I've got a (possibly) related problem: when I use the composite video-out on
my ATI Rage Pro mobile card with a video monitor, the TV screen displays the
desktop and most programs fine (within the limits of its resolution); but
video from Windows Media Player do not display. Other video programs
display an image, however. Media Player merely shows the frame, with black
where the video should be. When I select 'full screen' display, I just get
a black screen...although the mouse cursor is visible.

Is there a setting I can use which will solve this problem, or is Media
Player useless for this?

jak

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Subject: Newbie question, 3M LCD projector shows computer screen during
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Hello All,

I am new to this so if my question is really dumb, my apologies!

I just bought a used 3M MP8650 LCD projector. It powers up well, and
projects a blue screen. When connected to my PC ( Dell Dimension
/NVidea card/XP)via VGA cable, the screen remains blank. Changing the
input setting does not change.

Interestingly, when the PC is booting up the projector projects the PC
screen very well (ie..the Windows logo while booting)..however, the
moment the login screen comes on..the orohected image goes back to
blue.

My best suspicions are that either I dont have a driver..or the
projector is incompatible with XP. Could connecting the PC via s-video
cable help (my video card has TV out)?

Has anyone faced a similar problem? Can anyone point me the right
direction?

Thanking you all very much in advanced!

eklf