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jbnyc 9:46 PM - 23 August, 2009
i started using video sl few months ago, and now i want to start doing gigs mixing videos, i try looking here for a thread about it but couldn't find anything, i'm looking to buy 2 lcd's ( i found out, plasmas are way too heavy to hang and carry around) i still cant decide witch ones to buy, its between sony bravias,sharp aquos, or samsungs, all between the range of 750 and 800 bucks each,

first question is... witch lcd you guys think is best for the money? i want a 40 inch, personally i think 37 is too small and 42 will be out of my budget, since most 42's i've seen are plasmas and the next size i've seen is 46".

second question.... how long are the hdmi cables you guys use? and around how much are they? and how or what do i need to link both lcd's?

and last and least question lol..... what c clamps or wrap clamps do u guys recomend me?


thank you very much for your time, just waiting for your valuable knowledge to head out to costco or best buy lol thanks!!
Rebelguy 10:52 PM - 23 August, 2009
Head over to djchat.com and do a search on the topics you mentioned. You will find a ton of information.
DJLRock 12:05 AM - 24 August, 2009
i use 50" and 60" samsung plasmas.
the length of cable all depends on how far away you are going to be from you setup. you'll need to split the signal to get it to the screens.
what are you putting them on?
jbnyc 12:36 AM - 24 August, 2009
REBELGUY: thanks for the info,ill check that site.

DJLROCK: 50 and 60"? wow , what truss do you use? isnt it too heavy to carry them around?

right now i have one of those american dj truss, the 40" lcd is only 32 pounds without the stand, ive seen few dj's use them with 40" lcd's clamped with 2 of those wrap clamps, i want to upgrade my truss in the future tho.

i just checked some 25 ft. hdmi's in ebay for 16 bucks, i dont know if they would do the job :S
DJLRock 12:41 AM - 24 August, 2009
i use global truss with base plates and the sand bags. i have rolling cases for the screens. but they're also being used on very big events so theres crews of about 10 people.
lvmez 1:12 AM - 24 August, 2009
hey jb, get all your cables from here, great prices: www.monoprice.com
jbnyc 1:34 AM - 24 August, 2009
ill check that truss,thanks djlrock

thanks lvmez.
djbigboy 5:52 PM - 24 August, 2009
Wouldn't it still be cheaper to use projectors/screens?
lvmez 6:13 PM - 24 August, 2009
projectors might easier to carry around but a good one is very expensive. for that price you can get two large plasmas. plasmas look good on truss.
Dj Ace 7:57 PM - 24 August, 2009
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i use global truss with base plates and the sand bags. i have rolling cases for the screens. but they're also being used on very big events so theres crews of about 10 people.

Pics?
jbnyc 11:06 PM - 24 August, 2009
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projectors might easier to carry around but a good one is very expensive. for that price you can get two large plasmas. plasmas look good on truss.


thats true, i like the way lcd's look better, plus projectors you have to place them in the middle of the dance floor on a table and to me tht looks cheesy, but thats only my oppinion, thanks anyway dj big boy :)
dj hes 11:24 PM - 24 August, 2009
www.scratchlive.net

I posted this awhile ago. I bought 2 40" LCDs, mine are Toshibas and I paid $700 each.


They work great, even used them for my wedding slide shows and the guests were really amazed by them. I dont use HDMI, as others have mentioned I used monoprice, and I got some long VGA cables for CHEAP.

Hope the thread helps, be sure to look further down to see updated pics of the final product
Kenny Q 11:32 PM - 24 August, 2009
I use a pair of 40" LCDs with built in DVD players.
I bought them with DVD players so I can use them for wedding reception cocktail hour with photo montage of the families.
I have 4 TV stands. Two of them allow me to have two TVs back to back.
Click on links to look at the pics.

i199.photobucket.com
i199.photobucket.com
djbigboy 11:51 PM - 24 August, 2009
I thought two short throw projectors with rear projection screens would be easier and cheaper...

