Philips cBright 2 Series User Manual

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The data input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh
computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for 
IBM compatible PCs.

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The data output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected
directly to the projector using standard data cables.

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Apple Macintosh computers may need a conversion plug
(optional) added to the standard data cable.

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The figures in brackets (1) correspond to the figures in the
accessories diagram. 
The characters in brackets (a) correspond to the characters in
fig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’.

Always switch off the projector before making any connections.

USB connection
A USB interface is available via an upstream connector.

When the projector’s 

is connected

to a PC or an Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB
downlink connection, it will identify as a USB device.
It is possible to:
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control the cursor of the computer via the projector remote
control,

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play audio information from the computer via the projector
speaker, 
and

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the display settings of the computer will be changed to fit
the capability of the projector.

Note: If you experience problems using the USB connection,

please refer to the user guide or support information of
your computer.

Connect the Data out terminal of the computer to the Data in
terminal 

of the projector and secure the plugs by

tightening the thumb screws.
For this, use the VGA/USB cable 

supplied.

Note: When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer

use a VGA/MAC adaptor (optional). The adapter is only
needed if your computer is equipped with a 2 row, 15 pin
connector. If your computer is equipped with a 3 row
connector no adaptor is needed.

Connect the USB (upstream) socket 

of the projector to

the USB downstream port of the computer.
For this, use the VGA/USB cable 

supplied.

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You can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer
and on the screen, using Cursor Control. Audio information
from the computer will be played via the projector speaker.

If the mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor
control on the remote control:

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Check that the batteries are installed properly and/or replace
the batteries.

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Make sure that the USB cable has been properly connected.

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Check that the projector receives the signals from the
remote control (LED ring around the Standby button will fast
flash when receiving a signal).

If no audio information is heard via the projector speaker:

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Check (AV) Mute setting.

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Check Volume setting.

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Connect the Audio out socket of the computer to the Data
audio-in socket 

of the projector.

For this use audio/video connection cable 

and adapter 

supplied.

Note: You can also make an Audio out connection to an external

amplifier. See ‘Connecting to audio equipment’.

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