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How to connect and project content of a computer or game console to the Mobile Projector.

    The Mobile Projector has an HDMI/MHL IN port that allows you to connect any device with an HDMI® or MHL® capability and project images, movies, TV shows, presentations and games. Below are examples of devices that you can connect using an HDMI cable or an MHL cable.

    Devices that can be connected to the projector using an HDMI cable

    • DVD and Blu-ray Disc® players
    • Cable boxes and Satellite receivers
    • Computers
    • Game consoles
      • PlayStation® 2 console
      • PlayStation 3 console
      • PlayStation 4 console
      • PlayStation Vita portable console
      • PlayStation Portable console
      • Microsoft® Xbox® device

    Devices that can be connected to the projector using an MHL cable

    • Smartphones
    • Tablets

    The steps on how to connect the Mobile Projector to a device using an HDMI cable or an MHL cable vary depending on the model.

    For MP-CL1

    1. Connect the supplied HDMI to Mini HDMI converter adapter to the HDMI/MHL IN jack of the Mobile Projector.
      • For HDMI connection, connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI to Mini HDMI converter adapter.
      • For MHL connection, connect the HDMI end of the MHL cable (not supplied) or the MHL-to-HDMI adapter (not supplied) to the HDMI to Mini HDMI converter adapter.

      HDMI and MHL

    2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable or MHL cable to the video output device.
    3. Turn on the mobile projector.
    4. Turn on the video output device.
    5. On the side of the Mobile Projector, press the Jog lever while at the ENTER position to access the display menu.
    6. Slide the Jog lever to + or - to select Input change.

      Input change

    7. Slide the Jog lever to + or - to select HDMI/MHL.

      HDMI/MHL

    8. Select Return on the menu screen of the Mobile Projector to exit the menu.

      Return

    The screen of the connected device will now be projected. Use the connected device to select the images, movies, TV shows, presentations and games that you want to project.

    For MP-CL1A

    1. Connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI/MHL IN jack of the Mobile Projector.
    2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable or MHL cable to the video output device.
    3. Turn on the mobile projector.
    4. Turn on the video output device.
    5. On the side of the Mobile Projector, press the Jog lever while at the ENTER position to access the display menu.
    6. Slide the Jog lever to + or - to select Input change.

      Input change

    7. Slide the Jog lever to + or - to select HDMI/MHL.

      HDMI/MHL

    8. Select Return on the menu screen of the Mobile Projector to exit the menu.

      Return

    The screen of the connected device will now be projected. Use the connected device to select the images, movies, TV shows, presentations and games that you want to project.