1080p via the DVI port

Is it possible to connect a 1080p TV to the Mac Pro? This would mean using a DVI to HDMI cable. And assuming the connection works, would that monitor display 1920x1080 pixels? What I'm trying to do is get a large display at a readable pixel density (around 72 dpi). A 32 inch 1080p tv would get me down to 69-70 pixels per inch, which is a lot easier on the eyes than any computer monitor. Has anybody ever tried this? I know Sony's XBR9 claims (in the manual) to be able to deliver 1920x1080 computer signal.

I have a Sony 52' XBR5 connected to my Mac Pro.
I used to use a DVI > HDMI cable to connect Mac Pro to my TV, however, the text while readable was no way as clear as using a regular LCD monitor. I was able to get a resolution of 1920 x 1080 with no problems.
The 52" XBR5 comes with a VGA PC input, after switching to a DVI > VGA cable I am 100 times happier than with the HDMI cable. The resolution is still 1920 x 1080, but the text is much much clearer/sharper. I sit about 10 feet away from the TV and I am able to read the text perfectly.
I'm using the ATI Radeon HD 4870 with a DVI > VGA (TV), and Mini Display Port > DVI (26" Samsung Syncmaster). I have noticed that when I wake up the displays I only get the colored static on my LCD monitor and not on the TV.

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I have been tasked with a slide show presentation on a family member's HD TV using my MacBook Pro 4,1. The TV is a slightly older big screen TV without HDMI inputs. I would lke to use the component (YPbPr) inputs on the TV rather than VGA. VGA degrades the image appearance too much.
I purchased a "ViewHD" HDMI input (Digital) to YPbPr (analog component) Output Switch Converter with the thought of using my 2nd Gen Apple TV (ATV) to connect the ATV via HDMI into the Converter and output the component YPbPr to the TV set. I am looking for a simple, elegant solution as I know this question will rear it's ugly head again.
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Is there an adaptor out there that I can use to change the DVI out on the MBP (if it is digital) to HDMI so I don't have to use the Apple TV?
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TIA

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Is it possible for a mini DVI port on the graphics card to stop working while the DVI port works fine?

I have a 27 inch cinema LED display that will not work when I plug into a Mac Pro (10.6.8) mini dvi port. But it will work fine on another Mac Pro with the same system and other Mac Pros with Lion and Mountain Lion. I can get a 20 inch LCD monitor to work in the DVI port on the mentioned problem Mac.
I've ran all software updates and troubleshooting utilities.

Real, Welcome to the discussion area!
Sorry to douse your enthusiasm but that is NOT a mini-DVI connector. It is a mini-VGA connector.

Is it possible to connect an HP LaserJet P4015n printer to a computer via the ethernet ports?

My usb port on my Laserjet P4015n no longer works and I am unable to connect this printer to my network router because it's in a different room. Is it possible to connect an HP LaserJet P4015n printer to a computer via the ethernet ports? Of so, how would I go about making this connection? Will I need to install ethernet drivers for this to work?
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This seems to be a commercial product. For the best chance at finding a solution I would suggest posting in the forum for HP Business Support!
You can find the Commercial Laserjet board here:
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/Printers-LaserJet/bd-p/bsc-413
Best of Luck!
You can say thanks by clicking the Kudos Star in my post. If my post resolves your problem, please mark it as Accepted Solution so others can benefit too.

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I would like to extend the screen from my circa 2013 27in iMAC with thunderbolt onto my circa late 2006 imac using the DVI port on that iMAC. Is this possible? If not is there another approach I can use? My 2006 iMAC is showing it's age but I figure I can use it as just a monitor just fine. Assuming I can connect the two together.

That older iMac isn't designed to receive video input through the mini-DVI connection. Only certain newer iMacs are able to be used as displays.
Your only options are to use something like ScreenRecycler mentioned above.
~Lyssa

HT2497 do I connect my airport express to my modem via the WAN port and then connect to my imac via ethernet cable?

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What is the make & model of your modem?
You pretty much stated the correct wiring. There should be an Ethernet cable connected between the modem and the WAN (circle of dots) port on the AirPort Express base station.
Anytime you change networking hardware it is always a good idea to perform a complete power recycle of that hardware. Check out the following AirPort User Tip for details. Please post back your results.

Does anyone get the mouse lag with an external display connected via the display port?

does anyone get the mouse lag with an external display connected via the display port?

