Questions & Answers for Apple 30-pin to VGA Adapter
259 Questions from the Community
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how do you connect the iPad to a TV to watch movies?
I want to be able to watch tv and movies on the iPad but also be able to play them on my TV as well. I see a lot of things I can't do with this connector. Is there a way to do this with something else?
- Asked by Raymond C from Weston
- Apr 28, 2010
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Best Answer:You can do it three ways...
1. S-Video/Composite cable from apple
2. VGA Cable from Apple
3. Wireless to Apple TV- Answered by Tripp Y from Bluffton
- Nov 30, 2010
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What cable do I need to transfer photos from pc to ipad
What is the exact name of the cable I need to transfer photos from pc to ipad
- Asked by Rosemary M from Brooksville
- May 30, 2018
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what is the difference between vga adapter and the av cable
- Asked by Antoni M from Perth
- Jan 6, 2011
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Best Answer:The Apple VGA Adapter is designed to connect your iPad to a monitor, TV or projector using a VGA cable. This is an older type of connection but still common on many projectors sold today. A VGA connection can only carry a video signal. Another limitation of VGA is its lack of support for HDCP - 'High Definition Copy Protection' - which prevents the playback of some movies (for example movies rented or purchased from the iTunes store) on an external display.
The Apple Digital AV Adapter allows you to connect you iPad to a monitor, TV, projector or home theatre system using an HDMI cable. HMDI carries both a video and audio signal, and supports HDCP, making it ideal for playback of rented or purchased movies from the iTunes store. This adapter also includes a 30-pin dock connector to which you can connect a USB charging cable, allowing you to charge your iPad at the same time as using the adapter.- Answered by Chris L
- Apr 22, 2012
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Can you use the ipad as an external monitor for a camcorder?
- Asked by Jonathan V from Worthing
- Oct 17, 2010
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Best Answer:Yes, you can but you would need an encoder, a companion app and a WiFi connection. Plus there would be a slight signal delay. There are hot shoe connectors available but are best with nothing larger than an iPad mini.
Frankly, if you are serious about an external monitor, either use the HDMI out and a cheap flat panel TV on a stand or buy a proper 5" or 7" camera-mounted monitor.- Answered by John Y from Lubbock
- Jan 19, 2015
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What does VGA stand for?
- Asked by Kelly P from Royal Oak
- Mar 16, 2012
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Best Answer:VGA is a legacy port to connect computers and monitors. It stands for Video Graphics Adapter (some call it Video Graphic Array) and you'll also find VGA sometimes used to describe the resolution of the output from the computer: e.g. "SuperVGA. etc."
The connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-VGA port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector.- Answered by James T from Wake Forest
- May 15, 2012
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How many pins does a VGA cable have?
- Asked by Derek H
- Apr 2, 2011
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Best Answer:A VGA cable has 15 PINS.
- Answered by Cameron K from West Jordan
- Apr 7, 2011
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Can you use the VGA adaptor the watch Hulu on a TV?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxx
- Jan 7, 2011
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With this adapter will it project pages onto a apple cinema display?
I'm thinking of replacing an iPad as my computer but if i connect my Apple Cinema Display to the iPad and open pages will the words I'm typing show up on my cinema display??
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Feb 5, 2011
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Does it work with a DocumentsToGo Powerpoint document?
I would like to project Powerpoint documents from the DocumentsToGo app. Will the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter work for that?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxx
- Jun 28, 2010
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Best Answer:I´ve just tried it and doesn´t work
- Answered by Herbert S from Guatemala
- Aug 16, 2010
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can i connect a lacie external harddrive to the ipad
- Asked by Anonymous A
- May 21, 2010
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Best Answer:No, this is a VGA adapter to connect to a monitor. There is also not currently an adapter for a external drive.
- Answered by James C from Springfield
- Jun 7, 2010
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will this work with ipad 2 on ios6?
- Asked by Liav M Z from Potomac
- Oct 9, 2012
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Best Answer:This item is compatible with iPad 2. So, yes.
