topic Projector problem in 5 Series

Projector problem

Ches3123 — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:30:46 GMT

Recently bought an Xperia 5 to use in my camper van with a projector. I have tried to hook it up by projector has no signal. Utterly gutted. Any advice? Please note I am reasonably technical but not a whizz. TIA.

Re: Projector problem

RottenFoxBreath — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:11:17 GMT

What projector?, how did you try to connect?. what were you trying to watch?

Can't help without information.

Re: Projector problem

Ches3123 — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:54:09 GMT

Hi, apologies. It's an elphas projector (bran new) ive cabled up from my phone via c cable to elphas using the USB port. I am waiting for another connector from Amazon that will enable me hopefully to use the HDMI port. My main query is: is this phone capable of using a projector?

Re: Projector problem

Ches3123 — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:55:53 GMT

Oh, I was trying to watch you tube. Do I need an App? Is the software currently on the phone compatible with doing this?

Re: Projector problem

MartJSony — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:10:43 GMT

I'm struggling to get it to work over HDMI - I've got a new 4k capable HDMI cable, and a USB C to HDMI that does display port 4K 60fps but no joy. Most confused.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/SX912901

Valid for

Xperia® 5 II
Xperia 1
Xperia 1 II
Xperia 5

Solution

You can connect your Xperia 1, Xperia 5, Xperia 1 II, or Xperia 5 II to an external display or TV which has a DisplayPort™ or HDMI port.

To connect the phone to an external display or TV that has a DisplayPort, you can use a USB Type-C™ cable which supports DisplayPort 4K 60 fps (frames per second).
To connect the phone to an external display or TV that has an HDMI port, you can use a USB-C to HDMI adapter cable which supports DisplayPort 4K 60 fps.

Note: For more details about compatibility, refer to the cable adapter retailer or supplier.

There's an interesting article here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xperia-5-type-c-hdmi-out-working.4101205/) where some people have issues and others are ok.

The spec:

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/smartphones/xperia-5m2/specifications

Says:

"OTHER FEATURES: Smart connectivity, Google Cast, NFC, Output video/image via Display Port support Type-C Cable or USB-C to HDMI Adapter Cable (Display Port 4K 60fps)"

I thought it would litterally just mirror the display via the HDMI. When playing youtube the sound is off and if I unplug the HDMI cable it stops youtube but nothing shows on screen

Re: Projector problem

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:22:27 GMT

Hi there, cable compatibility would vary and that can be confirmed from its maker, you can check before buying if it's compatible and beware of the sales lies.

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MartJSony — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:33:33 GMT

I bought this one as the two I tried before didn't work:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004BEMD5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_dlC_1N91FbE33RCT8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Should it just display on the second screen or is there a setting to change?

Everything else seems fine, keyboard, mouse, usb stick, even network cable, the hdmi though isn't playing.

Re: Projector problem

CosmicTomato — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:19:40 GMT

Were the two before that one, the same brand or the same data transfer rate? if so, this could explain why none of which is compatible, Can you head out to store and run trials with multiple cables and connect to different devices, like check if it'd work with a TV instead of a projector, point is to try different things until you can determine which part exactly is problematic.

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MartJSony — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:23:10 GMT

That's the kind of path I've been going down, different brands, different cables, different monitors and different tv's - I've still not got it to work.

My HTC Desire from long ago worked with HDMI perfectly, via an MHL adapter, plugged it an and away it went. I'm confused why it seems so tricky now, 8 -10 years on you'd expect it to be simpler

Re: Projector problem

CosmicTomato — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:48:48 GMT

Yes, that's a bummer but true for most scenarios, devices are having more features and the variety increases, making it more complex to have it all work together.

Have you tried a Sony HDMI cable and still no luck?

Re: Projector problem

MartJSony — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:24:54 GMT

No, I may try a Sony one. I was hoping to be able to have a keyboard & mouse connected up to it too but I guess I could do that over bluetooth.

Re: Projector problem

CosmicTomato — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:50:50 GMT

I guess you can use a mouse for devices which supposedly support OTG, I found this page, but not sure it helps though.

Re: Projector problem

MartJSony — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:57:53 GMT

Many thanks for all you help. The USB C hub I found all worked with everything except the HDMI part - so I had wired lan, keyboard, mouse, usbdrive....all super cool, just can't seem to find one to give me that and output to screen over HDMI. Screen mirroring works but that's never been great.

Re: Projector problem

CosmicTomato — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:36:44 GMT

My pleasure really, to research then get to a solution, so please do share the outcome eventually.