HDMI to mini displayport

Hi
The belkin av360 hdmi-to-mini displayport converter is used for ps3 xbox, does this also work with a PC, so in effect the iMac becomes an external display
Many thanks

It should work from a PC with an HDMI output, yes.
Regards.

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New 13" Macbook Pro trying to connect to a Panasonic VIERA TC-L42U30 as second monitor. I've used multiple hdmi-thunderbolt/mini displayport adapters and multiple hdmi cables and still no success. The Macbook does not sense the second monitor (TV). Help?!

I've been a Mac since 2008, so I know my way around the system pretty well. This issue, however, has me stumped. I had an iMac until now and only now am I experiencing some difficulty with my new MacBook Pro. The model I have is the newest 13" Macbook Pro model and I'm trying to connect a Panasonic VIERA TC-L42U30 42" HDTV as a second monitor via the Thunderbolt port.
It worked the first two times and hasn't worked since, after 10-15 attempts with different configurations, turning things on n off, restarting the mac, unplugging the cables, adapters, TV, resetting the P RAM, etc... I've used multiple hdmi-thunderbolt/mini displayport adapters and multiple hdmi cables and still no success. No matter what I do, the Macbook does not sense the TV as a second monitor anymore.
I took the MacBook Pro to the Apple Store, and their "genius" there had it working fine with a DVI connection to a regular monitor. The Panasonic TV I have has HDMI connections and one VGA connection which does not support HD, but no DVI option. I want an HD connection to mirror or extend my MacBook Pro screen. At the Apple Store, they didn't have a Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, so he could not try that out for me.
Anyone else have this configuration or another similar one with a Panasonic HDTV?
Ideas? Suggestions? Anything?! Help!!
P.S. I'm running Mountain Lion, if that wasn't already obvious. Everything is up to date in my App Store as well.
Thanks!

Hi There,
I have had the exact same issue but with a projector.
The issue lies with Mountian Lion 10.8.2.
I tried many a combination with no luck to get HDMI working.
Took my mac into the apple store and came to the conclusion it was the software, so I asked them to install 10.8 onto it (this is destructive so a backup is a must)
Bought my macbook home and voila, now displaying through my projector.
There is a small graphics update after 10.8.1 which seems to be the cause.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.

How do I use iMac as monitor for external DVD player (HDMI to Mini DisplayPort)

iMac 27" (late 2009). Internal DVD is region locked. I would like to use an external DVD player to watch DVD's from other regions.
I can't use the new Apple SuperDrive because they say it's not compatible with iMac's before 2012. (Is it??)
My iMac doesn't have Thunderbolt. It has mini displayport.
I have resigned to getting a generic DVD player and plugging it into the screen.
I have found this in Apple support pages...
Can I use the iMac in TDM as a display for my gaming console, DVD player, or other device?
The Mini DisplayPort port on a supported iMac can receive DisplayPort compliant video and audio signals. Converters not made by Apple may provide options to convert other electrical, video, and audio protocols to Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt compliant signals.
( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924 )
What is DisplayPort compliant video and audio signals? Does HDMI fit into that signal type?
Is it possible to get an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter?
Will it work if I get a generic DVD player with HDMI output? (and connect it to the iMac through MiniDisplayPort)

First try VLC.
<http://www.videolan.org>
On many Macs, it will play DVDs even if the region codes don't match.
The Apple SuperDrive should work if you use the terminal (Utilities foldsr) command:
sudo nvram boot-args="mbasd=1"
There are also non-Apple USB or FireWire external DVD (and Blu-ray) drives, such as:
<http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/>
Apple's DVD player may not work with external drives, but you can use VLC or Blu-ray™ Player
<http://www.macblurayplayer.com>
There is a converter to connect HDMI to the iMac via TDM
<http://www.kanexlive.com/xd>
but it will run at 720p (1280 x 720) and may have problems with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) on HDMI from Blu-ray or DVD players.

MSI GX60 HDMI to mini displayport cable not detecting

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I've had my 2 LG 27EA33 monitors hooked up to the laptop via 1 HDMI (main display) and 1 VGA (secondary). Everything was working grand until I recently moved the configuration around and needed a longer VGA cable. Instead of buying a longer VGA, I found a 10' HDMI to mini displayport cable on newegg for around 10 bucks. What a deal I thought! Well, I cant seem to get the laptop to recognize my 2nd monitor now. Once connected the AMD Vision program doesnt recognize. When I plug/unplug I get flickering and then blank screens until I disconnect it.
If anything I'll buy a longer VGA cable... but would like to make this work.
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btw the imac is a late 2009 model and is 27"

Downloading video from Canon Vixia HV 30 via HDMI to Mini DisplayPort

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Any ideas?

That's a miniDV camera. MiniDV ALWAYS needs Firewire - there's no way around it. There are no USB to Firewire converters. If you very recently (last 14 days) bought the Macbook, and you absolutely want to continue using the camera, you could perhaps return the MB and see if the 13" Macbook Pro is within your budget.
Modern consumer HD cameras tend to use USB connections.
Matt

HDMI to mini-DisplayPort in iMac

If I connect adapter mini-DisplayPort (to my iMac) and will be delivered HDMI signal from my console / DVD, is the external screen mode in a Mac you will see and hear, sound and video from the console / DVD?