cgi.ebay.com

screen

cgi.ebay.com

Guess i am wrong...educated again...but I know, personally, i can't be trusted with moving a tv...ANY tv
DJLRock 11:52 PM - 24 August, 2009
the projector will obviously get you a bigger image but for a short throw rear setup its definitely more.
Kenny Q 1:34 AM - 25 August, 2009
TVs are a quick and easy setup for me.
Both TVs fit in the back seat of my truck.
I will buy more TVs in the future.
lvmez 1:35 AM - 25 August, 2009
imo, lcd's look good for mobile and projectors look good for lounges.
jbnyc 2:45 AM - 25 August, 2009
Quote:
www.scratchlive.net

I posted this awhile ago. I bought 2 40" LCDs, mine are Toshibas and I paid $700 each.


They work great, even used them for my wedding slide shows and the guests were really amazed by them. I dont use HDMI, as others have mentioned I used monoprice, and I got some long VGA cables for CHEAP.

Hope the thread helps, be sure to look further down to see updated pics of the final product


i like the setup hes!! it was very creative the way you hold the tvs on the speaker stands, do u still use the same setup? and did u buy a carrying case?
jbnyc 2:49 AM - 25 August, 2009
Quote:
I thought two short throw projectors with rear projection screens would be easier and cheaper...

cgi.ebay.com

screen

cgi.ebay.com

Guess i am wrong...educated again...but I know, personally, i can't be trusted with moving a tv...ANY tv


i see what u mean, in a way its better a projector cause if a place has a big wall, you can have an 80" screen and people all the way in the back can see it, but you kno, is easier to get an extra 400 bucks to do video with plasmas than with a projector, thats what i think is like " the new thing" lol
djbigboy 4:55 PM - 25 August, 2009
I think its because I am a klutz, I could never really imagine bringing a big azz Tv or two to a gig.....It would seem easier to set up Tv's as well...
dj hes 4:59 PM - 25 August, 2009
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imo, lcd's look good for mobile and projectors look good for lounges.


+1 The lighting for mobile gigs sometimes isnt goog with projectors.
djrayray0981 5:01 PM - 25 August, 2009
Seting up T.V's might be easier, but it's no one man team. if I was able to find something light that i could put up myself. I would definitly do it. Would love a set up like Kenny Q.
dj hes 5:02 PM - 25 August, 2009
Quote:
Quote:
www.scratchlive.net

I posted this awhile ago. I bought 2 40" LCDs, mine are Toshibas and I paid $700 each.


They work great, even used them for my wedding slide shows and the guests were really amazed by them. I dont use HDMI, as others have mentioned I used monoprice, and I got some long VGA cables for CHEAP.

Hope the thread helps, be sure to look further down to see updated pics of the final product


i like the setup hes!! it was very creative the way you hold the tvs on the speaker stands, do u still use the same setup? and did u buy a carrying case?


thanks man, Yep I use the same setup still, im looking at adding 2 projectors (had 1 but broke it) for the night club ill be djing soon. I didnt buy any cases yet but I need to figure something out for that, currently the blanket / pillow combo works lol.
Rebelguy 5:14 PM - 25 August, 2009
I can have my projector and screen up and running in 10 minutes. Not sure how setting up TVs with trussing and having to run the wiring is easier. Right now I can fill a 6' x 8' screen from 6 feet behind the screen so I am not taking up to much space.
dj hes 5:40 PM - 25 August, 2009
Rebel, what type of projector are you using? it has a short throw i assume, and what is the lumens?
Funkytownstopsix 6:01 PM - 25 August, 2009
I'm with rebelguy I have lcd's and a projector with screen,,,, check my profile for info. I prefer the projector it's a better wow factor. I get more gig's because of it.... Might take me about 11 mins for me to setup cause I like to drink beer while doing it : ) but either way it much easier to transport. My screen has wheels and is light my projector is light. Once set up,,,, people are in awhwwh... I didn't get that with my lcd's plus I don't have to worry about people knocking it over like I did with my lcd's.... If your looking for the greatest and latest and are set on getting flat tv's then you might want to look at a LED I say again LED,,,, lighter and thinner than LCD. Right now a little pricey but they will come down like all others,,, they show darker colors such as black much better.
dj hes 7:39 PM - 25 August, 2009
Funkytown, you must have a rear projection screen too? I agree that I do have to worry bout pp knocking the screens over, but i have to worry about pp bumping the projector for mobile gigs too. and usually if its in front of me, i cant even see the screen and if its off center, or not even showing on the screen if pp bump it.

