Bridal Show & Old Apple Cinema Display at DVinfo.net

Jerry Davis · January 5th, 2011, 08:22 PM

I am wanting to display wedding videos at a bridal show and i have an old Apple Cinema Display monitor that has an ADC connector(3 rows of 10 pins, a blade with a pair of pins on either side). I would like to use it if possible. I purchased a WDTV media player. Any suggestions on where to find a cable to use with the player and that Apple monitor or should i just buy a small HDTV.

Edward Carlson · January 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM

You will need an Apple DVI to ADC converter (about $100) and a DVI to HDMI adapter.

Jerry Davis · January 5th, 2011, 09:41 PM

Thanks Edward. Where are you seeing the converter for $100? I'm seeing prices from $150 to $200. Thanks again for your help.

Edward Carlson · January 5th, 2011, 09:46 PM

Well it was $100 back when Apple sold it. You can find it on eBay from $100 up to $200. Make sure you get the one with the power supply box, not just the cable adapter.

Andrew Waite · January 6th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Jerry, I'll save you the trouble... it won't work. I tried this a few years ago, and after a lot of frustration I found that it just won't work... from a WDTV at least. We went the HDTV route with WDTV's attached to the back of the display with velcro and all the cables neatly tucked behind the display... times 8 displays for maximum effect... each playing a different video on loop. We're doing a show this Sunday and we're bumping it up to 10 displays!

January 5th, 2011, 08:22 PM	#1
Jerry Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46	Bridal Show & Old Apple Cinema Display I am wanting to display wedding videos at a bridal show and i have an old Apple Cinema Display monitor that has an ADC connector(3 rows of 10 pins, a blade with a pair of pins on either side). I would like to use it if possible. I purchased a WDTV media player. Any suggestions on where to find a cable to use with the player and that Apple monitor or should i just buy a small HDTV.

January 6th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#5
Andrew Waite Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 307	Jerry, I'll save you the trouble... it won't work. I tried this a few years ago, and after a lot of frustration I found that it just won't work... from a WDTV at least. We went the HDTV route with WDTV's attached to the back of the display with velcro and all the cables neatly tucked behind the display... times 8 displays for maximum effect... each playing a different video on loop. We're doing a show this Sunday and we're bumping it up to 10 displays! Attached Images __________________ http://www.higherdefinitionmedia.com RED One #6135 "Spartacus"

January 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	You will need an Apple DVI to ADC converter (about $100) and a DVI to HDMI adapter.

January 5th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#3
Jerry Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46	Thanks Edward. Where are you seeing the converter for $100? I'm seeing prices from $150 to $200. Thanks again for your help.

January 5th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#4
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Well it was $100 back when Apple sold it. You can find it on eBay from $100 up to $200. Make sure you get the one with the power supply box, not just the cable adapter.