HDMI port for macbook

I found a hdmi cable for a macbook. It has the display port at one end, and the hdmi head at the other end. Is that all I need for my macbook to work on my tv? Does that include the sound? I'm asking because I've seen people use like 4 cables to connect their macs to the tv but this cable looks like it can do it in one.

If you connect the MacBook using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo sound system if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio with the HDMI plug. The Mini DisplayPort to HDMI doesn't carry audio unless you have the Mid 2010 model 7,1 and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI. But check your TV manual to see if it has audio plugs that work with one of the HDMI ports.
If you have the Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody or Late 2009 model 6,1 White Unibody with the Mini DisplayPort rather than the Mini-DVI there is an adapter that uses the Mini DisplayPort and a USB port to combine video and audio to HDMI. It's only 2 channel stereo not 5.1 Dolby Surround.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10428&cs_id=1042802 &p_id=5969&seq=1&format=2

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HDMI Port for MacBook (Late 2008)

So I was wondering... Is there a way I can hook up my Mac to the Tv (BTW I don't have a built-in HDMI port)?

Depends on what input plug you'll be using on your TV. VGA, DVI, Composite or HDMI. You'll need a Mini-DVI (Not Mini DisplayPort) adapter and a cable from that to your TV. Here's the various types of Mini-DVI adapters on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=min i-dvi&x=9&y=13
(Composite is the red, white and yellow RCA plugs on your TV or red, white and S-Video plugs.)
You'll also need audio cables to the TV if you use VGA, DVI, or Composite using a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs on your TV.
If you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio with the HDMI plug. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs.
The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI. Check your TV manual though to see if it might have audio plugs that work with one of the HDMI ports. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs on your TV.

HDMI port on Macbook Pro suddenly stopped working. How much is it to fix?

HDMI port on Macbook pro suddenly stopped working. Is it expensive to fix?

No one here can tell you what the prices are to repair things. We are just users such as yourself.
What makes you think your HDMI port is dead?
You can take it to a Genius Bar for a FREE diagnosis, make an appointment first.
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar
Also check system preferences/Displays make sure that you have all the correct settings.
Check that the cable you are using is good.
Make sure the display you are connecting to is set correctly.
Check here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Try resettind SMC:
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
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. RESET PRAM:
Shut down your Mac.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Option, Command (⌘), P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
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Ports for Macbook Pro to monitor screen

I just bought a Macbook Pro 2 Ghz i7, 15" laptop and it doesn't seem to have connections(ports) to a separate monitor screen, what can I do?
Thanks!
Frank

Your MBP has a Thunderbolt port for external video connections. You can connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display to it with a Thunderbolt cable, or any other display using a mini-Displayport adapter to whatever sort of connection your monitor offers: VGA, DVI or HDMI.

HT4241 HDMI cables for Macbook 13" duo core 2006

Hi,
Firstly apologies if this question has been previously answered. However I have been trawlling the internet for ages trying to find out the correct cables to set up a macbook to an HD tv. All I want to do is connect two devices but everything I read seems to be about macbook pro 2009 onwards - what about those of us you have older macs?
Sometime ago I was given as a present an iwires mini display to hdmi cable set. On the box it said suitable for Macbook pre 2010. My Macbook is a 13" duo core 2006 . Anyway the cable didn't fit and because the package had been opened couldn't get a refund.
Please can anyone in simple terms tell me which HDMI cables I need to connect to the tv so that I get both audio and video.
many thanks.
princesspeach

The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 model 6,1 and Mid 2010 model 7,1 White Unibody have a Mini DisplayPort. The Early 2006 model 1,1 through Early 2008 model 4,1s plus the Early and Mid 2009 model 5,2s have Mini-DVI ports. Each would take a different adapter to connect with the TV.
You'll need a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and a cable from that to your TV. Here's the various types of Mini-DVI adapters on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keyword s=mini+dvi+to+hdmi+adapter&sprefix=mini+dvi+to+hdmi%2Caps%2C264
You'll also need audio cables to the TV using a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs on your TV.
If you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio with the HDMI plug. The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI. Check your TV manual though to see if it might have audio plugs that work with one of the HDMI ports.