If you dont have reap projection, where do you place the projector so it doesnt get bumped?
Kenny Q 8:15 PM - 25 August, 2009
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If your looking for the greatest and latest and are set on getting flat tv's then you might want to look at a LED I say again LED,,,, lighter and thinner than LCD. Right now a little pricey but they will come down like all others,,, they show darker colors such as black much better.

Wow. I've gotta see this.
Funkytownstopsix 8:18 PM - 25 August, 2009
just do a search you will find out....
dj hes 8:21 PM - 25 August, 2009
LEDs are dope, they are SUPER thin, but they actually dont weight less that an LCD. Def the future tho..
skinnyguy 9:48 PM - 25 August, 2009
vodpod.com
dj hes 9:53 PM - 25 August, 2009
that is the answer to everything.....! quality looked poor, but the idea is genius.
skinnyguy 9:55 PM - 25 August, 2009
when those bendable led or oled screens come out at an affordable price, THAT will be the day..

looked at your wedding pics hes. how did ya get that lcd mounted on the stand?
dj hes 9:59 PM - 25 August, 2009
No doubt man, as soon as they are affordable im on it!

I used a regular flat panel mount, and mounted it to particle board. then I used U bolts to attach the particle board to the Hydrolic Speaker stands. I posted the thread on it earlier.
djbigboy 10:19 PM - 25 August, 2009
all the good ish is coming from new zealand???
Dj Expert 5:17 PM - 26 August, 2009
So how much do you guys charge for doing VJ service? I'm new to video. If I have to carry around TV monitors my price would at least have to double...
dj hes 5:32 PM - 26 August, 2009
it depends is always the answer. Usually $500- $1000 for LCDs, but sometimes $300 for Frat / Sorority gigs that will bring more buisness to my clubs. The TVs only weigh 40lbs, it is more work to set up than a projector tho.
Dj Expert 7:03 PM - 26 August, 2009
Whats recommended, projector or LCD's?? I havn't bought anything for doing mobile video gigs besides the video SL plug in but thats still under my new toy category.
dj vmb 7:42 PM - 26 August, 2009
Its a personal preference. Either will work fine. Just depends on how you want your setups to look.
threat 9:18 PM - 26 August, 2009
is there a decent projector that exists without the price of bulbs being nearly as much as the projector itself - anyone know of a way round this?
DJLRock 9:22 PM - 26 August, 2009
around what? whats a decent projector? regular or short throw? if you arent doing short throw then it doesnt really matter. just get decent lumens.
threat 11:19 PM - 26 August, 2009
something for a small club room. i'm afraid of the high consumable prices when you alread outlay at the initial stage on the projector. for example - a few i've looked at could cost £400, but the bulbs costs £300 and ultimately they have a finite lifespan. or is this no more an issue than with a plasma tv for example?
Funkytownstopsix 11:20 PM - 26 August, 2009
Sup Hes,,,,yes sir i have a rear,,,,, I could never go with a front Pojector just as bad as LCD. I mean where would I put it. : ) take a look ,,a motorcycle gig I did www.vdjbig.com besides as a urban dj people will knock it over doing line dances.

