Questions & Answers
151 Questions from the Community
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can we surf the internet on the iPod while connected to a TV for a bigger screen surfing?
- Asked by PG from Quebec
- Oct 7, 2009
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Can I use this cable to plug my iPhone 3GS into a standard definition TV?
- Asked by ED from San Jose
- Oct 8, 2009
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I am pretty sure the answer is no. It appears that all the current iPhone/iPod devices output 480p (progressive) to the Component outputs. Most standard definition TV's only accept 480i (interlaced) signals. This mismatch (sending a 480p signal to a 480i TV) causes the video signal to appear 'scrambled' on your TV. The Composite cable should work fine.
- Answered by SF from MOUNT PLEASANT
- Nov 2, 2009
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will this cable connection work with a tv that just has the red, white, and yellow inputs?
How do I hook it up to a tv which only has red, white and yellow inputs?
- Asked by LB from Salt Lake City
- Oct 10, 2009
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No, you would need the Apple Composite AV Cable.
- Answered by RH from Bossier City
- Oct 10, 2009
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If I can watch movies through my tv, can I play an ipod game through my TV screen also?
Using the Component AV Cable,
I am curious to know if it is possible to play the ipod Nano 4th gen through the tv screen,
just like a movie or a music video?- Asked by JC from MARONG
- Oct 9, 2009
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Will the Apple Component AV cable work with 3rd Generation iPod Touch?
32G model
- Asked by RC from Colorado Springs
- Oct 8, 2009
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No it will not work. I purchased one and it did not work. I assumed the cables were defective so I returned them and was able to test some more brand new official Apple cables and it still does not work.
Apple has a web page that says the cables work with the late 2009 3rd gen Ipod Touch but when called the first time I was told the cables should work. When I called after testing them and they did not work another Apple Tech confirmed that they won't work and that Apple may offer some compatible cables in the future.- Answered by WW from Waterloo
- Oct 25, 2009
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GOT A SONY 42" TV AND BOUGHT THE COMPOSITE CABLES I ONLY HEAR AUDIO DOES THIS MEAN I NEED THE COMPONENT AV'S
- Asked by JC from GARDEN CITY
- Oct 12, 2009
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Got classic 80gb which av cable do i need to watch videos on tv - composite or component?
- Asked by KM from HIGH WYCOMBE
- Oct 1, 2009
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It depends on the TV, whether it's got a component (5 inputs) or composite (3 inputs).
- Answered by JO from WYNNUM WEST
- Oct 6, 2009
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Can I watch BBC iPlayer or Sky Mobile TV player over the component cable
- Asked by MT from Bradford-On-Avon
- Nov 11, 2009
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Currently the answer is no as Sky Mobile TV player app has been blocked from giving a TV out signal which was confirmed by Apple Tech Support . This cable WILL let you project a movie , youtube videos & you can also use this to watch BBC iplayer though I was only able to get audio on the Sky Mobile TV player app .
- Answered by JD from London
- Nov 12, 2009
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Will these work with an iPhone 3GS running 3.12 and what resolution would be displayed?
- Asked by HH from Louisville
- Dec 3, 2009
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Is there a huge difference in the quality between component and composite?
- Asked by MK from Velen
- Oct 25, 2009
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There is a noticeable difference between component and composite. Use Component if your TV offers this connection. The cables are the same price so no difference here.
- Answered by EG from Huntington Beach
- Oct 26, 2009
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What is the difference between the apple composite and component av cables?? Which do I need?
Also, is there anything that I can use to hook up my ipod touch to a computer monitor?? Perhaps through the VGA cable or something. Any ideas?
Really appreciate the help, thank you!- Asked by GC from West Covina
- Nov 28, 2009
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Composite and component are two different output standards that carry video and audio for devices hooking up to your TV. Component video is made up of 5 cables: red, blue, and green for video, and red and white for audio. Composite is 3 cables: yellow for video, and red and white for audio. Component cables will give you the best picture of the two, but you can only use it if your TV has a component video input. Look on the back of your TV to see if you do. If you only have a composite input, you should buy that cable.
- Answered by JF from Souderton
- Nov 29, 2009
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Where's composite input (red/white/yellow) TV version of this cable? Discontinued?
The "Apple Composite AV Cable", a version of this cable for connecting an iPod to a composite input (red/white/yellow) TV, seems to have disappeared from the Canadian Apple Store website.
The Apple Composite AV Cable is mentioned in Support documents and in the questions and answers at the Apple Store site, but isn't in the store itself. Has it been discontinued? Or is it brand new and Canada hasn't gotten it yet?
Some forum posts talk about problems using the cable with newer versions of the iPhone & iPod Touch, so maybe these problems have caused them to pull the product all of a sudden.
Or maybe it's just a glitch in the Canadian Apple Store website.
I work near an Apple Store in Vancouver, so I will inquire in person tomorrow & reveal all here if possible.
Also interested in hearing about 3rd party alternatives, if any are reliable & cheaper. Griffin's version, incl power adaptor like Apple, costs even more -- $70 or $80!- Asked by DP from Vancouver
- Dec 16, 2009
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I have a 16g ipod touch.how do i know what generation it is?
I recieved a 16g ipod touch as a gift(on 10/7/09).How do I find out what generation is is?I dosent have a camera in it.
- Asked by TG from calimesa
- Oct 10, 2009
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If it can play music when no headset is plugged in, then it is second gen. If it cant, and you need a headset to listen to music, you have a 1st gen.
Most likely a second gen because of the purchase date.- Answered by LP from Charlottetown
- Oct 11, 2009
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Can I use the Component Cables to connect my 3GS to a Standard 3-RCA Plug TV?
I currently have a Standard Definition TV but I plan on getting a HD TV soon. I dont want to buy both sets of cables, so can I just use 3 of the 5 Component Cables to connect to my standard TV? If yes, which 1 of the 3 video cables do I use? Thanks!
- Asked by BM from Novato
- Nov 20, 2009
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Does this product show all video output from the iPhone? I.E. the application screen and all output from all applications.
- Asked by JG from Naperville
- Oct 11, 2009
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Would it work in a car stereo with RCA jacks while driving? ie. Music playing with no video
- Asked by TK from Earlwood
- Oct 6, 2009
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Can I play video from the YouTube app on my tv with this? Do 3rd party developers have access to this in the API?
- Asked by ML from New York
- Nov 28, 2009
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Which AV cable do I use to connect and itouch to a TV?
I have a new 3 Gen. itouch
- Asked by JB from Rodanthe
- Nov 19, 2009
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CAN I VIEW MY TV SHOW FROM MY IPOD TOUCH TO MY TV?
- Asked by RN from TOBYHANNA
- Oct 13, 2009
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YES! whatever videos you can watch on your ipod will be viewable on your TV... it's kinda like hooking up a dvd-player or vcr or video game. the only difference is that you can't see your playlist on your television screen...
you still scroll thru your playlist by looking at your ipod or iphone's screen, but when your video starts playing, the tiny ipod screen shuts itself off while your video (and sound) are now being played thru your TV.
pretty cool actually to see a movie designed for a 2 inch screen blown up to a 30+ inch screen. Usually the quality is quite surprisingly good for the amount of magnification.- Answered by KW from Birmingham
- Oct 24, 2009
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