DVI out

Why would Apple change from a DVI-I output to just a DVI-D? I thought you had more options with the other output. All of my monitors and video devices have the DVI-I connection. So now i have to buy not just one adapter to go from mini-dvi to DVI-D but also now from DVI-D to DVI-I to be able to use all the items i already own.
just wish they had not done that or atleast made the same option of adapter fo rthe new MacBook Pro.

DisplayPort is digital only, and the DisplayPort technology is built into the logic board. Since DVI is also digital, I suppose they saw no point in including analog pins in the connector. The mini-DP-to-VGA also incorporates a digital-to-analog conversion (in the adapter).
But, you can submit feedback to Apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html.

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MacBook Pro DVI-Out and FrontRow Color Anomalies

ok, so i've got one of the first generation MacBook Pros 2.0GHz processor, 2GB RAM, etc. i want to use the DVI-out to connect to my Sharp Notevision projector, which has a DVI-input. i have a standard DVI cable and when i connect, everything is fine. i can display at the projector's 1280x1024 native resolution and finder and other application windows look just fine, color-wise.
however, when i jump into FrontRow (or play any Quicktime movie or use iTunes to play movies), the color shifts and looks horrible. the glow around the icons in FrontRow are oddly red, and other nuetral colors look greenish or otherwise. its almost like you've got a component cable connected with two of the channels swapped.
the same projector works fine and displays accurate color with my AppleTV and if i connect the laptop to one of my Cinema Displays, the colors for movies are all accurate. i thought maybe the DVI cable was bad, and bought a replacement and the new cable produces the same off-color results.
any help or guidance here would be greatly appreciated!
thanks,
scott

Another update, I did some research and it seems that ATI are cagily admitting to the fact that there might be a problem with the X-series;
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questio nID=26586
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questio nID=21266
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questio nID=25682
You'll notice that ATI tell you to contact the manufacturer of your computer if the graphics are integrated into the motherboard. Like with Apple. Much joy to be had there.
I phoned their technical support and got talking with a specialist who was mystified and suggested 'turning off the airport'.
Also, it seems that Apple rather significantly "underclocked" the GPUs in their macbook pros;
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/04/19/applemacbook_pro_gpuspeed/
http://www.maconintel.com/news.php?article=178
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=306024
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=194647
Could be running the GPUs are running on a lower voltage and maybe they're not working right, or the signal isn't stable enough to pick up an EDID? It seems to be quite a mystery. Perhaps the osx86 community will have some tricks up their sleaves for twisting the x1600's arm. Still doesn't explain why the monitor worked that one time.
This probably isn't an issue for anyone who doesn't want to plug their laptop into an external display, but I suspect it's a widespread problem just waiting to rear its ugly head, especially as HDTVs become more ubiquitous.
Anyone else struggling with external display devices, or with solutions, I'd appreciate your input.

T400 DVI Out through Mini Dock

The T400 has no DVI output plug. However with my old A31p which likewise has no DVI-out, I can get DVI from it through its docking station. Is it the same for the T400? When docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, will I be able to get DVI from it?

Unfortunately, according to the Specifications posted at
http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/merchandising/US/PDFs/t400_and_t500_datasheet.pdf
the T500 has DisplayPort but the T400 does not. So no digital video output from the T400 unless through docking station.
I would strongly prefer the brighter WXGA+ LED-backlit screen which is only available on the T400 (T500 only has WXGA), AND the DisplayPort that is only available on the T500.
It seems you can't get both the higer resolution LED and the digital output on the same Txxx series notebook.