Good projectors cost but you can find some good deals if you search and use Ebay and Craigslist.... I brought mine when you got a free bulb with it and that bulb cost 500... I should get the check or bulb this week they lost my rebate and I forgotunitl I saw this post so I called them and said we got you : )... I paid if i recall 1200 or less for mine and it has paid for it's self. Really you can't go wrong either way like VMB said it's personal preference. I
dj hes 5:03 PM - 27 August, 2009
Funky, ill have to check the site when i get home it looks blocked, but I think i am going to look at getting a rear projection then, i might as well get everything possible so i can do all different events. and if i retire, my game nights will kick ass.!
dj vmb 7:26 PM - 27 August, 2009
Funky, how far is your projector from that screen in that pic?
Funkytownstopsix 9:58 PM - 27 August, 2009
Right on the other side of bag bout 3 feet.
DJMark 10:03 PM - 27 August, 2009
Keep in mind when you're thinking about projector bulbs (some of which can be ridiculously expensive) that any good-size LCD screen is also using a form of (fluorescent) bulb as the backlight (while we wait for LED backlighting to become standard), and those do have a finite lifespan and are expensive to replace.

The main thing I'd worry about with LCD TV's at a mobile gig is the possibility of people bumping into them. It doesn't take much pressure on the face of a big LCD screen to permanently damage it.
dj hes 11:32 PM - 27 August, 2009
This looked like a cheap alternative to a rear projection screen, maybe too cheap, but resourceful!

Watchwww.youtube.com
Funkytownstopsix 11:40 PM - 27 August, 2009
Come one Hes......I'm cheap too but damn. Now how long would it take to put it together and tear down.. Whatever floats your boat... : )
dj hes 11:46 PM - 27 August, 2009
hahahahah! 47 minutes setup time i bet.
Funkytownstopsix 11:47 PM - 27 August, 2009
www.i-20riders.com

This is a pic of how close it was to the screen VMB forgive me for the mess on the table but free beers kept comin and I had to put it somewhere.
dj hes 3:39 PM - 28 August, 2009
Damn whast type of projector is that again? thats the shortest throw distance Projector i have seen, i def want a short throw too.
dj vmb 3:57 PM - 28 August, 2009
Thanks for the pic Big, I don't know if your good with renting that out, but I might need it for a gig I have. Basically there is a box for girls to dance in so that there silhouette is seen on the dance floor. It's right next to the Dj booth. I was thinking that a short throw would be perfect to put in that box and push the picture out to the dance floor instead of the girls silhouette. And just have the girls dance in the booth while i give them dollars. lol. My only concern now is what type of cloth or material they have in the box and will it be translucent enough for the projected video to show.
Funkytownstopsix 4:38 PM - 28 August, 2009
Here you go hes...www.engadget.com It use to be in my profile don't know what happened. I know it's not 3000 lumus but since it's such a short distance really no need as u saw from the video and pictures it's way bright enough.

VMB I don't know if I turst u there is this little issue with a vga connector. : ) Just joking u you got it if I am not using it for a fee.. I love money... I just wished we lived a little closer cause dude its a long a long way between us.
DJLRock 11:20 PM - 28 August, 2009
i use the benq mp771. its 3000 lumens and i think its over 70" from 3 feet.
dj hes 3:36 PM - 31 August, 2009
Thanks funky! thats dope, def want to get a short throw now, had no idea it could be that close....!
Dj Expert 6:24 PM - 31 August, 2009
My local Costco has 50" LG plasma TV's for 800.00
Funkytownstopsix 7:59 PM - 31 August, 2009
I have owned 2 plasma's and they both went out in less than a year, although I heard they are makiing them better. Not to mention have ever carried or tried to put one on the wall the bad boyz or heavy. I would really be scared to put one on a tripod.
dj vmb 8:00 PM - 31 August, 2009
Funky I have a question about the short throw. Lets say a club has already a projector mount and is angle perfectly to there screen. But there is no projector. If I had a short throw projector how would that work? The mount is 8 or 10 feet away and far enough for a regular projector not a short throw. Can you use the short throw and change the distance to how a regular projector would be?
Funkytownstopsix 8:05 PM - 31 August, 2009
How bout I just let you use my reg projector instead, I have one that I use in my game room only for video games on the P3. Don't ask lumus but I turst it would be bright enough for that gig. As far as the short throw there are some adjustment you can make with it. I have never tried it that far away so I can't say.
dj vmb 3:24 AM - 1 September, 2009
I was asking because I was thinking about buy a short throw soon.
DJLRock 3:30 AM - 1 September, 2009
check the benq mp771
Funkytownstopsix 12:14 PM - 1 September, 2009
I am sure it would work you can zoom in and out. The benQ is a good one too and I would have got that one if not for the price and free bulb that came with mine. 1300 for the projector and a $500 dollar bulb means I paid basically $800 for a short throw. That's my way of thinking. I'm happy with it and it serves it purpose. I can't wait to colab so we double the viewing pleasure....
Rebelguy 3:13 PM - 1 September, 2009
Average lifespan on bulbs is 4000 hours in eco mode and 3000 in full mode. Even if you are doing 6 hour gigs you are still talking 500 events. We are talking a year or two of gigs before a bulb change. That's easier to consider when I think of it that way.
dj hes 3:45 PM - 1 September, 2009
One thing tho, I bought 2 40" LCDs for 1400, which is the same or less than a short thrown projector + a rear projection screen.

