Connecting macbook pro to hdmi projector
Trying to hook up a mac book pro to an epson projector with hdmi cord to a mini display to hdmi converter but it is not recognizing anything? I want to watch movies purchased on Itunes on the projector screen with the projector or on the 1080p tv I have. This is frustrating!
The first thing is to rule out the adapter before pulling your hair out. Try connecting to another display or projector to see if that works. If it doesn't, the adapter is suspect.
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hi,
as the new macbook, doesn't have a dvi port but a faste thunderbols my good old dvi2hdmi cable is useless.
any ideas, how to connect the new macbook to my hdmi tv?
thx for help!Retina has a HDMI port.
Others have a ThunderBolt, which is backward-compatible with Mini DisplayPort. Get a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, and make sure you insert it until essentially ALL of the metal end is inside the jack, and you will be in business. -
How to connect Macbook pro to a projector with the Mini Display to VGA adapter?
When I connect them nothings happens, the display has a blue screenshot for a few seconds and then get back to the normal view of my desktop. It's the same if I digit "cmd+F2"... Please help me.
The default method for adding a second display is called Mirroring. It uses a lowest-common-denominator approach to choosing display resolution, and often guesses wrong.
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I am trying to hook my macbook pro to a projector, which has a VGA cable. I bought a VGA to HDMI adapter, but whenever I hook it up, the screen on my macbook just goes black and I can't make it do anything else or even show up on the projector.
My laptop is still on; it just has a black screen that I can't get rid of without shutting down the computer by holding the power button.Hey there lynmrigg,
It sounds like have an HDMI to VGA adapter connecting your MacBook Pro and your projector but the screen on your computer goes black and no image appears on the projector. I would use the troubleshooting in the following article to help resolve or isolate the issue here, named:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
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How to connect macbook pro to panasonic tv with hdmi cable
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Hi m,
It depends which MPB you have and the inputs on the TV. The following assumes your TV has an HDMI input which will work with a computer.
This is if your MBP is from April 2010 or newer:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
First connect the adapter to the MBP and the HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV, then go to System Preferences > Sound > Output > select HDMI.
Or if your MBP is older than that and you have a Mini DisplayPort, you can use something like this: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/CBLMDPHDMID/
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How to connect MacBook Pro 17" Mountain Lion with HDMI port on TV, Panasonic TC-P55ST50
Any experience with cables for connecting MacBook Pro 17" Mountain Lion with HDMI port on TV, Panasonic TC-P55ST50 (or similar)?
It depend upon the model (age) of you MBP. If you have a Thunderbolt or minidisplay port, then you will need a minidisplay/HDMI adapter.
eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/CBLMDPHDMI/
Or you can get an all in one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Premium-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt/dp/B004CADYD O/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1361985588&sr=1-3&keywords=minidisplay+hd mi
If you have an older mac with a DVI port, you will need something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/DVI-HDMI-Cable-6ft-Male-Male/dp/B0002CZHN6
Note that audio is supported via HDMI for MBPs 2010 and later. Earlier ones require tapping the audio output port.
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I am trying to connect a Macbook Pro to a projector for a Powerpoint presentation. When I use a VGA cable, the color of the projected images are not good. When I use a USB cable, the projected image includes the presenter notes on my computer screen?
To move an iPhoto Library to a new machine:
Link the two Macs together: there are several ways to do this: Wireless Network,Firewire Target Disk Mode, Ethernet, or even just copy the Library to an external HD and then on to the new machine...
But however you do choose to link the two machines...
Simply copy the iPhoto Library from the Pictures Folder on the old Machine to the Pictures Folder on the new Machine.
Then hold down the option (or alt) key key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library'
and select the Library that you moved. That's it.
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Your first option didn't work because you imported one Library to another. Every version and thumbnail is imported like a distinct photo, you lose all your Albums, Keywords etc., the link between Original and Previews is destroyed, the non-destructive editing feature is ruined and so on. In summary: it's mess.
