Macbook Connection to Sharp Projector

Can anyone recommend which cables I need to connect a Macbook to a Sharp PG-M15X Projector please?
I've tried all sorts of mini DVI, DVI and VGA combinations and it still says 'No Signal'. I've looked on countless forums and they all seem to contradict each other!

I'm having the same problem.
Have tried with a MacBook and MacBook Pro, one running Snow Leopard and the other running Tiger.
MacBook connections: Mini DVI to DVI adapter to DVI cable with VGA adapter to Vivitek projector.
MBP connections: DVI cable with VGA adapter to projector
Both computers recognize projector in displays preferences. Still no signal.
Have tried various displays settings.
Have downloaded DVI to VGA firmware update from Apple-no good for me probably because my adapter is Mini DVI to DVI-stupid system-thanks Apple!
Have tried third party download "SwitchResX" that allows preferences to be customized in the "displays" preferences panel. No signal, no luck.
Have spoken with Apple Care-clueless-not willing to take any responsibility for this problem even after I tell them of the thousands of posts on this site relating to this problem.
Have spoken with Vivitek-even more clueless
Should I purchase the $19 Mini DVI to VGA adapter? Stupid system-thanks Apple!
Should I return my projector, both of my Macs, and buy a PC?
I just want the projector to work. Isn't anything plug and go?

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One of the great things I like about Macs is the easy way they (usually) connect to a video projector. Unlike a lot of my friends who run PCs with Windows I never had any problems whatsoever connecting my MacBook to a projector at the university and start my presentations.
Until today that is.
I tried to connect my MacBook with Apple's mini-DVI to VGA adapter to a Sharp ("Notevision") video projector and although the MacBook had the projector (even with its correct name "PG-M20X" and available resolution settings) listed under "Displays" immediately, I couldn't get the projector to show any more than "no signal" whatever input source I chose...
What did I do wrong? Or is it the projector that is somehow "incompatible"?! Please help!
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Maybe this could help as well:
After we tried several things with the MacBook (reboot, "detect displays" etc.), we successfully connected a Powerbook (15", FireWire 800, late 2003) to the projector, using Apple's DVI-VGA Adapter.
So that did work out fine, but the MacBook didn't work on the projector. The cable that came with the projector was a VGA--DVI-A cable: there were only a few pins on the DVI-end of it going into the DVI-Connector on the projector. Could it have something to do with that? But why didn't the Powerbook have any problems connecting to the projector then?
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HELP !
Need to connect new Apple MacBook Mini-DVI output - as shown in this link: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1562
to Sharp projector XR-11XC with supplied RGB Cable as shown on pps 23 & 57 in this link:
http://www.sharpusa.com/files/proman_XGMB55X_XR10XR20.pdf
Can you advise which Apple adapter I need?
THX !!!

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9320G/A

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I have tried connecting my Macbook to my sharp aquos tv via DVI and eventhough my mac picks up the sharp, there is no image on the tv. I have changed resolutions, restarted, tried changing the analog pc to digital pc but for some reason it is not allowing me to. Any ideas?
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I'm having the same problem.
Have tried with a MacBook and MacBook Pro, one running Snow Leopard and the other running Tiger.
MacBook connections: Mini DVI to DVI adapter to DVI cable with VGA adapter to Vivitek projector.
MBP connections: DVI cable with VGA adapter to projector
Both computers recognize projector in displays preferences. Still no signal.
Have tried various displays settings.
Have downloaded DVI to VGA firmware update from Apple-no good for me probably because my adapter is Mini DVI to DVI-stupid system-thanks Apple!
Have tried third party download "SwitchResX" that allows preferences to be customized in the "displays" preferences panel. No signal, no luck.
Have spoken with Apple Care-clueless-not willing to take any responsibility for this problem even after I tell them of the thousands of posts on this site relating to this problem.
Have spoken with Vivitek-even more clueless
Should I purchase the $19 Mini DVI to VGA adapter? Stupid system-thanks Apple!
Should I return my projector, both of my Macs, and buy a PC?
I just want the projector to work. Isn't anything plug and go?

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Hi There,
I have had the exact same issue but with a projector.
The issue lies with Mountian Lion 10.8.2.
I tried many a combination with no luck to get HDMI working.
Took my mac into the apple store and came to the conclusion it was the software, so I asked them to install 10.8 onto it (this is destructive so a backup is a must)
Bought my macbook home and voila, now displaying through my projector.
There is a small graphics update after 10.8.1 which seems to be the cause.
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If you are trying to connect the iPad to the Macbook, then try this app: http://www.reflectionapp.com/ The iPad also supports connecting straight to the Apple TV, so you could try it that way too.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2541
Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display orprojector with a DVI connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector . 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the display cable to your MacBook Pro . Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays status menu in the menu bar.
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Hey there lynmrigg,
It sounds like have an HDMI to VGA adapter connecting your MacBook Pro and your projector but the screen on your computer goes black and no image appears on the projector. I would use the troubleshooting in the following article to help resolve or isolate the issue here, named:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

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I connect my macbook pro to an Epson wireless projector. The macbook can see the projector wirelessly and the image on the macbook is displayed on the projector. However on system ref., the arrangement tab does not show and thus cannot have multiple view.
I am trying to project Pro Presenter on the Epson projector such that I have the detail screen on the macbook and only the screen I want people to see on the projector display. This has not been possible because the arrangement tab on the Display section of the System Preference is not showing. If i tried to search for the arangement, it comes back with the message that there is not other source detected, hence the arrangement tab is not showing.
I have also tried to connect the Epson directly to the Macbook but it still the same result, so its not because it is a wireless connection. Can someone advise me jhow to go around this problem. I have used windows before and it is very easy to extend ptojection on windows, but this system seems to be frustrating to me.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
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One of these should work, depending on the projector. Just note both will not allow you to play protected movies on the projector.
VGA
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DVI
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

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