I really do what to get both however, just pointing out costs. Shoot if I got a free bulb id buy the projector too. I gotta get a projector by oct, so i need to nut up soon.
Rebelguy 4:18 PM - 1 September, 2009
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One thing tho, I bought 2 40" LCDs for 1400, which is the same or less than a short thrown projector + a rear projection screen.

I really do what to get both however, just pointing out costs. Shoot if I got a free bulb id buy the projector too. I gotta get a projector by oct, so i need to nut up soon.


You also need to include mounting hardware and whatever you are going to hang the LCDs on.
dj hes 10:28 PM - 1 September, 2009
Thats true, professional stands are as much as a rear projection screen.
dj hes 12:54 AM - 2 September, 2009
What about this projector? BenQ MP522 ST....it has a short throw and is only bout $650 - $860

www.newegg.com
dj hes 1:03 AM - 2 September, 2009
shoot native and looks like it only does standard not wide screen.
DJLRock 4:47 AM - 2 September, 2009
it says 16:9. but its low contrast. lumens not that great. whats the throw ratio?
Funkytownstopsix 12:44 PM - 2 September, 2009
Specs on that website to me are pretty good for the price. But one thing I would for sure check into is that it is a front and rear. Because if it's only a front when you project from the back all title text would be reversed. I researched for 20 days straight before I brought mine. It was a nice chunk of change and I wanted to be sure I got the most for my money and not be stuck with some bs. I know money is tight these days but I would suggest that you buy something tested by the dj's on these forums even if it cost more. Companies will not take the projector back if it has time on the bulb or you would have to buy a new bulb to send it back to get your money back, in this case that might cost just as much as the projector. Check the return policy before you purchase... Just my two cents.
dj hes 5:17 PM - 2 September, 2009
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it says 16:9. but its low contrast. lumens not that great. whats the throw ratio?



Not sure on the throw but it is a short throw, 3 ft 51 inches i think.
dj hes 5:19 PM - 2 September, 2009
Quote:
Specs on that website to me are pretty good for the price. But one thing I would for sure check into is that it is a front and rear. Because if it's only a front when you project from the back all title text would be reversed. I researched for 20 days straight before I brought mine. It was a nice chunk of change and I wanted to be sure I got the most for my money and not be stuck with some bs. I know money is tight these days but I would suggest that you buy something tested by the dj's on these forums even if it cost more. Companies will not take the projector back if it has time on the bulb or you would have to buy a new bulb to send it back to get your money back, in this case that might cost just as much as the projector. Check the return policy before you purchase... Just my two cents.


