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27-Nov-2007, 11:24 AM #1
Projector Problems!
Hey guys,
I'm using my Macbook to do a presentation, but my computer does not have an RGB input, and thats what my schools projectors use. What can i do to make it work? Would using the apple mini DVI to DVI adapter (M9321G/B) work?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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29-Nov-2007, 05:59 PM #2
that isnt possible very cheaply...( or at least what i could fine.. i could be wrong though)you need a converter box. most projectors also do suport a dvi or vga input.. so thatd be your best bet... if you go the dvi route your set.. if you go the vga route there is many converters.. but i liek this one.. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...&nplm=M8754G/A
if you just want to use the yellow video or s video you can go this route
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...&nplm=M9267G/A
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29-Nov-2007, 10:13 PM #3
Do you mean Component (right audio, left audio, video) by saying RGB? If you do, you need a VGA to component adapter connecting to the Mini-VGA to VGA adapter.
http://www.cablewholesale.com/catalo...videocable.htm
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29-Nov-2007, 10:25 PM #4
^^ i was wondering the same thing... sorry form my first post... disreguard it it has wrong info because i thought you were using a macbook pro... if you did mean red yellow white then taht is composite video.... and yoiu can get a cable for a macbook here...http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...&nplm=M9319G/A
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29-Nov-2007, 10:58 PM #5
I think an adapter comes with the MacBook.
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30-Nov-2007, 05:33 PM #6
with the macbook pro it does.. and that is a dvi to vga.. one dosent come with the regualr macbook.
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30-Nov-2007, 07:58 PM #7
Ok, then you must buy two adapters.
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01-Dec-2007, 01:44 AM #8
if her just wants to go from mini dvi to svideo or component video. you can accomplish that with one adapter that can be purchased from apple.
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01-Dec-2007, 02:24 PM #9
Yes well S-Video isn't exactly component.
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08-Dec-2007, 01:51 PM #10
yes but the same adapter has exactly component and s video.
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08-Dec-2007, 02:44 PM #11
There aren't Mini-DVI to component adapters. They have Mini-DVI to S-Video and Composite, though.
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10-Dec-2007, 09:55 PM #12
Apple sells a mini-DVI to VGA adapter for about $20. I use it to do presentations all the time.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...nMore=M9320G/A
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11-Dec-2007, 01:01 AM #13
he needs rbg not vga.... but apple does sell mini dvi to rgb
sorry ferrija1 i thought he said component... my mistake.
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11-Dec-2007, 05:29 PM #14
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Originally Posted by dannyn
he needs rbg not vga.... but apple does sell mini dvi to rgb
sorry ferrija1 i thought he said component... my mistake.
That's fine, we all make mistakes.
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17-Jan-2008, 07:56 AM #15
Help! The projector just projects my screensaver
Hi All,

I have tried on 2 seperate occasions to connect my MacBook to a projector. I have the adaptor to do this. The proector reads my MacBook but it only projects my screensaver onto the projector screen. When I change into a file on my MacBook, the screensaver remains on the projector screen. What am I doing wrong?

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