Can no longer connect Macbook Pro 10.6.8 to Sony Bravia HDTV with HDMI to Mini DisplayPort cable, Can no longer connect Macbook Pro 10.6.8 to Sony Bravia HDTV with HDMI to Mini DisplayPort cable
I have a 2011 Macbook Pro 10.6.8 that is not recognized by my Sony Bravia HDTV. What's weird is that the same cable works with my roommates 2012 Macbook Pro. Help please, I would love to watch movies + shows on the big screen!
I hooked my Sony .Bravia 40" up to my MacBook with no problem. From your description, it sounds like you may also have a bad DVI->HDMI cable. I'm using the stock Apple miniDVI adaptor mated to my DVI->HDMI cable.
I was going to go the route you took and use the VGA port on my Bravia, but thought it might limit me to "side" letterboxes since I thought VGA basically stood for 640x480 or 4X3 format. I'm surprised that you get 1920x1080 from a VGA cable. While your picture may be great, by definition I understand high to low video quality in order is...
HDMI/DVI, Component, s-video, VGA, and lastly, A/V cables.
My DVI->HDMI cable is a cheapie that I think I bought at Frys. This type of cable is probably getting harder to find as most stuff is straight HDMI now. Anyone thinking of getting a new flat screen should strongly remember to get one with at least 3 HDMI ports unless they are into cable switch-a-roo when connecting various devices. The stock devices today are cable/satellite, Blu-Ray/HD-DVD/DVD and one for the old Mac.
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HT201177 no audio when using a mini display port to HDMI cable to TV on my Macbook pro
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The following article contains pertinent information and useful tips that can help get your TV working with your Mac again.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
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