I actually went ahead and bought it yesterday for $645 shipped. I know, i will probably regret it, but I needed something soon and I cant justify $1400 to the wife just yet. I will actually not be using it for rear projection yet, but i will check it out when i get it.
dj hes 10:04 PM - 16 September, 2009
Quote:
What about this projector? BenQ MP522 ST....it has a short throw and is only bout $650 - $860

www.newegg.com



I got this projector yesterday and hooked it up, pretty sick. HUGE display and I did get it new for $645. The quality is not HD, but it is pretty good, and bright. I am using this for a gig thursday to get a feel for it, but the throw distance is perfect, Short throw is the way to go....
jbnyc 10:59 PM - 4 October, 2009
any pics from that event hes?
dj hes 4:02 PM - 5 October, 2009
i7.photobucket.com

This is a REALLY bad picture, ill get another one thats better. You can barely see it but the projector is in the lower right side at an angle so it looks bad, and the screen shot was blurry, not the projector i swear.
Funkytownstopsix 5:45 PM - 5 October, 2009
cant tell much from pic.... the video is not so clear in the first place run this town tonight,, I love that vidoe.... I am confused to as where you are projecting to.
dj hes 6:11 PM - 5 October, 2009
Yeah sorry i really shouldnt have posted it since the pic is so crappy. I am projecting to a screen, but logistically its tough to set up because the screen is behind me, so the projector is to the right, so the angle is jacked. I got to work on the set up.

all in all tho pp were stoked on the setup i brought with me (tvs and projector)
jbnyc 7:48 PM - 5 October, 2009
its hot hes, the setup looks sick, thats the way i want mine to look like, hopefully you can get more pics, i end up buying 2 40" sony lcd's, im only missing the projector ,i have a gig on nov 21st for the 2 plasmas i cant wait lol, (first time im mixing video live) whattipe of splitter are you using for te hdmi cables? i got to buy mine but havent decide yet :$
dj hes 8:08 PM - 5 October, 2009
Thanks man and good luck to you on the gig! What type of stands are you going to use for the tvs?

I am not using an HDMI splitter, i am using a VGA amplifier from monoprice.com. i would check there for any cables, best prices. Ill take more pics next time i set em up. should be in 2 weeks
dj vmb 8:53 PM - 5 October, 2009
i'm sorry, what type of stands did you use for the tv's hes?
dj hes 9:00 PM - 5 October, 2009
I made custom stands from particle board, u bolts, and a speaker stand. I posted a thread somewhere on it if you want it let me know.
Funkytownstopsix 10:58 PM - 5 October, 2009
I think it looks good can tell it's not straight but looks clear in the pic to me. Are those lcd's on the right and left... My screen can get that high on the frames it came wit but I have yet to to put it behind me didn't want think people are looking at me...
jbnyc 6:03 AM - 6 October, 2009
im gonna use the poles from a light truss, 2 tv wall mounts and 2 wrap clamps for each v, ill try to post pics, and cool, i want to see more pics of your setup,thanks for the advice, how much did u pay for the vga amplifier?
dj hes 3:48 PM - 6 October, 2009
nice a truss is a good idea.
here is a 2 way splitter amplifier.
www.monoprice.com

I have the 4 way one it is only $23 buck and works like a charm.
www.monoprice.com

It sure beats spending all the money i did to rig a svideo setup, that alone was 3X more expensive because i didnt use this site, and the radio shack svideo amp doesnt even work anymore.
dj hes 3:50 PM - 6 October, 2009
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I think it looks good can tell it's not straight but looks clear in the pic to me. Are those lcd's on the right and left... My screen can get that high on the frames it came wit but I have yet to to put it behind me didn't want think people are looking at me...


Yeah they are LCDs, the dope part about the speaker stand is that they are hydrolic, so i can have the TV on the mounts and then raise them as high as i want. they work behind me pretty good cuz im not that tall (5 10")
www.ultimatesupport.com
Funkytownstopsix 5:21 PM - 6 October, 2009
Well at 6'4 I might have some issues...
jbnyc 1:12 AM - 7 October, 2009
Quote:
nice a truss is a good idea.
here is a 2 way splitter amplifier.
www.monoprice.com

I have the 4 way one it is only $23 buck and works like a charm.
www.monoprice.com

It sure beats spending all the money i did to rig a svideo setup, that alone was 3X more expensive because i didnt use this site, and the radio shack svideo amp doesnt even work anymore.



