Questions & Answers for Apple 30-pin to VGA Adapter
258 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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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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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
- Flag as inappropriate (Netflix)
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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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 portable projector works best with iPad Keynote?
- Asked by Thomas L from Armonk
- May 6, 2010
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Best Answer:the best 720p, 1080i vga portable projectors for the money are the Samsung p400 & p410. LED bulb, 40 watt, ~20,000 hr bulb life (that's like 10 yrs if used 5 hrs/day). I use one with my mac mini and elgato eyetv as my entertainment center TV. It's awesome, trust me.
- Answered by Jeremy H from Denver
- May 29, 2010
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where does thw sound come out from the ipad or a tv when a movie is being projected???
when you connect the vga adapter to a cable which connects to the tv when a movie is being projected where does the sound come out from the ipad or the tv??? if it comes out from the ipad how can i change it so it will come out from the tv???
- Asked by Lee D M
- Dec 18, 2010
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Best Answer:you must have a earphone exstention from ipad or ipod to go to the tv to be able to play the sound
- Answered by Larry W from Portland
- Mar 15, 2011
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Best Answer:
DVI is a little strange, in that some DVI ports do have analog inputs or outputs. If your projector has this sort of DVI port, it will work with the adapter you mentioned. You can usually tell by looking for four small round holes above and below the flat blade connectors on the DVI connector. If they are absent, the DVI is digital only. If they are present, it is likely to be a DVI connection that also has analog capability (in spite of its name). The other responder is correct if the DVI is digital only. The conversion is difficult and expensive. But you may be in luck (as long as the limitations of the iPad VGA connector, and Keynote, mentioned in the reviews are acceptable for your use).
- Answered by Steven R from Haiku
- May 8, 2010
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Can I display iPod touch apps on the Smartboard?
- Asked by B. S from Chilliwack
- Sep 23, 2011
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Best Answer:Yes you can...as long as you are running the new iOS 5 operating system.
Turn on the SMART Board, unplug the projector cable from your computer, then attach the VGA Adapter to it and plug the adapter into your iPod Touch.
Now you can view, demo, and discuss apps on the SMART Board.
Just remember that you or your students will only be able to control the app with the iPod Touch. You can't use the SMART Board's touch capabilities for that.- Answered by Jonathan W from Troy Mills
- Oct 26, 2011
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How long is this cable?
Is that image of this cable just photoshopped, or is it actually just 3 inches or so? Please tell me it's really at least a few feet...
- Asked by Jacob K from Mansfield
- Aug 1, 2010
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Best Answer:No, it's only about 10cm
- Answered by Mark E from Woodinville
- Aug 31, 2010
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I am considering purchasing an iPad Pro. Will I be able to use a VGA adapter with an iPad Pro to display on a VGA device?
- Asked by Margaret B from Boulder
- Nov 9, 2016
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what about sound from the iPad to TV. How is that accomplished?
- Asked by William A from Norwalk
- May 5, 2010
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Best Answer:The iPad VGA connector does not transfer the sound. You have to buy another cable with a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Cable Male / Male.
- Answered by Jaime M from Rockville
- May 9, 2010
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Do I need an iPod dock to Use VGA adopter on a projector?
I got my VGA adopter from Apple Store and tried using it with the Projector so I can view my iMovies. How will I go about it? Do I really need an iPad dock to connect to the VGA adopter, to the VGA cable to the projector? Thanks
- Asked by Maricris M from Mandaluyong City
- Jul 13, 2012
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Best Answer:The adapter has the female vga connection. Your projector has a female VGA connector. So the adapter does not plug directly into the projector. Think of your iPad/iPhone with the adapter attached as a lap top computer. Whether you have a lap top pc or your adapter you need a standard VGA cable that has male plugs at both ends to connect between your adapter and the projector.
- Answered by Bruce K from Yakima
- Jul 16, 2012
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Does using the VGA cable reduce the battery life on the iPad?
Unlike the HDMI cable, this cable does not offer the possibility to charge the iPad while connected to a VGA display. Does driving the VGA display use power from the iPad? If so, by how much is the battery life reduced? In other words, what's the time limit on a presentation, for example?
- Asked by Stephen C from Bedford
- Oct 18, 2011
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AnswerWhen you use the adapter, yes. This is because the iPad has to do more video processing.
- Answered by Tim L from Aurora
- Nov 11, 2014
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Is this suitable for iPad 2', model A1395
- Asked by Jacqueline R from Palm Coasts
- Sep 23, 2016
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Is there an adapter to hook an iPad to a Bose sound dock?
- Asked by Beth B from Saint Joseph
- Sep 17, 2010
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Best Answer:Yes, lots of dock extension cables around (either on Apple store, or Ebay, or other shops). Search on words like 'dock extension'.
Cheers, D.- Answered by Derek Y from Canning Vale
- Jan 6, 2011
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Will it allow you to play movies and videos purchased on iTunes? Does belkin cable work to show movies and videos from iPad to tv?
- Asked by Steven B from Endwell
- May 24, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (Will it allow you to play movies and videos purchased on iTunes? Does belkin cable work to show movies and videos from iPad to tv?)
Best Answer:I tried watching a movie I bought from the iTunes store with it, but it doesn't work, not even with an app for viewing Internet browsers, PDFs, etc on a screen. Apparently the quality loss is too great because VGA is analog, not digital.
However, I had no problems watching the same movie on my TV through the Dock to Component video cable. Be prepared, though: it's not Blue-Ray quality, but it works.
HTH,
ea/
PS Don't know about Belkin cable, sorry.- Answered by Erin-anne B from Surrey
- Jul 8, 2010
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Best Answer:
You need the lightning digital a/v adapter. Or get an apple tv.
- Answered by Michael O from Virginia Beach
- Jan 3, 2014
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Will the product function using a widescreen display without letterboxing or stretching?
Will the iPad VGA Adapter display properly with a widescreen (16:9) monitor/projector/television without stretching a 4:3 aspect ratio image to fill the screen or letterboxing using an iPod Touch 4?
- Asked by Mark A from Upper Coomera
- Oct 4, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (Will the product function using a widescreen display without letterboxing or stretching?)
Best Answer:The answer is no, it seems to only be able to output 4:3 aspect ratio picture. This means that connecting it to a widescreen television, monitor or projector will result in stretching. This can be fixed by selecting ‘4:3’ in your display’s menu, but you’ll have black bars either side. Apple says you can use the adapter to “…connect an iPad to your television, projector, or VGA display.” But how many people still use 4:3 aspect ratio televisions?
- Answered by Joshua A
- Oct 24, 2010
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