TV monitor as second display

I am wanting a second monitor for my new imac. Is there not a adapter that will allow me to use a TV monitor instead of a vga monitor? If not, what is the least expensive route? I am a teacher and will need several.

I guess I should specify why I am wanting to do this. I would like to be able to view my projects in Final Cut pro and don't want to have to buy a media converter (or several of them). Will this adapter do this or will it just mirror the interface of FCP?
Thanks for responding.

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Thunderbolt is based on DisplayPort technology and a Mini DisplayPort adapter plugs right into the Thunderbolt port. So depending on your monitors connection, you most likely will need a Mini-DVI to HDMI or Mini-DVI to DVI adapter.
Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support - Apple Store (U.S.)
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Also see > Apple - Thunderbolt: Next-generation high-speed I/O technology.

Using old Gateway monitor as second display for Late 2013 MBP?

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I'm currently running OSX 10.9.4 on a late 2013 MacBook Pro with 15-inch Retina Display. I recently took an old Gateway LCD monitor (with DVI and HDMI ports) off of someone's hands and was wondering if I'd be able to use it as a second display for my MBP. I have a DVI to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. If this is doable, instructions would be great.
Thank you!
(Yes, this is a repost. I realized I posted the other one in the wrong section, and I was unable to move sections.)

I have, using the adapter, connected them via the MBP's HDMI slot and the other monitor's DVI port. The monitor turns on, but the Mac doesn't recognize the other display. The other display is simply blank after it's initial turn-on screen.

Tablet or USB monitor as second display

Hello all,
I am in the need to have a second monitor, and it needs to be a low profile monitor (about the size of a tablet). Has anyone had luck using a tablet as a secondary monitor in Arch? I tried Splashtop Streamer and that didn't work. I couldn't get the monitor to see my PC, which is connected to the network via physical wire.
I also saw TwomonUSB, anyone have experience with this?
--nixIT
EDIT: changed topic to reflect tablet or USB monitor to use as a second display.
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I want to use my apple TV as a second monitor not a mirrored one, in other words, I want to use my TV as a second screen not a copy of my first screen,other people have asked this question but have been given mirroring answers. I want a second display.

I want to use my apple TV as a second monitor not a mirrored one, in other words, I want to use my TV as a second screen not a copy of my first screen,other people have asked this question but have been given mirroring answers so I am spelling it out here very specifically. I want a second display. This should be possible and would be awesome. Anyone know how to do this?

Nevermind I just installed it to try it and it's awesome, so happy right now, Thanks. All the things I had read about it on third party sites led me to believe it could not do extended desk tops, thanks for your help!

I'm trying to set up a dual monitor for my new iMac. I'm using a second display I used with my old G5. My iMac recognizes the second monitor but the monitor won't turn on. Power button doesn't do anything on the monitor itself.

I'm trying to set up a dual monitor for my new iMac. I'm using a second display I used with my old G5. My iMac recognizes the second monitor but the monitor won't turn on. Power button doesn't do anything on the monitor itself.

If it won't turn on then the monitor is dead (power supply?, video circuits?). Not worth repairing.
If you have a new iMac then it has thunderbolt. So exactly what is that monitor you are trying to connect? For TB you can connect a mini-displayport monitor. Probably (not 100% sure with TB) can use dvi or vga too if you have the appropriate adapter.

G5 Second Display using the GeForce FX 5200 - Non-Standard

I have a Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 Macintosh.
The display adapter installed is as follows:
GeForce FX 5200:
Chipset Model: GeForce FX 5200
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: nVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0321
Revision ID: 0x00a2
ROM Revision: 2060
Displays:
VX2235wm-3:
Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
I want to attach a second display to my machine, but the second plug on the card is a non-standard DVI-type connector. It looks like this:
x x x x x x x x x x X X
x x x x x x x x x x -----
x x x x x x x x x x X X
...with 10 rows of 3 as opposed to 8.
I have had trouble finding an adapter to use to convert this to VGA (which is what I meed to connect my second monitor). I've searched the Apple Store online to no avail, as well as Google. Perhaps I've had no luck because I don't know the name of this part.
Any help is much appreciated!
~Rob Blaze

Hello! Does the port look like the one below? If so you'll need an adapter. Tom
Actually, HERE is the page i was looking for that shows and describes all dvi connections.
Apple ADC Connector
[IMG]http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9497/appleadcconnectorve2.jpg[/IMG]
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Monitor using wrong display profile--how do I change it?

I recently bought two new monitors (same model) and have them connected to my Mac Pro--one with DVI and the other through a KVM switch using a VGA-DVI adapter. The problem is that the second one (connected through the KVM) displays in the wrong resolution. When I open the Displays preferences, it looks like it's using a profile from my previous monitor and the Display tab shows the wrong list of resolutions.
Is there a way to delete this old profile, or at least get the resolution list to display more options? The second monitor works fine when I connect it directly via DVI, but I'd like to keep using it with my old KVM switch if possible. (DVI KVM switches are too expensive!)

