Apple TV on Video Projector?

I have a video projector in my classroom and want to get an Apple TV to keep all of the videos I show on it. Will the Apple TV work on a video projector?

I don't have the Red-Green-Blue component plugs in my projector - but I do have a monitor in - would it still work if I used a component to VGA cable converter?
Thanks!

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Hye,
there's a few posts out there concerning apple tv and facetime, but this one is different.
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Is this possible?
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heusnie wrote:
If I'm not mistaking, apple TV has VGA output, so I shouldn't need any adapter for the projector.
AppleTV has HDMI video out only on current models.
I'm tempted to get one of these for work to do presentations from iPad.
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H9139VC/A/kanex-atv-pro-airplay-mirroring-for- vga-projector-cable

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Please help.
My understanding is that the Apple TV has HDMI output. I want to hook it up to a video projector that only has VGA in. Someone told me that all I need is a simple inexpensive HDMI to VGA cable. Then I read something that seems to comflict with this.
Please clarify. Is the simple inexpensive cable all I need, or is there something else I need?
Thank you very much for your help.

There are hardware converters that will convert HDMI to various other types of output, however there are some issues with doing so that you should be aware of.
HDCP
HDCP compliant converters will not allow you to watch HDCP protected content such as that from the iTunes Store. Non compliant converters exist but we cannot discuss them under the Terms of Use for these communities.
Resolution and aspect ratio
I'm not aware of any converters that will scale the output from the Apple TV, any TV or projector which is used will need to be widescreen and support resolutions of 720p.

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It it not acceptable to have a laptop that works with projectors some of the time. Apple is aware of the problem. Is the only choice to go back to the 2011 MBA?
RC

I installed 10.8.2 update today with my 2012 MBA. The details of the update include: Resolves a video issue with some VGA projectors when connected to certain Mac notebooks.
I tried using the MBA with a video projector and it found the correct resolution and connected with the projector automatically. Using detect displays in the disoplay preference pane wasn't even necessary.
I hope this is the fix I have been waiting for with the 2012 MBA.
Thank you Apple.
RC
(http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5460)

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Until today that is.
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2 monitors+1 video projector: do i need 2 graphic cards?

I m about to buy a new graphic card for my G5: i d like to use 2 monitors (extended desk) + 1 video projector:
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- do i really need 2 graphic cards?
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How can I connect my mac book pro to a video projector?

Without knowing what kind of video projector or which MacBook Pro, it's difficult to answer. But, if you have a recent MBP, you need a MiniDisplayPort to DVI or VGA adapter, depending on what your video projector accepts. You can pick them up from the Apple Store either online or in person.

Fuzzy Video Projector

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Hi Wayne,
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I want to use an iPod touch to use an app called iSing Worship in our church. This app plays worship songs and enables the lyrics to be projected on a screen using a video projector. Is this possible and if so, which model iPod touch will I need to purchase?

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To resize the solution on both, or one of them doesn´t help.
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