You don't describe the problem in great detail. Is this the issue you are describing?
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4398076?start=0&tstart=0
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Communicating via the Com port (comm)

Hi Folks,
I'm trying to communicate to the com port on my device but apparently can't "see" any available com ports.
Actually I'm trying to communicate via the Infrared port on my device and have been able to do so on a Nokia using COM0, however, on an Orange SPV, no ports are available. I'm using the Connector class from GCF.
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I wondered if there is other ways to get hold of a port?
Reading http://developers.sun.com/mobility/midp/questions/properties/index.html it implies that the above property is implementation specific, does that mean Midlet Manager implementation specific (the SPV device uses Intent Java).
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Start with the NI modbus library.
http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/201711
Or download portmon and use it to watch the data as modscan is working. Then use VISA and serial port commands to transfer data bytes until it matches what modscan is transmitting. You'll learn more doing it this way.
Also download the modbus protocol pdf file.
http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=170&message.id=197677&query.id=96682#M197677
Message Edited by unclebump on 03-10-2008 06:04 PM

I'm having trouble communicating with a transducer (Keyence LS-3100 laser scan micrometer) via the serial port. It works in Hyperterminal. Any suggestions?

Its not a simple baud-rate or parity error. If I issue the command to send data (X1) in hyperterminal I start to get data. If I then switch to Labview I still get data. However if I try to issue the send-data command via Labview I get nothing (i.e. I can read from the device, but not write to it).
I am on a Windows 98 (version 2) PC, running Labview 5.1.1

Try adding a carraige return to the end of your command.
"djb" wrote in message news:[email protected]..
> I'm having trouble communicating with a transducer (Keyence LS-3100
> laser scan micrometer) via the serial port. It works in
> Hyperterminal. Any suggestions?
>
> Its not a simple baud-rate or parity error. If I issue the command to
> send data (X1) in hyperterminal I start to get data. If I then switch
> to Labview I still get data. However if I try to issue the send-data
> command via Labview I get nothing (i.e. I can read from the device,
> but not write to it).
> I am on a Windows 98 (version 2) PC, running Labview 5.1.1

Can I share internet from a airport express via the ethernet port

I have a older airport express that I am trying to you to share the internet with a Marantz AV receiver. I used to be able to share the internet to a PS2 a few years back.
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ATI X800XT is adc port same dvi signal as the dvi port

For starters, what does "adc" stand for? Does it mean the adc is an analog port needing conversion to digital for display to an apple cinema display? someone at apple just said it stands for apple display connection. Yes, I know I still need an adapter, but I'm wondering if this port is inferior the the dvi port on the card. I don't know if the adaptor is just changing the physical hardware connections, or something else.
I want to go from the adc port thru an adc/dvi adaptor to the matrox mxo box, out of the mxo to apple hd 23" display. I need to reserve the other graphics port (dvi) to go thru a dvi/vga adaptor to my vga monitor.
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The video quality should not be compromised by using any of these adapters. The ADC outputs the same exact digital signal as the DVI outputs. The ADC-to-DVI adapter basically discards the USB and power features and passes the digital AND analog signals through.
As mentioned above, both ADC and DVI also carry analog video signals. Using a DVI-to-VGA adapter, an ADC-to-VGA adapter, or a combination of both will allow you to use an analog VGA monitor from either port on your video card, again with no degradation of the signal.
If you are missing any or all colors or the signal is degraded in some way, you must have a bad connection, bad adapter, or bad cable. Try reconnecting or replacing each part one at at time to determine the culprit.
As for the problem of non-matching DVI connectors, check the link below to determine which ones you have and which ones you need. There are pictures of each connector on this page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DigitalVisualInterface
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppleDisplayConnector
You should be able to find an adapter (or gender changer) that matches up to your cable. A web search should give you plenty of sources and options. You may try a place like Cyberguys.com: http://www.cyberguys.com/ (Search for "DVI gender" to see all available adapters.)
With quality cables and adapters, you should be able to achieve what you are trying to do with no signal degradation to each of your monitors. Let me know how it goes.
Brent

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Airport Express as an end point on a wireless network and connect a computer via the ethernet port?

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Configuring The DVI Port?

Does the DVI port require some sort of setup and/or configuring when plugging in a monitor.
Our IT department is adding Dell 19" flat panel monitors to our PowerMacs.
They plugged the monitor into the DVI port and nothing happened.
What else could be the problem?
Thanks.
Richard

Hi there,
Welcome to the Discussions!
One of the things we ask new members to do is fill out the computer portion of the My Settings --> over there on the right. Then we can see what kind of Mac you have and give you better advice, thanks.
DVI ports don't need configuring. The key on DVI-I connectors forms a plus sign, while on DVI-D connectors it forms a minus sign. Look here to identify your type of DVI:
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/specsformats/audiovideoconnections.php
Note: Many Mac G4's came with ADC/VGA video ports, these require a ADC>DVI Adapter.
In addition, it just may be that the video card in your Mac cannot provide the proper resolutions for the Dell monitor. We'll need to know more info about your Mac to determine that.
Regards, Dave

I have an iMac and also a MacBook. All of a sudden my iMac does not recognise my Canon 500D camera even though I have downloaded 1000s of photographs from it via the USB port. The MacBook recognises the camera immediately. Can anyone help?

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