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cpnotebook80
Jul 31, 2008, 01:25 PM
I dont see a TV out section in the new iphone 3g. I was looking to get the cables to hook it to my tv but not sure now.
any advice


soberbrain
Jul 31, 2008, 01:26 PM
Are you looking for Settings > iPod > TV Out?
cpnotebook80
Jul 31, 2008, 01:29 PM
ah there ya go.cool thanks.Ipod touch has it different.
Does iphone 3g come with cables specific for tv out?
sajawebb
Jul 31, 2008, 01:34 PM
No, but you can buy a cable that allows viewing on your tv. It's also a charger for your phone.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB128LL/A?fnode=home/shop_iphone/iphone_accessories/cables_docks&mco=MTQ2MjE
Small White Car
Jul 31, 2008, 01:45 PM
ah there ya go.cool thanks.Ipod touch has it different.
Does iphone 3g come with cables specific for tv out?

I haven't tried the iPhone yet, but if it's like the iPod you can use any 3-way mini-to-RCA cable, but the colors won't match.

In other words, if you buy the Apple cable then Yellow=Yellow, Red=Red, and White=White. If you buy some other brand the colors are mixed up, but it still works fine. Just move them around until you figure out what's what.

I point it out since the other cables are usually cheaper.
dan-o-mac
Jul 31, 2008, 06:14 PM
I haven't tried the iPhone yet, but if it's like the iPod you can use any 3-way mini-to-RCA cable, but the colors won't match.

In other words, if you buy the Apple cable then Yellow=Yellow, Red=Red, and White=White. If you buy some other brand the colors are mixed up, but it still works fine. Just move them around until you figure out what's what.

I point it out since the other cables are usually cheaper.

You can't use the old or third party cables. Apple now requires an "authentication chip" on the cable. Your only choice is to go with Apple's overpriced cable.
DenniZ
Jul 31, 2008, 07:41 PM
If only the new cable was able to output apps onto the screen :rolleyes:

be sick playing super monkey ball on a plasma or lcd screen.
reddphoenix23
Jul 27, 2009, 04:40 PM
I just purchased the Apple AV Component for my iPhone 3G. However, I cannot get it to work. I made all the proper connections between the TV and the phone (so I thought :confused:). What could I be doing wrong?