andru
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How can I plug my laptop VGA output into a video projector?
Hi Folks,
We have aquired a video projector that has 3 types of inputs; RGB, Composite video and S-VIDEO. How can I plug in a VGA output into this projector? Do I just need a cable, or do I need some kind of modulator?
Also, where can I purchase such a device?
TIA
We have aquired a video projector that has 3 types of inputs; RGB, Composite video and S-VIDEO. How can I plug in a VGA output into this projector? Do I just need a cable, or do I need some kind of modulator?
Also, where can I purchase such a device?
TIA
Rok Brnot
You just need cable.
Hi Andru,
Yes, you need a cable to perform this operation,
S-Video / VGA converter, check the following link for more
information.
http://www.pccables.com/70717.htm
Hope it works out as planned,
/B
Yes, you need a cable to perform this operation,
S-Video / VGA converter, check the following link for more
information.
http://www.pccables.com/70717.htm
Hope it works out as planned,
/B
http://statenislandtechservices.com/pc2tv.htm
The Ultimate 2000 is the converter you need to mate your laptops VGA output to this type of projector input. Most are much more expensive.
T
The Ultimate 2000 is the converter you need to mate your laptops VGA output to this type of projector input. Most are much more expensive.
T
ASKER
The wireless device sounds interesting, but a little too expensive for what we need. But Bjorn, your cable sounds just right, but will it work with a UK laptop? Silly question I guess, but it has to be asked, as the cable specifications say that the VGA output has to be NTSC compatible.
TIA
TIA
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If the projector has 3 bnc connectors you may be able to use a 15pin to 3 bnc video lead, depends on the model of projector.
http://www.6thplanet.com/menu/m_wire_cbvi.html
http://www.6thplanet.com/menu/m_wire_cbvi.html
ASKER
It is a BarcoData 3100, and I'm having difficulty getting the manual for it.
TIA
TIA
Well it's a 6+ year old projector and think runs 800x600 so make sure the laptop will work correctly at that resolution. You should just need a cable as I've already mentioned ie 15pin to 3/4/5 BNC connectors as appropriate.
It really is down to what the RGB connector is it could be 9/15 pin, but most likely is 3, 4 or 5 BNC connectors.
If 3 the sync signal will be on blue. If 4 the then the 4th is composite sync. If 5 one will be horizontal sync, one vertical sync.
The last case should work with just a lead, the others depend on the vga output from laptop or pc.
It really is down to what the RGB connector is it could be 9/15 pin, but most likely is 3, 4 or 5 BNC connectors.
If 3 the sync signal will be on blue. If 4 the then the 4th is composite sync. If 5 one will be horizontal sync, one vertical sync.
The last case should work with just a lead, the others depend on the vga output from laptop or pc.
ASKER
Well, I didn't buy a Ultimate2000 because I couldnt find one in the UK and CompUSA won't export here. So I found a similar device with all the cables I need on Ebay.
And Problem_Solver, the RGB cable didn't work. And the cable I used had the 5 plugs, 3 rgb and 2 white and black h and v sync.
Thanks
Andrew
And Problem_Solver, the RGB cable didn't work. And the cable I used had the 5 plugs, 3 rgb and 2 white and black h and v sync.
Thanks
Andrew
Very sorry cable did not work, was the PC able to put out correctly at 800x600 ? If so can only assume the projector could not manage horizontal refresh frequency, did you get no output?
ASKER
None whatsoever, but I bought a VGA to composite device and it worked after a fasion. But it turns out that the blue gun aint working, and when we lifted the lid we gave up.
Andrew
Andrew