How Do You Hook Up A LCD Projector To A Computer?
Learn how to hook up an LCD projector to a computer. If you are using a desktop computer and want to keep your original monitor and have the projector as an additional screen you will need a video card that supports dual monitors. If you are simply replacing your monitor with the projector screen then your existing video card should be fine. If you are using a laptop you will need to find the display out. Some computers, like a macbook will require a DVI to VGA adapter. Connect one end of your VGA cable to your desktop computer’s video card or your laptop’s display out. Take a look at your projector and find the VGA or RGB IN port. Connect the other end of your VGA cable to the VGA or RGB IN port. Plug in your projector and power it on. Now, take a closer look at your projector. Many projectors have multiple inputs on the side. Some common ones are RGB1, RGB2, and Video. Each of these inputs can have a different source such as another computer or a DVD player. Each of these inputs can