LCD Projector
Sharp Projector XG-E660U
in Computer Lab at
Auburn Elementary
 

Hook up to G4 on Media Cart

Step One:

Plug black electrical cord into back of projector and into wall socket.
DO NOT TURN ON COMPUTER!

Step Two:

Use the black cord that looks like this:  Plug it into the INPUT socket of the projector.  Unplug the silver  monitor cord by unscrewing both ends and pulling gently.  Plug the other end of this cord into this slot and secure it.  You will not be able to view the computer screen at this time.

Step Three:

Turn on projector power switch in back (red) and then push the "on" button on the side of the projector.

Step Four:

Now, turn on computer!  You should now be able to see the computer screen from the projector.

If you do not see the screen within a couple minutes see Troubleshooting.
 



Hook up Projector to Other MAC Computers(doesn't work on classroom computers)

Step One:

Plug black electrical cord into back of projector and into wall socket.
Plug in computer if needed but DO NOT TURN IT ON.

Step Two:

Use the black cord that looks like this:  Plug one end into the projector INPUT socket.  The other end should have the Mac adaptor(look in pockets of projector case- connect it to black cord.   This end will hook into the OUTPUT socket usually found on the back of the computer.  (only one place this will fit on most computers)

Step Three:

Push the red power button on the back of the projector.

Step Four:

Turn on the lamp (on switch on side of projector).

Step Five:

Turn on computer.

If the word "VIDEO" appears on the screen, press the INPUT SELECT button (left side of projector)
once.  You should now be able to see the computer screen displayed.

Trouble Shooting:

If you receive- "NO SIGNAL"
1. Check to make sure connections are screwed in securely.
2. Press the INPUT SELECT button till you see 640 X 480- this should bring up the screen
3. When video is displayed- press MENU button. Use ADJ buttons down till SYSTEM is highlighted- click on MENU- this will bring up another screen. AUTO should be hightlighted- if not use the ADJ buttons down till it is highlighted.  Press INPUT SELECT button again-computer screen should be displayed. (Make sure bulb is on- should be two green lights lit on left side of machine.

NOTE:  Not all computers will work with the projector- some require additional cables.

If the Lamp light shines red- it is time to replace bulb- do not use.
 


Hook Projector to PC

Same as above except the MAC Adaptor is not needed. The display will read 800 X 600.
 
 

LCD Projector to VCR





Step One:  Use black cord with colored ends (2 on end and 3 other end).  The end with 3 plugs goes into the  INPUT portion of the projector "VIDEO and AUDIO" on the LEFT side- yellow into yellow- red into red and white into white.

Step Two: Put the other end(2 prong) into the VCR OUTPUT- white to white- yellow to yellow.

Step Three:  Turn on red power button on back of Projector.  Press "ON" button on left side of projector. Turn on VCR.

Step Four: If screen does not appear- press INPUT SELECT. Video should now appear and your screen should display.  Use volume arrows for sound.

LCD Sound System

Use gray cord- 2 plugs goes into the AUDIO on the RIGHT side of the projector- the end with the single plug goes into the microphone jack.