MBP freeze DVI out to a monitor

When I first got my 13inch 2010 MacBook Pro about two months ago, I connected it with an external monitor via MiniDisplayport to DVI cable. And since then I had experienced random freeze, the screen would suddenly turn to light green or some other color, keyboard and everything else stopped working, and I had no choice but to reboot. However in the last 10 days I removed the connection to the external monitor and so far I have not experienced any problem. I think I have isolated the freeze issue. Does anyone know what's going on here?? Is it possible for me to reestablish the connection without experiencing any crash in the future? thx

I have the same problem. When no external monitor/TV is used, no issues ever. When using HDMI-DVI and using HDMI as sound output, freezes every 15-45 mins. When using just video, no audio, freezes every 30-90 mins.
When I called apple support, they said no known issues. I ran the low level Apple hardware diagnostics (ASD 3S138) OS and EFI, and my mac passed every single test. (DVI port is not listed on the diagnostic)
Everything is up to date, and my MBP is was purchased in August (3 months old).
My buddy has a MBP 13" from a year ago, before they added the capability to output sound through DVI-HDMI, and he has never had an issue.
This seems to be a hardware issue, and only seems to be happening on the 13" MBP with the new DVI out that allows sound that was released mid 2010.

Keep windows running when macbook closed using dvi-out?

Is there a way I can keep windows running when I close the lid on my macbook when using dvi out?
at the moment it goes to sleep and logs me out and the dvi out looses connection and goes dark.

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DVI out to component in (DVCPro HD)

Repost... Sorry, accidently posted in FCE, would like to ask again here.
Other than buying the Matrox MXO, I'm stumped.
I need to capture a clients PowerPoint into a FCP HD timeline so that they can see all their transitions, then I'll use Compressor to create an HD file which will play on their digital signage box. (plasma HD screen)
I already have a successful workflow with evey aspect EXCEPT getting PP in a HD sequence. PowerPoint is on a MacBook Pro (DVI out) to a quad G5 with a BlackMagic HD extreme card that accepts component in. I've tried a scan converter that has component out, and a simple DVI to component cable. BlackMagic card sees nothing in HD.
Matrox MXO says it'll do DVI to component (Y, Pb, Pr) all day long for a grand.
I would really like to explore my options at NAB this year, but the client won't wait that long.
And yes, the signage box will play PowerPoint presentations (.ppt files) that look great right now. However, when playing a PP presentation you can not overlay an instant messanging system crawl which is a must for them. This is why the PP must play as an MPEG2 HD file.
Any help is most welcome!
--Bob

Understanding the client wants their own transitions, so there would be a bunch more work. But if you do go this way I would suggest putting a "proxy" clip of the entire show (point a camera at the original PowerPoint playback) on V1, then cover that with your clips and transitions on V2. Should make the timing a lot easier.
But it does seem ridiculous that you should have to do that at all. Maybe a post house can help with a quick translation.

MSAI FX 5600 VTDR DVI out & LCD monitor problem

I'm having problems with the card if I connect my TFT monitor using the DVI out on the graphic card. The problem usually occurs when resuming from standby mode or durring the initial startup of the system.All over the screen i see moving golden dots . This stops when I change resolution. If i connect the monitor using the VGA out everything is fine. I've tried the monitor on different card (gigabyte Ati Radeon 8500 Dvi out) and everything was OK. I've checked the cables and tried different driver.
Is there any sollution for my problem, and second can this do a damage to my monitor.
My system:
AMD Athlon Xp 1800+
768 Samsung DDR 333
Gigabyte VRXP
Msi FX 5600 VTDR 128
320W power supply
CTX 730G LCD Monitor

Try with the latest NVIDIA ForceWare drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
Uninstall old drivers > Reboot to safe mode > Use Guru3D Driver Sweeper > reboot into normal mode install new drivers > reboot.

Macbook DVI out?

ok so I just bought a new dell 20" 1650x1080 display as a secondary display for my macbook, replacing my old 17" crt. I was using the mini dvi out to VGA plug which I am also using right now on the new dell display. but my dell monitor also has DVI in, so is there a mini dvi to DVI cable I can get? and is it a big difference? Thanks!

I too use a Dell 20" LCD as a monitor for my MB. I have used both the DVI and VGA adapters and the picture is a bit clearer with DVI, but probably not enough to notice if I wasn't looking for it.

