How to Play My Video iPod Through a Projector

Initially, iPods were designed as portable music players. Over the years they developed into portable media players as the screens were improved and storage capacities were increased. Later versions of iPods were given video capabilities, along with the ability to store regular files and display pictures. One added benefit of this feature was the ability to use the video iPod's video-out setting to transmit video and sound to an external monitor. This includes the ability to connect the iPod to a digital projector.

Things You'll Need

• Digital projector
• iPod video cables

Instructions

1. Turn on your video iPod, then use the scroll wheel to select "Videos" from the main menu and press the center button.

2. Scroll to the "Settings" option and press the center button.

3. Scroll to "TV Out," press the center button, then select "On."

4. Connect the flat white end of the iPod video cable to the bottom of your iPod.

5. Insert the red, white and yellow ends of the cable to their corresponding color inputs on the projector.

6. Switch the input source on the projector to "A/V."

7. Return to the iPod main menu and select the "Videos" option.

8. Scroll through the video library and select one by pressing the center button to begin playback through the projector.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are finding that the volume on your video is too low, increase the volume from your iPod before increasing the volume from your television. This can provide a significant improvement in your audio levels.

References

• Apple.com: iPod Video User Guide