- Answered by Yap B
- Oct 10, 2012
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If i have excel or word files on my mac and want to transfer and store to ipad and view them ... can it be done?
i want that i can use ipad as a substitute to my mac whenever i am on the go ...but the biggest prob is i have to view and kkep excel files with me like in PC's .. so can i keep in this also using any if so .? if yes please let me know?
- Asked by Anonymous A
- Sep 27, 2010
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Best Answer:Yes, you can. You'll need to download an app like Air Sharing, Documents or QuickOffice that can view your documents.
- Answered by Emmanuel J from Cupertino
- Jan 25, 2011
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Will the Apple 30 pin-to-VGA adapter work for sound (IPAD to BOSE) ?? The cable descr only references video movies & images.
Had classic IPOD. Now have IPAD2 and wish to connect to my BOSE for music. Like the 30-pin to VGA adapter, if it works, over setting in adapter "stand" and subject to mishap.
- Asked by Roger B from Cazenovia
- Dec 18, 2012
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Best Answer:The 30 pin-to-VGA cable ONLY carries video. However, the normal headphone jack in the iPad can be used to output sound. Just buy a normal "Male-Male" 3.5mm headphone jack cable, and plug it in to your BOSE.
- Answered by John C from Dartmouth
- Jan 17, 2013
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Netflix
I have the 1st generation IPad and 4s phone. Which adapter do I need to watch Netflix movies on my TV from my IPad or phone? I have a 1080 HDMI TV
- Asked by Carey M from Mckinney
- Dec 30, 2012
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Best Answer:Hi, I am not sure if anyone has answered this yet. I have an IPhone 4 and an Ipad 2 and could not stream Netflix through either, even with the adapter. I called them directly in the US and they said the adapter will only work for Ipad 4 and newer, and IPhone 4S and newer. Any older and their systems do not recognize it. It is not the answer I wanted but it at least it explained why the adapter did not work. Hope this helps.
- Answered by Derrick S from Orillia
- Apr 11, 2014
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how long is this cable
Unless I'm looking at this cable adapter in the wrong way, I feel it may be difficult to hook up my iPad to my TV when the cable is so short?
It looks like about 2-3 inches? Why so short?
My TV connection is middle/top of the left side of my LCD Samsung 52" and I have no where to put my iPad to make this connection using this short adapater?
Why is this so?
V- Asked by Vernon E from Mililani
- Jul 15, 2010
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Best Answer:The cord is a little longer than 10 inches long.
- Answered by Terri C from Palm Bay
- Aug 30, 2010
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Are there wireless connections for mac to lcd projection?
I am a high school teacher and apple enthusiast, I am in love with Ipad ( Thanks for that ). My problem is projection using my LCD projector with these marvelous products . I want to do it wirelessly. There are 2 questions I would like to ask ;
1. Is there an app that works wirelessly with the Ipad macbook, pro and the projector syncing them together under the control of the Ipad?,If possible, this marvelous invention would allow me to peruse while supervising my energetic students and still dynamically teach. The apple remote is an option I use , but is so limited.
2.Are there further upgrades for the first IPad? ( I feel cheated LOL) If not what about trade in's?- Asked by Vogel W from Hialeah
- Apr 17, 2011
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Can I use the "Apple VGA Adapter" or the "Apple Composite AV Cable" to connect my iPad 2 to my projector (Epson PowerLite Presenter L)?
The Epson PowerLite Presenter L has the VGA port and the composite video and red/white analog audio ports. Wich one would be better to connect my iPad 2 to this projector? The "Apple VGA Adapter" or the "Apple Composite AV Cable"? Thanks!
- Asked by Miguel Angel L from Lima
- Jun 24, 2012
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Best Answer:Yes. We present on whiteboards using Apple VGA Adapter with ipad2 on various LCD projectors with success.
- Answered by Mary B from Spring
- Oct 17, 2012
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Answer
No. This adapter is for use with a VGA cable to connect to an external monitor or projector.