project64 on laptop with a projector

[singlung]

hey guys!
i wanted to play some nintendo 64 with a projector, unfortunately it doesn´t work! the screen of project64 always remains dark after the rom has been loaded. when i check the option to use the projector to extend my desktop i can move it "onto" the projector but it´s very slow!what can i do against all these problems?
greetings,singlung

 

[CrazyYatta]

What're your laptops computer specs? because to have a dual view setup, AND be running an N64 emu on one would require a good bit of processing power.

 

[singlung]

ok,its a quite new gericom laptop,about 3 ghz pentium 4,radeon with 128 mb i think,and lots of ram!the projector is plugged in as a monitor, not by using the tv-out.but why doesn´t it work when i switch off the laptop´s display and just use the projector as a display?the pj64 screen always remains dark!

 

[CrazyYatta]

huh. thats strange. could u try tv-out if u wanted to? give that a shot if possible. and be sure u have the latest video drivers for ur card. I really dont know. I have myself an NVidia card, not that new, but it does the job. anyways, it works fine with tv out and what not. could be a projector thing, try hookin it up the tv and seeing if that works. I'm just throwing out possibilities. Hope something comes up.

 

[overkill]

That is strange. You are using PJ64 v1.5 and a compatable game, right? Also make sure you'r rom isn't corrupt. That's all I can think of.

 

[URAMetroid]

Have you tried setting the projector to be the primary display (as monitor 1)?

 

[BountyJedi]

just set them so the projector and screen shows exact same thing not extend too that doesnt work ive been playing around playing on a tv and i would ahve to set it too disaply same thing then it works

 

[CrazyYatta]

Well, extend works for me bountyjedi, so i wouldnt say thats a general problem with everyone. I'd say give it a shot anyways, never know what might happen.

 

[singlung]

ok,first of all thank you for all your suggestions!but i´ve tried everything you said.with the tv-out happens the same thing,the project64 screen remains black.i´ll check the drivers,maybe it will work then...

 

[CrazyYatta]

Yes. Drivers CAN make a big difference, sometimes at least. I remember when i first got a card with tv-out. As soon as i hooked it up and tried to watch a movie from my computer on the tv, i was gettin the same exact problem u are. Anyways, long story short, updated drivers, fixed problem =). Hope something comes up for ya.

 

[singlung]

ok,i tried it with a different graphic plugin and it suddenly worked.then i changed back to the old one and it also worked...i don´t know why!