unable to connect to Projector

My Macbook Air is unable to connect with Epson Projector through an HDMI cable, although it does detect the projector, I cannot display anything


Kobus’s MacBook Air

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 4:20 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 7:52 PM

As far as the Mac is concerned, a projector is just another external display. Use an external display with your MacBook Air - Apple Support describes what to do. Unfortunately HDMI communication failure is not something easily diagnosed; it either works or it doesn't.


Be sure to research your Epson projector's documentation. Perhaps its HDMI port has to be explicitly selected... that sort of thing.


What is its exact model designation?

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 1, 2023 7:52 PM in response to kobus261

As far as the Mac is concerned, a projector is just another external display. Use an external display with your MacBook Air - Apple Support describes what to do. Unfortunately HDMI communication failure is not something easily diagnosed; it either works or it doesn't.


Be sure to research your Epson projector's documentation. Perhaps its HDMI port has to be explicitly selected... that sort of thing.


What is its exact model designation?

Aug 2, 2023 11:16 AM in response to kobus261

What happens when you mirror displays according to your setitngs? Does the projector see it then?

Does your projector have an on screen input menu that its remote or on device buttons can pick HDMI as input?

Is the project showing a light in its projector lense? If not, make sure the projector is warmed up, and that the projection light is not blocked by any shades.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

unable to connect to Projector

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.