it looks good, i might get my hands on one of those, but, dont you think with hdmi cables it would have a little better image quality?
lvmez 1:15 AM - 7 October, 2009
hdmi looks great but most clubs are using vga or s-video.
jbnyc 1:20 AM - 7 October, 2009
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hdmi looks great but most clubs are using vga or s-video.


ohh, but i was asking for my setup, ill have 2 lcd's so for a mobile dj its better off hdmi i guess, :S
lvmez 1:32 AM - 7 October, 2009
for your own set up use hdmi. cables are cheap online.
dj hes 2:51 PM - 7 October, 2009
HDMI would look a little better, but not sure how much considering the quality of the videos are not HD. When you connect thru HDMI you can get 720p and 1080p depending on your TVs, however with VGA you can only get 1080i.

Again, if you got the money then HDMI would be best, one last thing to consider though, there is no HDMI to Mini Display Port to the new macs (OEM at least) you have to get a 3rd party adaptor.
lvmez 3:12 PM - 7 October, 2009
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there is no HDMI to Mini Display Port to the new macs (OEM at least) you have to get a 3rd party adaptor.


www.monoprice.com

problem solved.
jbnyc 12:29 AM - 10 October, 2009
thanks a lot, ill go hdmi then, now days hdmi cables are cheap, 2 years ago they were like 80 bucks for a 6 ft long lol
RedDemonSA 2:49 AM - 12 October, 2009
Hey Kenny, whered you get those stands at?
dj vmb 5:25 PM - 16 October, 2009
Hey RedDemon are you the guy that played around UTSA a couple years ago? I think you did video and had a drummer also.
RedDemonSA 12:58 PM - 17 October, 2009
yea, that was me. You're either talking about Espana or The Roadrunner Cantina. It couldn't have been more than a year and a half ago tho
eye357 3:42 PM - 17 October, 2009
you can always go cat6 to hdmi..very cheap that way n no loss.
dj vmb 4:51 PM - 19 October, 2009
Never actually saw you, A couple months after I got video I heard about you from a couple of buddies that had gone out. They said good things about you and the drummer. good stuff, where have you been video Dj'n out there? I've gotten turned downed with video in SA, so curious as to where you have been spinning. I used to spin downtown a lot.
DJ Sousay 10:35 PM - 6 November, 2009
How do you connect to more than one monitor at a time? How do you split the video feed to run to several Tvs/projectors?
lvmez 2:36 AM - 7 November, 2009
amplifer.

www.monoprice.com
FunkyRob 7:37 AM - 11 December, 2009
So I just bought a 32" Panasonic from costco. Currently the only way I have to connect is with my apple dvi to composite rca adapter. (it's late and no stores are open.)

I have this black border all the way around and the full screen isn't being utilized and I can't seem to adjust it. (about 1.5 inches on the sides and one inch on the top and bottom. I just ordered a 25ft dvi to hdmi cable and I'm wondering if this will solve that problem.

The TV also has a VGA input. I have a long DVI cable and need an adapter to convert to VGA. I'm wondering if i should try that too.
DJLRock 11:04 AM - 11 December, 2009
Turn on overscan I think. In display settings
DJ PopRoXXX 3:23 PM - 11 December, 2009
you can get a DVI to VGA adapter for around $15-$20. Best buy has them at some good prices usually too. I had to buy one on the fly for a gig and it cost me $13+tax, I believe.
FunkyRob 6:08 PM - 11 December, 2009
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Turn on overscan I think. In display settings


I noticed overscan actually exends out too far and I lose some of the image
jbnyc 4:41 AM - 12 December, 2009
i use stretched settings on the display settings
FunkyRob 11:24 PM - 14 December, 2009
I already had the apple DVI to VGA adapter so I picked up a VGA cable and and a VGA extention cable cause it wasn't long enough.

The display is much more proper now.


Still waiting on the DVI to HDMI cable I ordered. Something tells me that it will be a bit of overkill though. It's not like these videos I made in handbrake and the downloads from 8thwonder are HD quality.