Viewsonic Ceiling Projector

Will this work? (Cable box to monitor)?

Question by Billy B: Will this work? (Cable box to monitor)?
So, what I plan to do is, rather than buying a $ 260 monitor for my bedroom, buy a $ 200 monitor instead. I have a cable box and I was wondering if i could use a cable that converts S-Video to VGA. Would this work without any other hardware? I have a DirecTV standard receiver box and plan on buying probably viewsonic vx2433wm monitor.

Also, I planned on getting a VGA splitter, like this one

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-VGA-HD15-Male-Female/dp/B000BSHI4C/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c

—-or this one—–

http://www.amazon.com/Projector-Splitter-cable-Plated-connectors/dp/B000FI2EAG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260083236&sr=1-3

These VGA splitter cables are really meant to send one signal to two monitors but I want to use it to plug in the cable box AND the computer to the monitor so i don’t have to switch them out when i alternate use. Would the cable work for this or not? I obviously wouldn’t be using them both at once.

Considering audio, when using the cable box, I just about always use headphones. So, I planned on a cable that I already have which is RCA L and R to 3.5mm stereo (male), plugged into a coupler, with a male end of a 3.5mm cable with volume control on it plugged into that coupler, then my headphones plugged into that volume control cable. I am not too particular when it comes to sound quality, but am I going to even be able to make out the audio after all those connections?

Thank you for your help in any of the questions above because I know there are more than one =)

Best answer:

Answer by N
It should work, but your resolution will be of standard definition, that is, something like 640×480. This is not changeable.
Those splitters will not work; it will not discriminate what kind of signal should go through to the monitor and which should not at the same time. You will be better off investing in a KVM switch that will do what you want to do.

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Q&A: Playstation 3 question?

Question by ALEX: Playstation 3 question?
Is it possible to play a playstation 3 on a Viewsonic PJD2121 DLP Portable Projector

Best answer:

Answer by PoohBearPenguin
Yes.

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Q&A: PS3 wireless networking?

Question by faklempt: PS3 wireless networking?
need to know if its possible (and how) to output PS3 display to a projector screen wirelessly. A product like the link below is ideal:

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/projectors/wpg350.htm

… but WITH PS3 compatibility?
Data should be able to be streamed/transfered from the PS3’s WiFi card.

Best answer:

Answer by Double R
PS3 is designed to recieve signals from pc’s media players. But it is a one way street. only output is through HDMI or AV cables. Might try PS3 web site and go through their knowalge base although this is time comsuming. they have a list of devices that have backwards compatablity. If you can find some sort of bluetooth device to hookup it might work. good luck. I have a PS3 also.

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Q&A: which of these projectors is best???

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Question by Q: which of these projectors is best???
Well I want to get a proector for home use only to use it for movies or games in my room and I dont want something expensive. So here is what I ended with. (“D” stands for diagonal screen size at 3 meters distance between projector and screen) in “cm”

BenQ PB7100 DLP Projector
800×600 resolution, 1800 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 5.6 lbs
D = 159 to 191

BenQ PE5120 DLP Projector
854×480 resolution, 1100 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 6.4 lbs
D = (16:9 = 191 to 229) (4:3 = 156 to 187)

BenQ MP511+ DLP Projector
800×600 resolution, 2100 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 5.7 lbs
D = 191

InFocus Learn Big IN2102EP DLP Projector
800×600 resolution, 2500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 6.9 lbs
D = 174 to 190

Microtek MS4 DLP Projector
800×600 resolution, 1200 ANSI lumens, 1500:1 contrast, 4.5 lbs
D = 112 to 220

ViewSonic PJ503D DLP Projector
800×600 resolution, 1500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 5.7 lbs
D = 187

NIB Optoma DS305 DLP Home Theater Projector
800×600 resolution, 1800 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, 4.4 lbs

P.S all have almost the same price and same lamp life, and all are DLP since i’ve read that they are better than LCD.

Best answer:

Answer by ?
They all are DLP, have the same resolution and contrast ratio. The 4th one has better lumens and i’m guessing the weight does’nt matter to you.

You should get the 4th one.

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projector screen paint?

Question by Lamine K: projector screen paint?
i just purchased the viewsonic 6531w.. i would like to paint my wall ..
i have questions about SCREEN PAINT Projection….
whats the best product??? brand??

Best answer:

Answer by bbt91945
You will need to paint the wall with a flat white paint. There are no paint designed for use with projectors. There are plenty of video projector screen in the market, this way when you are not using it you can put it away. This way you can still put paintings on the wall or any decorations. Hope this will help you out.

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Creative things to do with a semi-broken flat screen monitor?

Question by Ariel: Creative things to do with a semi-broken flat screen monitor?
I found this Viewsonic 20″ flat screen monitor at my recycling center and brought it home. It works great for about an hour and then flickers like crazy. After a little research it seems like it is a hardware problem and there is nothing I can do about it.

So now I have this big 20″ monitor and I’m wondering if there are any creative things to do with it?
Like an ant farm or a projector or something? Any ideas?

Thanks!
-Ariel

Best answer:

Answer by Bill C
When you say it “flickers like crazy” – does the actual IMAGE flicker, or does just the BACK LIGHT flicker? If it is just a problem with the back light, you can find a replacement back light circuit for it, or just replace the bad component or do a McGyver fix (it is probably overheating, so cut open the case around the circuit to keep it cool!), OR… Use it as a projector screen, just find a cheap overhead projector and put the LCD on top of it or look at Instructibles.com for ideas.

If it is the actual LCD matrix that is broken… Eh.. It is pretty much worthless.

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