Mini displayPort to HDMi Adapter for Macbook

ALCON,
I need your assistance i recently purchased a mini displayPort to HDMI adapter for my Macbook to view my movies from ITUNES on my HDTV. The problem im having is there is no picture or sound on the HDTV once i hooked it up to my tv. My question is am I doing something wrong. My Mini DisplayPort To HDMI adapter supports Video and Audio Output to HDTV. Please help... Thanks
Redskins40

It would help to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.

No HDMI port on MacBook Pro?

There's not HDMI port on my mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13". Is there someway I can get around that so I can hook it up to my TV?

I recall that too but I can no longer find them on Apple's website. They were $30 more than the one from Monoprice and suffered from poor reviews.
I have been using the Monoprice adapter and it works well.

Do I use the thunderbolt port or the hdmi port for my monitor?

I'm getting a 1080p hd monitor. i have a macbook pro with retina. Should i plug the monitor in using a hdmi to hdmi or should i use a thunderbolt to hdmi?

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C:\program Files\National Instruments\Labview 6.1\user.lib
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One Thunderbolt port for two HDMI devices?

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I was wondering, is there some sort of adapter that I can put in the thunderbolt port for my mac mini and connect two hdmi devices (monitors)?
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Use the HDMI port for one monitor and a mini displayport to HDMI adopter on the other. That adopter plugs into the Thunderbolt port.
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HD Audio Pass Through on Mac Mini HDMI port

There have been various threads realting to this but nothin up to date or resolved as i can determine. I plan to use a Mac Mini as the core AV processor in a high end 8 channel sound system in a home cinema set up. The mac mini runing XBMC or similar will need to process high definitiion video files that contain Dolby and DTS True HD 8 channels bit streams and be able to pass these streams unchanged and uncompressed to the HDMI port for external decoding.
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I know this thread is a little old now, but I've been wondering the same thing myself - so I googled it and came up with this thread.
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I have no reason to believe that this will not work from a current Mac Mini with HDMI - although as yet I can't verify this, and I have only tested using VLC player with a .m2ts file.

HP Probook 430 G2 HDMI Port

Hi,
As I am buying a 4K LED monitor from Samsung (with Ultra HD 3840 x 2160), I would like to know:
1. what is the version of HDMI port for HP Probook 430 G2 - latest release? is it 1.4a or 2.0?
2. is there any HP model that equip the HDMI Port with version 2.0?
Regards,
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Hi,
HP Probook 430 G2 supports
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USB 2.0 (powered port) – One
HDMI 1.4a – One
VGA – One
Headphone / Microphone Combo Jack – One
RJ-45 (Ethernet) – One
Power connector – One
DISPLAY
Internal 13.3” diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768)
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HDMI Supports direct connection to high-definition displays with up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz resolution and 7-channel audio with one convenient cable (not included)
Full specs:
http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/c04333719.pdf?ver=1.0
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Can I use my late 2013 Macbook pro as a display for my xbox one. I am currently sick with the flu and I do not have a tv in my room. Is there anyway to use the hdmi port on my mac and connect it to the xbox one?

I am currently sick with the flu and in my room I dont have a tv. I tried plugging my xbox one's hdmi into the hdmi port on my macbook pro late 2013 retina display. I even tried connecting the hdmi cable to a hdmi mini display mort converter and that didnt work. How can I use my Macbook as a monitor to play game on

I would guess that the HDMI port on your mac is for output only - no input, and that's what your'e attempting to do when you attach the mac to your xbox. I looked in Mactracker and it lists the HDMI port as video output for both the 13" Retina MacBook Pro and the 15" Retina MacBook Pro (your post didn't say which one you have), so looks like that is the issue..

Can i get an adapter for macbook to make hdmi port?

can i get an adapter for macbook to make hdmi port?

Yes, but the one you need depends on the specific MacBook you have.
Earlier MacBooks use a Mini-DVI and later ones use a Mini DisplayPort for their video output. To find out which MacBook you have, go to the  (Apple menu) and choose About This Mac. Click More Info... and in the System Profiler window that opens, choose Hardware. Your Model Identifier will be shown.
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For MacBook5,1 and later choose a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
Either one is commonly available for less than $10.

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I have a Macbook pro 13.3 w/ i5 that has no hdmi port. I want to be able to connect the Mac to my TV set to watch Video, Photos and files from Mac to TV.
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Been trying to locate a USB to HDMI cable or converter (at a reasonable price) but all I found is a displayport or mini displayport to HDMI cable/converter.
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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/
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