HDMI Connections: To AVR versus direct to TV?
Can you connect the HDMI from the ATV to the AVR (Audio Video Receiver); and then have the AVR HDMI to the TV? Then use the AVR remote to switch to the Apple TV?
Should work in theory, yes, provided the 'AVR' is compatible with AppleTV.
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Hello,
I have a HP Touchsmart tm2t Notebook and was using an HDMI cord to connect to a television since I bought the computer in 2010. A few months back, I downloaded Windows 8 and ever since then, the HDMI connection to the TV no longer works. I've tried the troubleshooting steps that I could find and nothing seems to work. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!Hello KatieMcK
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I understand that you are not able to connect your notebook to your TV using Windows 8, and I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
For further assistance, I will need to know:
The Product and Model Number of your notebook computer.
The version of Windows you had installed on your computer before upgrading.
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If you have updated your HP drivers using the HP Support Assistant.
If this is an on-going, or recent issue.
If you are able to use your TV to another HDMI connected device.
Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, as well as the requested information above. I look forward to your reply!
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I just purchased a mac mini. Problem that I am having is that I am getting an image through the HDMI connection. I use a LCD tv as a monitor with a HDMI imput. It will work through the thunderbolt port with my mini display to vga adapter. Do I have to buy a new adapter to fix the issue. I assumed that this would work through the port with no issues.
Can someone help me on this?I'm sorry, I mistyped... I do have a HDMI cable, and I connected it to my mac mini before turning it on for the first time and making sure that my LCD TV was on the right input and I did not get a signal at all. I have recently ordered a mini display to HDMI connector to to use with the thunderbolt port. It would not work with the HDMI cable connected directly to the computer and the tv.
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The article you cited refers to The Mac Pro, a 50lb silver tower -- not a notebook computer.
Everymac.com says:
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Dual/Mirroring*
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Also see: How many external displays can the Retina Display MacBook Pro models support? What is the maximum supported resolution of each? Are adapters required?
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Quote:
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I'm experiencing problems after HDMI connection to the TV.
After I wake my computer from sleep, the half of the screen shows garbage and I have to restart my computer.
Anyone with this issue?The 2.0 update will be available for you via the
Apple > Software update
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You'd have better luck if you posted this in the appropriate forums.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
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An update...
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There is a VGA adapter to TV S-Video RCA Out Cable for PC Video.http://www.amazon.com/VGA-Adapter-S-Video-Cable-Video/dp/B000Y7T5UU/ref=sr_1_7?s =electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316369974&sr=1-7
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I have an older flat panel HDTV with only 1 HDMI connection which is being used through my cable box for TV reception. I also use a Bose 3.2.1. GS Series II home theatre system. It has no HDMI inputs. Can I use an Apple TV with my present system? I'd prefer not hearing, "buy a new flat panel."
CliffHave you tried adjusting the "Audio Out" and the "Dolby Digital" settings in settings > audio and video? It may be worth trying several combinations of these settings, although typically it is the "Dolby Digital" setting that causes most problems for users.
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I have an HDMI connection to the receiver and on to the TV - but there is non audio from my Apple TV. Not for movies, music, YouTube etc. I have checked all of the connections and the video is xlnt. Have also toggled thru all possible Dolby/Audio combinations in settings. Help! Any suggestions?
Hello again Parker -
The basic setup is Digital Cable Box, DVD Player, Denon Receiver/Amp and TV Monitor. To that I added the Apple TV. The Receiver only has two HDMI IN slots (one for cable and one for the DVD) and one out to the Monitor.
[I bought a switcher to toggle the DVD and the AppleTV back and forth but just disconnected the DVD to simplify when I ran in to trouble.]
So now I have:
HDMI from the Cable Box to the Receiver
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HDMI from the Receiver to the Monitor
RCA's from the Receiver to the Subwoofer and the other speakers
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S-Video from the Receiver to the Monitor
Wait - JUST FOUND IT!
By going thru the excercise to track all of the connections per your suggestion, I found an anomaly when I switched Receiver sockets for the HDMI links. The video moved but the audio didn't. Turns out the monitor was using the optical audio feed from the receiver. So I disconnected the optical audio and the monitor automatically switched to the HDMI audio feed! Looked promising...
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This is becoming a career! Any suggestions?
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I know the problem isn't the cable. It used to work, and it still actually connects this same laptop to my projector...but it won't display on my TV anymore. I even get sound on my projector. It works like my TV used to. The problem started with the update, so I want to know what changed...and when Apple plans on fixing it. These are not cheap computers...I am kind of embarassed that I have to use my gf's $350 Acer to play Netflix on our TV when I have this multimedia monster gathering dust.
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Thanks for responding.
When does clicking on "Connect As" happen in the process above?
After step six? Seven?
After the connection has failed?
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