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316 Questions from the Community
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What is the difference between component av cable and composite av cable
- Asked by Yong Won K from Orangeburg
- Dec 2, 2010
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The Composite AV has 3 connections to your TV - the combined video signal and audio left and right. The Component AV cable has 3 connectors for video (separated into Red, Blue and Green signals to produce a better picture) and the left and right audio connectors.
Most older TVs that have AV inputs will have a set of composite inputs as will as some HDTVs, but typically only HDTVs have the Component inputs. Check your TVs inputs to see what you need. If the input on the TV has only 3 connectors (yellow, white and red) it is composite and if there are 5 connectors in the input grouping together you need the component cable.- Answered by Brian B from Montgomery
- Dec 2, 2010
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Can i use the cable to watch BBC iPlayer through my tv from my iPad?
- Asked by Matthew B
- Mar 23, 2011
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I think I have found the answer. Instead of accessing iplayer through the iplayer app, do it through safari. This seems to work for me. Good luck
- Answered by Suzanne T
- Jun 4, 2011
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With my iPad 2, they sold me a VGA Adapter so I can link my iPad to a projector or TV. But I need another cable, what is it? Or do I start over?
- Asked by Jill D from Oskaloosa
- Nov 3, 2011
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You need a VGA cable. This cable will work with the iPad, with no adapter. The benefits of the VGA cable is that it is more commonly found on projectors, and the quality can be somewhat better than component.
- Answered by Michael M from Kingsport
- Nov 4, 2011
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can it play your iphone 4 music through your car stereo?
- Asked by Richard C
- Mar 26, 2011
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Yes! I bought this cable for my I-Pod 4 originally and tried it when I just got my I-Phone 4. It works great, the sound quality is wonderful. I have a 2009 Nissan Murano that I choose not to purchase the "tech package" on which included the I-Pod adapter. So now I just hook up the I-Pod or I-Phone using the rca audio jacks that are in the car with this cable. The downfall is that it does not charge at the same time..I have a seperate cable for that.
Hope this helps.- Answered by Andrea P from Southwest Ranches
- May 22, 2011
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What cable do I need to play video's on my macbook pro on my tv?
- Asked by Katie G
- Nov 27, 2011
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So here is everything you need to buy:
Apple Mini Display to HDMI Adapter
HDMI Cable(if you don't have any)
and of course a TV that support HDMI.
AND you get both video and audio.- Answered by Troy U
- Apr 7, 2012
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Does this composite av cable work with new ios 5.1version?
- Asked by Steven Y from Fort Lee
- Mar 30, 2012
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I purchased this exact same set from apple a few weeks ago. It worked great with 5.1 at the begining and now it does not even charge or connect to my PC anymore... I'm reading over forums to find an answer to my problem. Poke me if you find anything please!
- Answered by Marc-andre S from Ottawa
- May 4, 2012
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Can you watch movies from the netflix app and stream them to your tv?
- Asked by Madison B from Wildwood
- Dec 31, 2010
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YES you can connect the AV COMPONENT CABLES to any ipad, iphone or ipod touch & then to your tv. but as far as i know once you hook up the cables you will only be able to see the video on one device at a time... i hope this answers your questions.
- Answered by Timothy B from Oxford
- Jan 22, 2011
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How can I connect my Iphone to an Interactive Board / Smartboard? Is this possible?
- Asked by Marcelo B from Cairnlea
- Feb 19, 2011
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Yes it is possible. Purchase an Apple Component AV Cable. Connect the 3 prongs (red, white and yellow to the smartboard). The usb does not connect to the smartboard. Connect the other end to the iphone. Select Composite on the input selector on the smartboard. This only works if you want to play a movie downloaded from itunes etc. The USB can be used to charge the iphone if you have an adapter for the plug-in. Plug adapter into outlet and place USB into the adapter.
- Answered by Carey B from Linwood
- Oct 31, 2011
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What's the best way to connect Iphone to home stereo and maintain digital sound quality?
- Asked by Tim W from Frisco
- Jan 7, 2011
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All of the Apple portable devices output an analog signal rather than a digital signal. To get the best quality sound, you should turn the volume all the way up on the iPhone (or iPad, iPod, etc.), and adjust the listening volume using the stereo. In general, sound quality will be limited by the type of file - MP3 and other compressed formats will limit fidelity. Thus, for playing via a stereo I suggest storing Apple Lossless versions of your music on a computer running iTunes. If you want 'audiophile' grade sound, you should add an external digital to analog converter with a computer interface (like USB) rather than use the circuits built into the portable device.
- Answered by Frank W from Minneapolis
- Mar 18, 2011
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Would like to connect my New I -Pad to my Bang& Olufsen Hi Fi what cable do I need .
- Asked by Willem J B from Seattle
- Apr 7, 2012
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How can I connect my macbook pro to my tv or projector? What cable or adapters would I need?
Wonderworld Projector
- Asked by Sharon B from Mesquite
- Dec 26, 2010
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Can we play iPhone games on TV through this cable?
- Asked by Shelton S
- Dec 1, 2010
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You can if the game supports it for exampl copper 2 dose this
- Answered by Luke W
- Jan 2, 2011
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Can you use these cables to watch videos from the xfinity app from iPhone 4 to tv?
- Asked by Kathleen J R from Collingswood
- Jun 7, 2011
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I attempted to use the Xfiniy app via my iPad2 and the video did not connect through my TV. I was successful with streaming content from my Netflix app. Apparently it does not appear that Xfinity is yet formatted for this AV Cable.
- Answered by Dan R from Westminster
- Feb 14, 2012
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I have usb connection on my TV, do i still need this?
- Asked by Stacy B from Roselle Park
- Dec 15, 2011
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In this case, the USB is merely a power connection. I don't think you'd be able to charge an iPhone or iPad from the TV's USB port, and the TV definitely wouldn't receive any audio or video signal from your device.
- Answered by Benjamin S from Chicago
- Feb 18, 2012
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Can I use this cable to watch videos from apps such as YouTube & Hulu Plus?
3rd Party Apps
- Asked by Caswell S from Bronx
- Dec 26, 2010
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I was able to watch YouTube but not Hulu...kinda disappointed.
- Answered by Sophia D from Marco Island
- Sep 22, 2011
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Is this cable works on iPhone 4 apps call ppstv to watch movie on tv?
- Asked by Siu Ming H from Brooklyn
- Mar 10, 2012
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Can I use an apple cable (component or composite) to stream Netflix from my iPod touch to my TV?
- Asked by Marcia L. S from Victor
- Dec 11, 2010
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After testing different Itouches, I found that 3rd generation doesn't work only audio is heard. With 4th gen audio and video works. Tech at the store said that it should work. Anybody have any ideas.
- Answered by Diane O from Simi Valley
- May 6, 2011
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Can I watch FaceTime on my TV with composite input from my iPhone4 when using this cable?
- Asked by Bruce B from Los Angeles
- Dec 29, 2010
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Yes you can. Works best with a big hd tv.
- Answered by Ryan L from Brampton
- Dec 4, 2011
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whats the difference between the composite av cable & the digital av adapter
- Asked by Jon H
- Jan 3, 2012
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The digital AV adapter is HDMI and includes a higher definition video output that the composite (RCA Jacks -Yellow, Red, White) which is analog video (yellow). I don't know if the audio signal is better in the HDMI vs the RCA (Red/White) - it depends on what the iPad sends.
- Answered by James H from Olmsted Falls
- Feb 1, 2012
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