DVI out port output @ 1920x1080?

I have a 15" macbook pro (2nd gen i believe, it has the full aluminum casing and touchpad supports gestures). I was wondering if the DVI Out supports up to 1920x1080 resolution (without any scaling, ect.)? I was looking to buy a 1920x1080 native LCD monitor and want to make sure the output can handle that.
Thanks!

My old MBP 17" from 2006 output via DVI to 1920x1200 - specifically a DELL 2408WFP - without incident or difficulty. Looks beautiful too. Much less eyestrain when using at a desk.

2008 iMac display failure, dvi out to another display?

Computer seems to be running fine, but display was intermittent and now blank. Can I bypass
Imac screen by using dvi out to another display device?
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Dave,
    Thanks, too late now but I wonder why the Apple Genius didn't mention TDM when I asked about backing up my data? He said data would be safe unless Apple Store roof caved in.
    All indications are that the video card is bad and Apple Care expired 9 mos. ago.
Good news is that replacement card w/labor is only $170.
     Just hope that is the only work needed.
   Genius thought my son's constantly playing Minecraft may have stressed the video card's limits .
Thanks again.

DV playback quality DVI out to TV vs. DVD to TV

I've exported from Final Cut Express, using Quictime Movie, unchecking the make self contained box a 1:15 min. movie.
As I've played back that movie from quicktime 7 Pro and Quicktime X, no surprise, the DV movie does not look so good on my MB Pro screen, or on my attached monitor. But, when I connect DVI out to HDMI in on a vizio HDTV the quality is only so so. I have not deinterlaced in any steps in my process.
I then went ahead and burned the movie with iDVD. The DVD playing to the same TV from the connected DVD player looks terrific.
What am I missing to have best quality Quicktime movie file for playback on a TV from a connected media server?
Quicktime Movie specs:
CODEC: DV
File Format Mpeg 4
Stream Bit Rate 29.6Mbps
NTSC, 720 x 480 29.97 fps
A Ratio 4:3
Interlaced
Colorimetry 4:1:1
Thanks.

This actually makes since to me. If you're trying to play a movie that is 480 wide on a 1080 screen then you are blowing it up over 2x so the quality will suffer greatly. The reason it looks better from a DVD is most DVD players uprez, or upsample the video playback. SD directly from your computer to an HDTV likely won't look as good. You might try playing it through a device like a cable box or sat tuner that allows uprez.
However, here's the positive side, you can play back HD 1080 movies directly through your HDMI cable without the need for a Blueray player and get stunning quality HD. In short, use a DVD player for SD movies, and the DVI>HDMI cable for HD stuff.

Mini DVI out questions

I've been thinking of hooking my Macbook up to my 52" 720p HDTV. But most of the mini-DVI adapters I've been looking at are only S-video or compsite (RCA) out.
Has anyone used this and can let me know how this works? I'm mostly watching TV shows that I have downloaded from iTunes, burn to CD and watch them in my DVD player. But I would like to save myself the disc trouble and connect the Macbook directly to the TV.
Also, how do normal programs or surfing the web look on a TV using these adapters?
I'm not intersted in using the AppleTv.

You need one of these at the link below assuming your TV has either an HDMI or DVI input.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B?fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/cables&mco=MTUzNTQ
From problems noted on other postings here, you should stick with the Apple mini DVI cable.
Then, assuming you are going to go the HDMI route, you will need a DVI-->HDMI cable. I would recommend getting a 6' cable unless you need more length. You will need a separate audio cable with either HDMI or DVI since the mini DVI cable does NOT carry sound.

