Instructions for using the cable to connect MacBook to projector most easily

You want to project from your computer to a projector for your study or work presentation. You do not know how to use the cable to convert from macbook to projector? The following article will guide you how to use the cable to connect MacBook to projector easily and quickly.

What is a headphone port adapter cable?

The converter cable is a device that helps convert computer and phone ports. This device helps convert from Lighting port to 3.5mm jack.

The wire of this device is quite short, so when you plug it into your phone or Macbook, it will work immediately. However, with devices with lower operating systems, it will notify that the device is not supported. 

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Structure of the conversion cable

The conversion cable is designed to help transfer connections with fast data transmission speeds. From there, it can support you in work, study and entertainment in the easiest way.

The cable consists of a plastic shell and three shielding layers. The plastic shell protects against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference. This cable is made of gold plating and Oxygen Free Copper. This material can increase the contact ability to help the signal transmission process take place better. The cable connector has a latch design to help the connection be safe and effective.

The cable is 1.5m long, the input signal is HDMI, the output signal is DVI. The cable has a digital signal connection standard, supporting high-speed data transmission with fast transmission and high resolution with sharp images. Therefore, the conversion cable is often used in banks, schools, . places that require data transmission with extremely good quality.

Cable to convert from macbook to projector

Prepare

Equipment needed: Macbook, projector, conversion cable

To connect the projector to Macbook, you need to prepare a Mini Displayport to VGA or Mini Displayport to HDMI cable or a VGA or HDMI to USB-C converter cable.

The price of the genuine Apple VGA to USB-C converter accessory is quite high, 69 USD equivalent to more than 1.5 million VND. You can also use the Benfei VGA to USB-C converter accessory which only costs about 13-14 USD equivalent to about 300,000 VND if you cannot afford to buy genuine products.

Steps to use the converter cable from macbook to projector

Step 1: Start Macbook and Turn on the projector.

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Step 2: Connect the projector's video cable (VGA or HDMI) to your Macbook.

Step 3: Go to Apple Menu > Select System Preferences > Select Display.

Step 4: In the Display tab, select Show All to start displaying content. Then, you can select display options and screen brightness.

How to customize the presentation screen from MacBook

Step 1: Select Apple menu > Click System Preference > Next click Displays.

Step 2: Then, you adjust the parameters such as:

- Optimize For: Change the resolution of the MacBook and the projected image.

- Rotation: Change the orientation of both the MacBook and the projection.

- Refresh Rate: Adjust the delay on the projection screen.

- Underscan: Adjust the size of the display. To shrink the screen, drag this slider to the right.

Step 3: Click Arrangement > Click on Mirror Displays to use the projector as a second screen

Some errors when connecting MacBook to projector

Projected image is blurry

Blurry projected images occur because you have not adjusted the focus on the projector correctly. You should turn the Focus adjustment knob on the projector until the image is clear.

Projector not receiving signal from MacBook

This error may be caused by a broken or loose cable. You can check the cable again or try connecting your Macbook to another projector to see if it works properly.

Projector has no sound

When connected to the projector and no sound is emitted in the video on the Macbook, the cause may come from the audio jack connected from the Macbook to the projector. The Mini Displayport port does not support audio transmission and the USB-C port supports image, audio and charging transmission. If it still does not work, check the volume mode on the Macbook and then restart the computer to check the sound.

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Lesley Montoya

Update 16 January 2025