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How to connect the Philips Picopix 3610 / 3614 to a Macbook ?

Option 1 :
If your Macbook is equipped with a mini display or thunderbolt output, you can connect it to the PPX3610 / 3614 using the optional cable PPA1270 (not supplied with the picopix), below are the steps:

  • Connect the mini*Display cable end to your Macbook.
  • Connect the mini Hdmi cable end to the Picopix
  • Turn on the Picopix and select the Hdmi source
  • The Macbook should automatically detect the PicoPix, If not you can force the system to find the projector by going to App Menu /System Preferences/Display/ Detect Display button

Option 2:
You need an Apple VGA adapter or Hdmi Adapter (Check the model of your Macbook and the Apple support webpage to advise which adapter you need for your device ).

  • Connect the Vga or Hdmi adapter to your Macbook.
  • Connect the standard Hdmi/mini Hdmi or the optional VGA cable PPA1250
  • Select the right source on your Picopix.
  • The Macbook should automatically detect the PicoPix, If not you can force the system to find the projector by going to App Menu /System Preferences/Display/ Detect Display button

Please note :
It the projection fails to start, check that you are using 800* 600 resolution.
Try to reboot your Macbook.

The information on this page applies to the following models: PPA1270/000 , PPX3610TV/EU , PPX3610/EU .

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