I have a macbook pro with a mini display port out and would like to know how to connect the video from my mac to a TV with old RCA input video, or a TV with S-video imput. How can I do this, and do I need a video converter?
I have a MacBook Pro that I want to hook up the Mini Display Port video out to a TV with RCA video imput, or a TV with S-video iimput.
How do I do this, and do I need a video converter?
Dennis
there's an adaptor for mini dvi to s-video
a well known auction site would yield results if apple don't stock it
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Hi Becki514,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The following articles may help you with your projector issue:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3382
Mac notebooks: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3131
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