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Q: ipad to vga to projector -- you are not authorized to play on this device

Got a warning that a movie was not authorized to play from the iPad with the VGA adaptor connected to a projector.

I stuck around the computer lab last night to test keynote on our projection systems in anticipation of using the iPad for lectures.

After about a half hour of changing projector settings I realized the ipad via VGA connector will not display anything unless a program that supports a vga adapter is running. When I started a keynote presentation it auto synced and came to life instantly. Before the flak starts, there were no instructions of any kind with the vga adapter and my many years of using these systems handicapped me as I would have never expected that behavior.

Keynote worked well for the most part although I was dissapointed that it did not mirror the slide on the display so I have to turn to read it on the screen. Also no notes visible from keynote. I did like the built in point image and the transitions were at least adequately smooth.
While finally hooked up I tested some other videos, mostly ones I had created, they worked great, I tried a downloaded trailer for Wall-E and it projected pretty well (VGA quality of course).

Finally I tried to play a purchased version of "The Hangover" and was stopped by a message that warned me that I was not authorized to play that movie on this device. The video plays fine on the ipad when not connected to the vga adapter and projector. I neglected to try it with just the VGA adapter connected to the iPad.

Anyone come across this issue for other applications or content?

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Posted on Apr 13, 2010 10:09 AM

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Q: ipad to vga to projector -- you are not authorized to play on this device

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  • by Ian Parkinson,

    Ian Parkinson Ian Parkinson Apr 13, 2010 10:22 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Apr 13, 2010 10:22 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
    It won't play purchased material due to the copy protection attached to the movie file.
  • by Ian Parkinson,

    Ian Parkinson Ian Parkinson Apr 13, 2010 10:23 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Apr 13, 2010 10:23 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
  • by MccoQy,

    MccoQy MccoQy Apr 13, 2010 12:11 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Apr 13, 2010 12:11 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
    Good to know, that is one big reason not to buy an iPad for me. Thinking of this I actually still do not understand the film industry:

    Comparision of DVD-Quality Video Sources:

    1) DVD
    Pro: Price, Compatibility, resale value, Many extras
    Con: Storage for Physical Medium, Handling, wait for delivery or get out to the next store, annoying piracy trailers.

    2) iTunes Movies
    Pro: Easy Handling, instant delivery
    Con: Price (more expensive as DVD), No compatibility for other devices, Copy Protection, No resale value, no extras in most cases.

    3) Illegal Source
    Pro: Easy Handling, Full Compatibility, No Copy Protection, no piracy trailers, (the price shouldn't be an argument)
    Con: Illegal

    And the winner is? I think the movie industry has so much lot to learn ... I want to buy movies, but I also would like to be able to watch them ...
  • by cokeicee,

    cokeicee cokeicee Apr 13, 2010 12:19 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Apr 13, 2010 12:19 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
    that is insane... You can use a connector to watch your purchased movie on a bigger screen... what a joke... and they wonder why people use torrents and such to get movies.
  • by tonythejetsfan,

    tonythejetsfan tonythejetsfan Apr 14, 2010 11:55 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Apr 14, 2010 11:55 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
    Hope they make it clear on iTunes which devices a purchase can be used on!
  • by Dprh,

    Dprh Dprh Jun 19, 2010 7:44 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Jun 19, 2010 7:44 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
    Guess I should have checked the discussion boards before renting a movie! Glad I did not invest in purchase of one. This means most likely I will not be purchasing movies through iTunes. Since the VGA connector does no t transmit audio and to my knowledge there are no via audio sync devices Apple had better get clue on this one. The device should enable a VGA connection without limitations. A few million disgruntled iPad users would not be good. But what am I saying few will want the VGA dock with all it's limitations. Can anyone get me a refund on my iTunes rental? This is almost like a hidden flaw in the accessory. The fun factor the VGA connector could bring to the iPad is now "crushed"!
  • by phochief,

    phochief phochief Jun 29, 2010 10:41 AM in response to Dprh
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    Jun 29, 2010 10:41 AM in response to Dprh
    This is ridiculous. Wish I had seen this info before purchasing the VGA adapter. Bought the adapter and rented three movies, and purchased Avatar, only to find out when I hooked up my ipad to my TV's VGA input that my monitor is "not authorized" to watch the movies I just paid for! AAARGH!!
  • by Ken Chan1,

    Ken Chan1 Ken Chan1 Sep 20, 2010 2:09 PM in response to phochief
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    Sep 20, 2010 2:09 PM in response to phochief
    I can't believe it. I bought the vga adapter to play my rented movies on a little pico projector only to find out that "this projector is not authorized..." What, are they holding that function back for the next generation iPad?!

    I am certain that my iPhone 3GS was not crippled like this, nor my MacBook pro, so why start with the iPad? Is the iPhone 4 also thus crippled? I am pretty cheesed off. Buyer ********** beware. I found this thread too late.

    Ken
  • by TCS-Limited,

    TCS-Limited TCS-Limited Sep 20, 2010 3:07 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Sep 20, 2010 3:07 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
    Hi All,

    I can play all movies through my Television and Projector, you cannot use a VGA connector though....
  • by afbrueckner,

    afbrueckner afbrueckner Jun 16, 2012 3:27 PM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Jun 16, 2012 3:27 PM in response to tonythejetsfan

    Buy the apple composite av connector (with yellow, red, and white cord), it's about $30.  Worked great, yellow into the projector and red and white cord into external speaker.  I had an adapter with headphone jack and put it in my Bose Soundlink-great sound.  The iPad screen won't project until you start playing the video.

  • by Menneisyys,

    Menneisyys Menneisyys Jun 16, 2012 3:38 PM in response to afbrueckner
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    Jun 16, 2012 3:38 PM in response to afbrueckner

    It's a much better idea to purchase the

     

    - Apple TV 3. Via AirPlay, even 1080p protected movies can be played back at their original quality - as opposed to the very low quality of the composite / component connections. (Closed captions, if any, aren't shown on the Apple TV over AirPlay, though.)

     

    - as the ATV3 already uses HDMI (so you MUST have a monitor with HDMI input), you can also purchase the HDMI adapter (referred to as "Apple AV Adapter" by Apple) as it allows for HD playback of protected media (see the section "HDCP requirements" at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4108 ). It'll, however, will be a wired connection as opposed to AirPlay - but, at least, CC's will also be shown - and a lot more.

  • by GregMacGuy,

    GregMacGuy GregMacGuy Oct 8, 2012 11:40 AM in response to Menneisyys
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    Oct 8, 2012 11:40 AM in response to Menneisyys

    This will be the last time I purchase a movie or tv show from Itunes - if I can avoid it.  I can't believe I couldn't show the items purchased on my overhead projector - simply amazing.  BAD FORM APPLE!!!

  • by zenfishn,

    zenfishn zenfishn Aug 17, 2013 12:03 AM in response to tonythejetsfan
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    Aug 17, 2013 12:03 AM in response to tonythejetsfan

    Boo to Apple and Itunes. I just started getting into buying and renting movies/TV shows from ITunes but will not be doing this any longer.

     

    Boo Boo Boo

  • by Giko,

    Giko Giko Aug 19, 2013 12:19 PM in response to Ian Parkinson
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    Aug 19, 2013 12:19 PM in response to Ian Parkinson

    It works if you download the SD not HD version from iTunes.  Picture looks fine to me on my ViewSonic projector with lightning to VGA adapter.

    Here is where they explain this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4108?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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