MacBook Pro to S Video

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MacBook Pro to S Video

Hello, need some help. I am trying to connect my Macbook Pro to a projector with only an s-video and composite video connector (Sony VPL W400Q). I know I need a MiniDisplayport to VGA adapter (I think) and then possibly a VGA-to-S Video converter, or a VGA-to-S Video adapter.

Can someone help me out? Thanks

macbook pro 2008

Posted on Jul 9, 2010 2:16 PM

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Answer 1

eww

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Jul 9, 2010 6:47 PM in response to iVmichael

That combination isn't going to work. The Apple mini-Displayport to DVI adapter ends in a DVI-D female, and the Apple DVI to Video adapter has a DVI-I male plug that can't be connected to that DVI-D.

Instead, what will be needed is the mini-Displayport to VGA adapter and a conversion box like this:

http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pdcp_e2

And of course an S-Video cable.

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iVmichael

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Jul 9, 2010 4:05 PM in response to mlazur

Welcome to Apple Discussions 🙂

I think you're going to need the following two adapters:

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple DVI to Video Adapter

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Answer 3

iVmichael

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Jul 9, 2010 7:12 PM in response to eww

Ahhh OK thanks eww, it was a bit of a shot in the dark (hence the italics) 🙂

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