Dvi out screen size

I've attached my macbook (leopard 10.5.5) to my Samsung LE26R73BD LCD TV via the mini-DVI to DVI adapter and DVI to HDMI cable.
I can see the desktop on the TV but the outer edges of the desktop are "off the screen". The preferences finds the monitor and notes it as Samsung and selects a default resolution. If I adjust the resolution it makes no difference the problem remains.
Clearly the macbook can identify the LCD TV and the Samsung is receiving and displaying the screen from the macbook.
I can find nothing in the Samsung's menus that resolves the issue. There is a zoom and alignment option but the amount of the edge that is "off screen" is too large to adjust with the TV options.
Has anyone experienced this type of issue. If I use the VGA adapter to connect it displays the screen correctly. Why the difference between the VGA and DVI? The LE26R73BD is older technology now, but it is HD ready. I am keen to use the DVI rather than the VGA to get better picture definition.

Welcome to Apple Discussions:
The DVI input is purely digital. The VGA is analog. With VGA, the settings for the TV set are automatic because there is a single standard for VGA.
With DVI there are many standards, may resolutions, scanrates, etc.
On my Sony Bravia, there are many menu settings for compatibility. The computer does its best to detect the best resolution etc on the monitor, but for older monitors, you may need to set the vertical/horizontal/refresh rates manually. If there are not an option, then there is not much to do.
You can play with the resolution setting on your Mac, that might work.
What resolutions does your Samsung display? Most Digital TVs today include the standard 480, of course, 720 and 1080.
If you TV erroneously detects a resolution, it will display improperly. Does your computer just detect a generic Samsung? Or does it actually list your model number?
It's not clear what "HD-ready" means. There are older HDMI standards and specs that may be the problem. The TV and computer "talk" to each other but if there is some error in the signals, then it won't work properly.

DVI Out Flicker and connection issues- Macbook Pro 2006

No matter which monitors/cable combination I use, my external display flickers at random times. Sometimes, the signal will come back a second or two later, other times it will go out until a reboot.
From my unofficial "tests", this happens more (but not always, and never consistently) when...
* I am doing anything demanding like video or flash
* When I have an expresscard in the slot
Hardware Notes:
* 1st gen Macbook Pro 2.0ghz (ati 256mb)
* 10.6.3 - I don't know if this started happening on a particular release. I think it still happened in 10.5
* DVI to DVI connection. Tried on two monitors with different DVI cables (even the ones from monoprice)
* I use the external monitor as my main device (always have for 4 years
I can't find any threads on this particular issue, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks for any help!

I'm exactly on the same issue. Have you found a solution ?

DVI out to analog device????

I want to show my class iMovies I made via an old analog TV in the classroom that is connected to a VCR. I have a Mimi DVI port on my G3 laptop but don't know what cable and or converter box I might need to connect to the video port on the VCR to then see the iMovie.
Can this be done? Please help me figure this out. Thanks, TMagee

As I said, it depends on which iBook you have.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-M8434G-Audio-Video-Foribook/dp/B00006BAZ8
That cable also goes by the identification as Apple Part #922-4559:
http://www.applecomponents.com/items/922-4559ibook-av-cable/0000000736?pn=1&cat=Accessories&perpage=30
That cable only works with the older iBooks G3. For later models of iBooks with 16 MB or more of VRAM, that cable will not work.

Sdi to dvi out vs. dvi preview monitor

i have an aja kona lhe pci express card with sdi out. i am getting another dell 24" 1920x1080 monitor for playback of hd. if i go with the kona as an output, i still need the sdi to dvi converter box ($700). is there a real picture quality difference between the sdi converter box solution and just setting the 2nd monitor as a playback (using only dvi) in fcp?

You'll still want the converter. Reason is, that the monitor is a progressive scan only display, so you need the converter to see the images without a lot of tearing in the picture. I really think you'd be better off buying the real deal here. Panasonic has a 17" wide screen HD flat panel that can be had for about 2800 bucks... no need then for the converter, and you gain a true external video monitor which can actually be setup to show you the true color of your material. The dell won't do this at all because you can't set it up properly without a blue only button which I'm quite sure it doesn't have.
Jerry

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