Yes.
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5891>

HDMI vs mini displayport

i have been playing around with connecting my 2010 mac mini to my HDTV and when i connected it with a mini displayport to DVI adapter then DVI to HDMI adapter to the HDTV i notice the picture and color is noticeably better than with the HDMI port on the mac mini.... not sure if anyone els has tired this.

You're not the only one finding the displayport connection to be superior to the HDMI port.
It's possible that when you are using the HDMI port you are seeing some scaling of the monitor signal. That will reduce the resolution and detail. You're probably avoiding this by using the displayport connection.
It's unfortunate you have to use several adapters, but it seems to be working without negative impact.

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.
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Mac is not connecting to TV after using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Cable?

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edgravel
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Mini-DisplayPort Video Capture on MBP 15" 2010?

Hi, since there are adapters to use HDMI with Mini-DisplayPort, is it possible to capture from a video camera over this? I know HDMI capture is possible for any computer with HDMI built in, but I was wondering if I'd be able to do so even using the standard adapted. I'd like to know if this is at all possible first, and then how would I go about setting it up if it is. Thank you!

Hi eww,
eww wrote:
Da Vinci: The optical (not analog) audio output from a unibody MacBook Pro is in 5.1 channels if the MBP is playing a 5.1-channel source disc. An additional sound card is needed only if the source is not a 5.1-channel disc, in which case an external card will be needed to synthesize or simulate 5.1-channel sound from a two-channel stereo source.
You're right! After reading your above reply and subsequent 'Google searches' by myself I'm grateful to you for the insight.
So, all one really needs is an optical cable (along with an adapter) and a controller (which may or may not come as standard with the speakers).
It's always great when I learn something new and I am grateful to you for the correction.
Da Vinci

Connect PC HDMI to iMac DisplayPort

Been trying to use my iMac as a display for my laptop but can't seem to understand how.
I have a displayport to hdmi adapter that I hope to god it worksn with somehow.
And YES, I have read through all forum posts I could find about this matter but most ended with people talking about displayport to displayport connections.
Using iMac 10.1, and Asus N55SF-S1232V.

You would have to run your imac in target display mode. I don't believe earlier models supported that but since you didn't specify what model (and year) of your imac is I can only be general.
Since you mention hdmi I assume your pc has hdmi out for video. And assuming you have a mini-displayport on a imac that does support target display mode then perhaps you could use a hdmi to mini-displayport converter (use that google link I provide for possibilities).
Not be careful when looking up adapters/converters. A device that converts A to B will not work in reverse to convert B to A. In other words they are not bi-directional.

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I'm running OS X Version 10.8.2 , as mentioned before, on the mid 2010 Macbook pro.
The issue which I have, is that when I connect my Hdmi cable to my minidisplay port through the adapter, I keep getting a blue screen popping up.
I am using a Startech MiniDisplay to HDMI Adapter Converter and ION 6FT Flat HDMI CABLE.
anyone with suggestions on help?

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I have just tried to connect my Mac book pro to an LG Plasma TV via an iWires Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable. All I get on my TV is the Mac wallpaper and nothing else. I am missing something really silly, could anyone help please.

I have just tried to connect my Mac book pro to an LG Plasma TV via an iWires Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable. All I get on my TV is the Mac wallpaper and nothing else. I am missing something really silly, could anyone help please.

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My concern is the data latency - do you experience a delay between moving your mouse on the MBPro and the TV displaying the movement? It is only a fraction of a second, but certainly enough to be annoying, especially in a cable as expensive as the iWire.

Can I connect a 24" Cinema Display with mini DisplayPort in to HDMI out?

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Yes, in this scenario, I'd connect the display to one of the Thunderbolt ports and use a USB hub for additional I/O. Here's my current I/O needs:
1) esata (with port multiplication)
2) gigabit ethernet
3) firewire 800
4) USB keyboard
5) 3-port USB hub (iOS, bluetooth charger, misc USB2 or 3)
6) monitor
My current plan is to use
1) thunderbolt 1 - display
2) thunderbolt 2 - firewire 800
3) USB3 1 - esata
4) USB3 2 - USB3 hub - gigbit ethernet and all other USB devices
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Can i connect a "Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter" to my macbook pro and t.v without having to buy the hdmi adapter?

I have a macbook pro 13 inch running on mavericks 10.9.2 and i was wondering if i could just use the "Mini Display Port to HDMI Adapter" and connect it directly from my computer to my t.v? because i see a lot of people on youtube connecting the "hdmi adapter" to the computer first, then connecting a regular HDMI cord to the adapter, then lastly to the t.v........ Does it make a difference whether or not I connect a "HDMI Display Port" directly from the computer to the t.v without using a adapter to connect with a regular hdmi cord??? what is the adapter really for anyways???

eric199398,
without knowing precisely which computers the people on YouTube are using, it’s hard to say whether they’re taking unnecessary steps or not. You should be able to connect the Mini DisplayPort side of a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to your Thunderbolt port, and connect the HDMI side of the adapter to your TV’s HDMI port.

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