Macbook and Sony KDL-32EX401 LCD TV

I bought a Sony KDL-32EX401 LCD TV and wanted to connect it throgh HDMI cable with my macbook, but it won´t work. After that I tried it with a Panasonic Plasma TV and it worked without problems. Can anyone tell me what to do that I can get my mac screen on my new Sony TV?

hi krj027,
I have initially had the same issue as you. The Sony Bravia KDL-32EX401 seemed not to recognize signals conveyed through mini display adapter- hdmi connection. I corrected this successfully by using a HDMI switch, this is the link on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-HDMI-AUTO-SWITCH-BOX-3-1-out-NEW-SEALED-/190474606666 ?pt=UKConsumerElectronics_VideoSwitches_SM&hash=item2c592bd84a#ht_1618wt937
I could not find an answer to how this made it work but I guess it is worth giving it a try. The connection I used was: macbook- mini display adapter- hdmi cable- hdmi switch- hdmi cable- Sony Bravia KDL-32EX401. I believe other hdmi switches other than in the link should work too.
Good luck!

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