Projector Cable Configurator
Eliminate the hassle and frustration of trying to find the right cable for your projector. Use our Projector Configurator below to find the right cable for your projector.
Simply mouse over the port that you want to connect, and see an overview of that port. Then click on the port for a list of appropriate cable solutions.
Component Video Port
The Component Video In Port is used for connecting your projector to a DVD player, HDTV tuner, digital cable box, or digital satellite box. The signal is routed out of your source device into the projector. Component video supports High Definition signals up to 720p, and provides a much better picture than S-video or RCA composite video.
Click on the port to generate a list of Component Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The Component Video In Port is used for connecting your projector to a DVD player, HDTV tuner, digital cable box, or digital satellite box. The signal is routed out of your source device into the projector. Component video supports High Definition signals up to 720p, and provides a much better picture than S-video or RCA composite video.
Click on the port to generate a list of Component Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
3.5mm Audio Port
This port is used to connect the audio out from your computer's sound card to the projector so that sound plays through the projector's speakers. Suitable for small presentations, the projector's speakers are typical not ideal for larger scale productions or for home theater applications.
Click on the port to generate a list of 3.5mm Audio cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
This port is used to connect the audio out from your computer's sound card to the projector so that sound plays through the projector's speakers. Suitable for small presentations, the projector's speakers are typical not ideal for larger scale productions or for home theater applications.
Click on the port to generate a list of 3.5mm Audio cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
M1 Digital Video and Control Port
M1 cables (also known as EVC or P&D cables) work with projectors and other devices with the new universal M1 connector. M1 can carry both digital and analog signals as well as USB signals for projector control. M1 supports EDTV and HDTV resolutions. Some projectors on the market utilize this technology to provide the flexibility of connecting to either VGA or DVI inputs.
Click on the port to generate a list of M1 Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
M1 cables (also known as EVC or P&D cables) work with projectors and other devices with the new universal M1 connector. M1 can carry both digital and analog signals as well as USB signals for projector control. M1 supports EDTV and HDTV resolutions. Some projectors on the market utilize this technology to provide the flexibility of connecting to either VGA or DVI inputs.
Click on the port to generate a list of M1 Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
RCA Audio Port
The RCA Audio Port on your projector is used to connect the source device's audio output to play sound through the projector's speaker. While perfectly suitable for small presentations, the audio out from your source device should be connected to a receiver for the best stereo sound.
Click on the port to generate a list of RCA Audio cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The RCA Audio Port on your projector is used to connect the source device's audio output to play sound through the projector's speaker. While perfectly suitable for small presentations, the audio out from your source device should be connected to a receiver for the best stereo sound.
Click on the port to generate a list of RCA Audio cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
RCA Composite Video Port
Used for connecting your projector to legacy devices including VCRs and camcorders, RCA Composite Video produces the lowest resolution at 200-220p. Due to the low resolution that RCA composite video provides, it should be used only if your source device does not offer S-video or Component video outputs. This port does support EDTV or HDTV resolutions
Click on the port to generate a list of Composite Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
Used for connecting your projector to legacy devices including VCRs and camcorders, RCA Composite Video produces the lowest resolution at 200-220p. Due to the low resolution that RCA composite video provides, it should be used only if your source device does not offer S-video or Component video outputs. This port does support EDTV or HDTV resolutions
Click on the port to generate a list of Composite Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
S-Video Port
The S-Video port is used to connect to a video source's output port. While approximately twice the resolution of Composite Video, S-Video does not provide the definition and clarity that the VGA, M1, DVI, or Component ports do. S-Video connectors are keyed and will only fit in one direction. Audio is carried through a separate audio port, like all of the other video ports presented here.
Click on the port to generate a list of S-Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The S-Video port is used to connect to a video source's output port. While approximately twice the resolution of Composite Video, S-Video does not provide the definition and clarity that the VGA, M1, DVI, or Component ports do. S-Video connectors are keyed and will only fit in one direction. Audio is carried through a separate audio port, like all of the other video ports presented here.
Click on the port to generate a list of S-Video cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
DVI Digital Video Port
The DVI Digital Video Port is used to connect your projector to a DVI-enabled computer, DVD player, digital satellite or cable TV box, or any device with a DVI-out port. DVI supports all HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p and carries video signals only (no audio). DVI is offered in DVI-D, which is only digital, and DVI-I which supports analog and digital signals. Projectors have DVI-D ports, so ensure the cable you purchase is a DVI-D cable.
Click on the port to generate a list of DVI cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The DVI Digital Video Port is used to connect your projector to a DVI-enabled computer, DVD player, digital satellite or cable TV box, or any device with a DVI-out port. DVI supports all HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p and carries video signals only (no audio). DVI is offered in DVI-D, which is only digital, and DVI-I which supports analog and digital signals. Projectors have DVI-D ports, so ensure the cable you purchase is a DVI-D cable.
