205W. ForMacintosh, use the supplied monitor adapter to connectto your computer's video port.5. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the computer.6. If the PlasmaSync 4205W goes blank after a period ofinactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed onthe computer you've connected to the PlasmaSync4205W.When using a Macintosh with the PlasmaSync 4205W, thefollowing three display standards are supported using theincluded Macintosh adapter :13" fixed mode16" fixed mode19" fixed modeThe 13" fixed mode is recommended for the PlasmaSync4205W.Connecting Your Document CameraYou can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a documentcamera. To do so, simply:1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W anddocument camera.2. Use a standard video cable to connect your documentcamera to the Video input on your PlasmaSync 4205W.3. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the document cam-era.Note: Refer to your document camera's owner'smanual for more information about your camera's videooutput requirements.Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc PlayerUse common RCA cables (not provided) to connect yourVCR or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 4205W. Tomake these connections, simply:1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W andVCR or laser disc player.2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video out-put connector on the back of your VCR or laser discplayer, connect the other end to the Video input on yourPlasmaSync 4205W. Use standard RCA audio patchcords to connect the audio from your VCR or laser discplayer to your PlasmaSync 4205W (if your VCR orlaser disc player has this capability). Be careful to keepyour right and left channel connections correct for stereosound.3. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the VCR or laserdisc player.Note: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner'smanual for more information about your equipment'svideo output requirements.Connecting Your DVD PlayerYou can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a DVD player.To do so, simply:1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W andDVD player.2. Use a standard video cable to connect your DVD playerto the Y, Cb, and Cr inputs on your PlasmaSync 4205W.Or use the DVD-player's S-Video output. Use a stand-ard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input onthe PlasmaSync 4205W.3. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the DVD player.