7 Easy Steps to Use a Projector with a DVD Player without HDMI Cables

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Learn how to use an RCA cable to play a DVD player through a projector
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Connecting a DVD player to a movie projector is a straightforward task that requires the use of an RCA cable to bring both components together. The steps following will guide you through the process.

Things You Should Know

  • Connect the projector to power, then connect the DVD player to the projector with RCA cables.
  • Plug in the cables to the same-colored ports.
  • Some projectors might need external speakers to play audio.

Steps

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  1. Then plug the cable to an electrical source (to wall). Leave this turned off for now.
  2. Again, leave it turned off for now.
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  3. Then connect it to the back of the projector.
  4. If you want to use speakers, connect your speaker cable (usually green) to the back of the projector, where it says "Audio Out". Turn on the speakers.
  5. Turn the power on at the wall socket first, then turn on the actual devices.
  6. If you can't see picture on the screen or it says "No signal", check the RCA Cable connection or press the "Source" button and select "Video". If your projector has a button that says "Source Search", push that button and it will search for signal itself.
  7. You should be ready to watch your film now.
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    Does this work for game consoles?
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    You may need to configure some things (such as getting an HDMI-to-VGA adapter), but this should work fine.
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    Does it work with a Blu-ray player?
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    As long as the cables are the same, then yes. The projector doesn't care what's plugged into it, so long as the cable is the right one.
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    How can I connect a Hitachi projector to an LG DVD player?
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    You can connect using either a WiFi module or directly using HDMI/VGA cables. You cannot use USB as data transfer rate is too slow.
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      • Always read the manuals accompanying both the DVD player and the movie projector before commencing. There may be variations or different approaches required, depending on the brand.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A movie projector
      • DVD player
      • Projector power cable
      • RCA cable

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