Your second option didn't work because you simply referenced her library on the old machine.
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How do I connect my MacBook Pro to a projector? I don't know what my port is called. It has three rows of 8 pins???
MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo): External ports and connectors
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2541
Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display orprojector with a DVI connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector . 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the display cable to your MacBook Pro . Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays status menu in the menu bar.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_Users_Guide.pdf -
Connecting Macbook Pro osx10.6.8 to flatscreen vis HDMI. Only suggestions I have seen is to use Mirror Image in sysPref>displays. I don't see any mention of mirror image in displays. Won't connect
I am asking the Moderator to move your post to the MacBook Pro forum, this is an iMac forum.
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Bought a TCL Roku TV. Connection with Macbook Pro through HDMI will not show display on TV. Have tried various options with no success. Suggestions/solutions?
You could try updating your apple TV and then restarting it. Bit of a guess.
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what makes the mini dv (adapter to VGA) out to classroom projector become non-functional for PPT Presentation view. It worked fine up until I installed Maverick.
As soon as I try to start the slide show, it goes into "extend desktop" mode (not duplicate displayes) and will not show the slide show on the screen. I have tried different resolutions settings but it does not change anything.
Thank You!Hi Keith Davison,
Thanks for the question. Your MacBook Pro definitely supports video signals via Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters (see About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters). If you are experiencing issues with this connection, you can use the following resource to troubleshoot:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177
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How to connect macbook pro to tv
How do I connect my macbook pro (2 -3 years old) to a tv? Bought an apple HDMI connecter, bought cable to connect to it and to tv, connected them but nothing happens.
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Update: audio problems connecting macbook pro to insignia TV: resolved
There have been posts from users who have expressed frustration that they cannot get audio when they attempt to connect their macbook pro to an Insignia TV.
http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=10830387
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2192206
Insignia customer service also attempts to state that the pre-April 2010 macbook pros cannot get audio output to the TV, because the units are designed to get the audio on the same HDMI and no alternative audio input is available on the TV.
http://community.insigniaproducts.com/t5/Televisions/Connecting-MacBook-Pro-to-T V/td-p/5564
For the Insignia models (from 2010 onwards and possible some from 2009 as well), there is a simple workaround that does not seem to be published elsewhere on the internet (as far as I can see):
Use the HDMI port 1 only (audio does not work with port 2, port 3 or port 4) to connect your macbook and you will receive 1080p video signal.
Use a mini stereo audio cable (example link below) and connect your macbook audio output to a designated green color coded audio port on the TV located right next to the VGA. You will receive full stereo audio.
Example link for mini stereo audio cable:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00116VJIOI recently acquired a new Insignia TV and had sound trouble. I went to Best Buy to inquire about the cable in the link above and the sales manager had doubts. He recommended a RCA cable with a male connection at both ends. The RCA jack is on the bottom edge of the TV display next to the VGA connection. The sound worked perfectly using the RCA cable from the headphone jack on the Mac. I connected the video with a HDMI adapter from the monitor mirroring port.
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MacBook Pro to a projector which works with an image of the desktop but when I want to play a movie or show photos the projector shows a blank screen. Any one help? Connected via Lightning / HMDI lead.
&otIt really depends on the projector. I do this all the time too but your mileage varies. The most consistent way to get it to work is to "mirror" the displays (function-F7). This seems to work for me about 80-90% of the time. When in normal mode (expanded - mirroring off) it works about 20% of the time.
you can also trying setup a very "dumbed down; resolution. 640x480 or 800x600 seems to work better on most older projectors. the display looks a little crappy but it is what it is.
The MBP has had projector issues from the start. I hope Apple addresses it some day.
I've compared the MBP side-by-side with my older Powerbook and a Dell laptop. Both of these machines will work flawlessly with most projectors but alas not the MBP.
hope this helps.
MacBook Pro 2ghz, 2gb RAM Mac OS X (10.4.9)
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