Connect iPad 4 to a 30" Apple Cinema Display

[cojo]

I know...old equipment, but I'm hoping someone can help. I have a 30" Apple Cinema Display collecting dust in my basement. I'd like to connect it up to my (aging) 4th generation iPad. Anyone know if/how I can do this?

Thanks!!

 

[Acorn]

I know...old equipment, but I'm hoping someone can help. I have a 30" Apple Cinema Display collecting dust in my basement. I'd like to connect it up to my (aging) 4th generation iPad. Anyone know if/how I can do this?

Thanks!!

look up airserver and see if thats what you need.

 

[Brookzy]

How about Lightning to HDMI using Apple's cable, and then HDMI to DVI?

I know the 30" Cinema Display uses dual-link DVI so that could be an issue - I'm guessing it won't accept a single-link signal and stretch it. HDMI to dual-link DVI does exist but the units are quite expensive.

 

[cojo]

How about Lightning to HDMI using Apple's cable, and then HDMI to DVI?

I know the 30" Cinema Display uses dual-link DVI so that could be an issue - I'm guessing it won't accept a single-link signal and stretch it. HDMI to dual-link DVI does exist but the units are quite expensive.

Thanks! It's worth a try.

 

[Brookzy]

Thanks! It's worth a try.

I'm curious - keep us updated with how it goes. I think it is worth trying a dumb single link adapter (available on Amazon for peanuts) and seeing if the concept will work, because the Lightning-to-HDMI adapter might not work well with a secondary video conversion since the adapter already performs some trickery:

"...the iDevice is actually sending an H.264-encoded image through the Lightning interface to the adapter, where a small ARM chip decodes that information and outputs it over HDMI."​

 

[cojo]

Happy to keep you posted. I've already ordered from Amazon and will know by the end of the week!

 

[cojo]

For less than $4, I also thought I'd take a chance and order this one that says it's a 'DVI-D Dual Link'.

 

[cojo]

I'm curious - keep us updated with how it goes. I think it is worth trying a dumb single link adapter (available on Amazon for peanuts) and seeing if the concept will work, because the Lightning-to-HDMI adapter might not work well with a secondary video conversion since the adapter already performs some trickery:

"...the iDevice is actually sending an H.264-encoded image through the Lightning interface to the adapter, where a small ARM chip decodes that information and outputs it over HDMI."​

It worked with a single link adapter!!! Thank you so much for the suggestion!