D.J. Ross wrote:
I recently bought two new monitors (same model) and have them connected to my Mac Pro--one with DVI and the other through a KVM switch using a VGA-DVI adapter. The problem is that the second one (connected through the KVM) displays in the wrong resolution. When I open the Displays preferences, it looks like it's using a profile from my previous monitor and the Display tab shows the wrong list of resolutions.
Is there a way to delete this old profile, or at least get the resolution list to display more options? The second monitor works fine when I connect it directly via DVI, but I'd like to keep using it with my old KVM switch if possible. (DVI KVM switches are too expensive!)
What happens if you click "detect displays"?
There is a display .plist which you can drag to the desktop and then log out and back in to reset.
It's
com.apple.preference.displays.001b63933178.plist
except that the number will be different.
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NTSC monitor as second monitor??

INTEL Tower, dual.
I'm running a Cinema display, and another 16:9 LCD display. Is there any way I can use a SONY NTSC monitor as my second display coming out of the DVI? Replacing the 2nd LCD of course.
And without having to reduce my Cinema display to a VGA resolution?
All ears,
Ben

One piece of information was unclear based on your wording so i will assume that you DO have a dual DVI graphics card in the tower. If this assumption is incorrect, just let me know.
Steps: -Attach both monitors into their separate DVI ports in the graphics card on your computer.
-Go to System Preferences>Displays.
-Click Detect Displays.
-Go to arrangement and uncheck the mirror displays box.
-Arrange them however you would like; the primary display will be fixed in the middle and the secondary display will be free to move anywhere around the primary display.
That should do it!
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Can I use a Sony all-in-one PC/TV as a second display for the G5?

I'm trying to build a pro music system out of my G5, which means that it should only have music software on it. I have an aluminum 20" display hooked up to my Radeon x800T video card, which has one DVI and one ADC jack on it. A pro music rig needs two 20" displays, at least, to display all the mixers, processors, instruments, etc. I have to use a PC for my financial stuff and need a new one. The new Sony Vaio VGC-VA 11G is their version of the i-Mac G5, it's all-in-one plus it is a 20" LCD TV with S-video and composite video in, not VGA in. If I get an ADC-to-VGA adaptor and hook that up to a VGA-to-S/video & composite adapter (all on ebay!), can I plug the output of the G5 to one of the video ins on the Sony Vaio and then use the Sony Vaio's TV as the second display (not simply mirroring the Apple display)? I guess it would be the same as using an LCD TV as a second, non-mirroring display. If it works, it's going to be cool!
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By reading the user's manual, it appears that is possible. Download the User Manual from this link:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/ideacentre-b-series-all-in-ones/id...
Chapter 1.1
With the computer off, turn on the monitor, button farthest to the right.
Next button to the left of the on/off button, controls the input. Cycle it until you see HDMI in.
I don't have B520, but I have an A310 and it works the same. I hope that works for you.
Good luck!
cb2011

24" imac with second display that flickers on and off randomly

Hi, I'm a n00b here, I've read a handful of threads before posting this a I cant seem to find a definitive answer.
I have a 24" 2.4Ghz aluminium iMac and I've recently purchased a HP zr24w 24" IPS panel as a second display, connected with an apple miniDVI - DVI connector.
The screen flickers off, to totaly black every time the mac seems to be having a hard time doing something, be it fast scrolling, flash video, but someimes randomly.
I have boot camp installed with winblows vista (for work) the screen does EXACTLY the same thing, all be it less frequently. This for me rules out the Mac OS, i think it must be something video card/driver related.
Was there ever a fix for this? most of the threads seem to just die with no official answer, it would appear that MBP users were ok until the last 10.6.3 update, when the problem seems to have returned, although i think thats a different issue with the same net effect.
I have spoken to apple care and the very helpful girl I spoke to send me some logging software which I've run and sent the logs back, that may help them out someway.
Any help would be GREAT !!
many thanks
Michael

well, some time has passed, here's where I'm at so far.
I tried a friend's samsung 24" screen and all was good with the world, no flickering on and off, no black outs nothing, for days it was all fine. I swapped the HP monitor back on and it went right back to its old ways. I called HP tech support, they decided that the monitor was faulty, i returned it to where I got it from and they have sent me a new one. Which was fine, for about 7 hours!!
So, to recap, the mini-DVI to DVI adapter is fine as it worked on the samsung screen, the HP screen is brand new and exhibiting the exact same issue as the first one (cant be 2 faulty ones surely) The samsung screen was fine.
This leads me to think that there is some compatibility issue between the 24" imac and this particular (hp zr24w) monitor.
I have followed apple support's requests for data logging but they cant find anything wrong there.
I'm out of ideas, any help would be GREATLY appreciated !!!
thanks
Michael

How do i set up a second display for my iMac desktop? I want to use both displays at the same time.

how do i set up a second display for my iMac desktop? I want to use both displays at the same time. My iMac is the 24" Late 2006 model. I recall that there is a cord for plugging in a second monitor, but I want to make sure that i can use both monitors side-by-side at the same time. thank you.

If the Display supports DVI, then you will need a > Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and a DVI cable.
If the Display only supports VGA, then you wiil need a > Mini DVI to VGA Adapter and a VGA cable.
Noting that the (digital) DVI is far better than the (analog) VGA connection.
Also see > Using Dual Displays on Mac OS X: The Experience

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