Click on the port to generate a list of DVI cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
VGA Video Input Port
The VGA Video Input Port is for connecting a source device to your projector and features a HD15 connector. Input and output ports are always female, so choose a male to male cable to connect your projector to a computer or other VGA source device. VGA has various iterations including VGA, SVGA, SXGA, and UXGA which define the maximum resolution.
Click on the port to generate a list of VGA cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The VGA Video Input Port is for connecting a source device to your projector and features a HD15 connector. Input and output ports are always female, so choose a male to male cable to connect your projector to a computer or other VGA source device. VGA has various iterations including VGA, SVGA, SXGA, and UXGA which define the maximum resolution.
Click on the port to generate a list of VGA cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
VGA Video Output Port
This port is used as a pass-through to connect another output device, such as a monitor or another projector, to your projector and display the same image. If you are using a monitor with a pigtail, the pigtail will be male so you can connect the monitor directly or with a male to female cable. If the second output device does not have a pigtail, then you will use a male to male cable.
Click on the port to generate a list of VGA cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
This port is used as a pass-through to connect another output device, such as a monitor or another projector, to your projector and display the same image. If you are using a monitor with a pigtail, the pigtail will be male so you can connect the monitor directly or with a male to female cable. If the second output device does not have a pigtail, then you will use a male to male cable.
Click on the port to generate a list of VGA cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect an output device such as a DVD player, HDDVD player, BluRay player, gaming console, digital satellite box, or digital cable box. HDMI connections transmit both digital video and audio and support all HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. Since HDMI and DVI use the same method to transfer video, you can connect a device with HDMI and a device with DVI with an HDMI to DVI cable. However, using an HDMI to DVI cable will not carry audio signals since DVI is a purely video connection. An HDMI connection is the simplest way to provide the best picture and sound for high definition content.
Click on the port to generate a list of HDMI cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
The HDMI port is used to connect an output device such as a DVD player, HDDVD player, BluRay player, gaming console, digital satellite box, or digital cable box. HDMI connections transmit both digital video and audio and support all HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. Since HDMI and DVI use the same method to transfer video, you can connect a device with HDMI and a device with DVI with an HDMI to DVI cable. However, using an HDMI to DVI cable will not carry audio signals since DVI is a purely video connection. An HDMI connection is the simplest way to provide the best picture and sound for high definition content.
Click on the port to generate a list of HDMI cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
Audio Mini-Jack
This connector is used for transmitting stereo audio. Some projectors and devices may have two of these jacks, one for input and one for output. The only major difference between an audio mini jack and a 3.5mm audio jack is the size of the connectors. An audio mini jack is smaller than a 3.5mm audio jack.
Click on the port to generate a list of Audio Mini cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
This connector is used for transmitting stereo audio. Some projectors and devices may have two of these jacks, one for input and one for output. The only major difference between an audio mini jack and a 3.5mm audio jack is the size of the connectors. An audio mini jack is smaller than a 3.5mm audio jack.
Click on the port to generate a list of Audio Mini cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
USB Port
This connector is very versatile and used for transmitting data, however it is only present on a few projector models. A USB connection also comes in different sizes. The one pictured is a USB-B connector whereas the USB connectors you see on computers are typically USB-A connectors. These two USB connectors are compatible. Projectors that do have a USB connection can be used to display pictures from a flash drive, videos from an iPod, or can even be used with a USB hub to connect multiple sources at once. Since this is not a feature on every projector you may need to consult the projector's user manual or manufacturer's website for details and capabilities of the USB port.
Click on the port to generate a list of USB cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
This connector is very versatile and used for transmitting data, however it is only present on a few projector models. A USB connection also comes in different sizes. The one pictured is a USB-B connector whereas the USB connectors you see on computers are typically USB-A connectors. These two USB connectors are compatible. Projectors that do have a USB connection can be used to display pictures from a flash drive, videos from an iPod, or can even be used with a USB hub to connect multiple sources at once. Since this is not a feature on every projector you may need to consult the projector's user manual or manufacturer's website for details and capabilities of the USB port.
Click on the port to generate a list of USB cables well-suited for connecting your projector.
Serial Port
The RS-232 serial input connector is for transmitting data to the projector. This is most often used for controling the projector with a computer and calibrating it with any included software. The connector most often seen on older projectors accepts 6 pins whereas serial connectors on a computer generally accept 9 pins. A 6-pin to 9-pin RS-232 serial cable is usually needed when connecting a device to the serial port of a older projector. Projectors with the 9-pin RS-232 port will accept a regular DB9 serial cable.
The RS-232 serial input connector is for transmitting data to the projector. This is most often used for controling the projector with a computer and calibrating it with any included software. The connector most often seen on older projectors accepts 6 pins whereas serial connectors on a computer generally accept 9 pins. A 6-pin to 9-pin RS-232 serial cable is usually needed when connecting a device to the serial port of a older projector. Projectors with the 9-pin RS-232 port will accept a regular DB9 serial cable.