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Projector

Forum discussion tagged with Projector.
  1. SK2005

    Question Confused how to connect laptop to projector and then to the surround system .

    Hey- I am confused how to connect my laptop to my projector (Wzacto NEO ) (2 hdmi port)(1-arc 2- hdmi in) which says has ARC port and connecting it to home theatre I have Sony DAV-DZ350 which only has an hdmi ARC OUT so that I could get 5.1 Dolby digital plus I tried connecting everything...
  2. P

    Question Is it possible to connect a 5.1 home theatre soundbar surround sound system to a projector via an a/v receiver?

    Hi all, I moved into a small space that doesn't really have room for a TV set-up, so I've opted for a projector. However, it's my first time trying to set something like this up, so I'm a bit confused! I just purchased the following items that I am hoping to connect together: VIZIO V-Series...
  3. F

    Question How to wirelessly connect projector with Chromecast to soundbar?

    Hi, I have been searching for an answer to this but no one seems to have the same situation. My setup: - Projector at the back of the room, with Chromecast as the input source. I cast to the Chromecast from my phone. ViewSonic Pro7827HD with 3.5mm out, USB power out, HDMI in, HDMI/MHL in, plus...
  4. testingonetwothree

    Solved! Alternative to XGIMI MoGo Pro Portable Projector

    I was initially interested in the XGIMI MoGo Pro for its portability (taking from living room to bedroom), built-in Android TV, autofocus/auto keystone correction, and decent speaker. I bought a discounted one for $450, and I like almost everything about it...except that it is really only...
  5. C

    Solved! Projectors w/ no Dolby support- using Receiver for audio

    With the cheap projectors that don't support Dolby, it seems they play no audio and the manufacturers say to change the source to PCM to fix. But if my source (Firestick) is plugged to my Yamaha RX-V583 Receiver on HDMI IN, and the receiver passes signal through to the Cheap projector (e.g...
  6. Z

    Question No 5.1 sound Win10, splitter hdmi2.2 IN/passthrough/optical+hdmi2.2 OUT, 4k 60Hz uhd projector, dolby atmos soundbar

    I have issue because my PC recognize only projector and send only stereo sound (I don't know what format is output from my PC). I can't force it to 5.1 even splitter is set to just passthrough (I don't want to infect on sound quality with splitter) and optical cable is connected to soundbar and...
  7. G

    Solved! How to connect speaker amp to projector with LAN / CAT 6

    I have a socket and HDMI cable on ceiling for projector in home cinema room., the HDMI exits out from wall in cinema room next to 2 co-axial ports, 2 CAT 6 ports and power sockets in the same room. There are cables for 4 surround sound speakers and one subwoofer in the cinema room however these...
  8. A

    Solved! Trouble connecting projector to receiver and connecting laptop to receiver to stream video and sound to 5.1 speaker surround system

    Curious if any of yall know the answer to my audio/video problem. So I'm trying to get my home theater set up. I have a benQ projector, a new yamaha receiver from costco, and 5 speakers. I'm trying to stream video from computer to the projector and have audio go through my surround sound...
  9. TheDudeAdibes

    Solved! HDMI source not supported on Epson Projector.

    Hi folks, Hoping someone can help. There appears to be some knowledgeable people on here. I have a Yamaha RX-V673 receiver. It has a Amazon Fire TV, android box and PS4 going into HDMI inputs. The HDMI output is linked to a TV. All works perfectly. I recently added an Epson EB-W39 HD...
  10. A

    Solved! Can not connect epsom projector to soundbar

    I am currently trying to connect my Samsung sound bar into my ex5260/pro epson projector. Currently my PlayStation plugged straight into projector and is using the projectors sound. I tried connecting HDMI from sound bar into my second hdmi port in my projector and nothing happened!!! (The...
  11. A

    Finding out the differences between different Epson Projector models

    I've got some ELPLP58 projector lamps which appear to be brand new. I'd like to buy a projector to use them in, but it seems like there are a fair few models which used this lamp. This includes the EB-S9, EB-X9 and EB-W9 (and -S/-X/-W10 etc etc). Does anyone know what the difference between...
  12. J

    Solved! Home cinema blu ray sound set up help.

    I have a Panasonic blu ray player (only has hdmi connection) connected to my projector the projector is then sent to my Sony amp through red and white phonos but I get no sound just image. I'm lost at what to do next. I have checked all audio and display functions in all menus. Panasonic...
  13. M

    Solved! can I split my cable signal into video and audio through a 1 in 2 out HDMI converter?

    Looking for help, I have a new projector and a sound bar that I want to use together, but the projector has no audio out, and I don' want to buy a receiver and speakers at this time. can I split the source by using a 1 in 2 out HDMI converter?
  14. A

    Solved! Laptop to Dell projector

    I'm running windows 10 and recently purchased a Dell projector. I can project only powerpoint presentations, nothing else except the laptop desktop picture.
  15. D

    Solved! optoma uhd 65 and windows 10

    Ok I am new to projectors but I think I am having an issue with Windows 10, miracast and my new Optoma projector. Maybe this goes in the Windows 10 forum - I am guessing at the culprit. I have been messing with this for 2 hours now and find windows 10 is apparently much worse than windows 7 in...
  16. J

    Solved! Projecting for Golf simulator

    I have a projector with native 16:9 aspect ratio 1920 x 1080p. My screen is 151" W x 108" H. The best use of the screen is a 16:10 aspect ratio. My computer monitor is capable of displaying 2560 x 1440. My graphics card is GeForce GTX 1080 w/ 8gbddr. should I create a 1920 x 1010...
  17. C

    Solved! Home audio sound bar w/ fire tv stick suggestions?

    Hi all, I am looking for suggestions, my current setup is a projector on a thick wooden coffee table. I use an amazon fire tv stick. I am thinking about installing (screwing?) a sound bar under that table so it's "invisible " and maybe a bass system in/behind the sofa. It needs to be Bluetooth...
  18. G

    Solved! how can i connect my hp detachable laptop to epson projector

    HP x2 Detachable 10-p019TU Intel x5-Z8350 Quad Core Windows 10 Touchscreen Notebook (Natural Silver). The view says undetectable.source not found everytime i connect to projector using usb. I use usb because its the only available port in my laptop.
  19. L

    Solved! Netflix audio on projector

    Hi. I’ve seen a few topics related to this but nothing that resolves it. I’m using the official Apple lightning to HDMI adaptor to connect my iPad to a projector. Everything seems to work ok apart from when trying to watch Netflix. Older shows and films on Netflix work fine but newer things...
  20. R

    Solved! 1x4 splitter and audio setup

    Hello Hope someone can help. I have 4 televisions on a 1x4 splitter 4K HDMI. two of them are 4k only. No problem at all with the video. I have the xfinity cable box split to the splitter directly. I have an Onkyo 9.2 787 with many 2.2 HDMI's. Help me to connect. When connecting directly to...