Mini displayport to Video

Is there any way to go to VIDEO (RCA) from MINI DISPLAY PORT? I really need to go from my MACBOOK PRO (2010) to VIDEO to a projector.

Does your projector not have a VGA input? That would give you better picture quality than antiquated composite video. Nearly all projectors have VGA inputs.
If yours doesn't, you'll need a mini-displayport-to-VGA adapter and a converter box like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pdcp_e2

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Mini DisplayPort - DVI - Video

Hi
Just bought two adapters from the iStore, Mini Display Port to DVI and DVI to Video.
The reason for this is that my (old) TV does not have any digital inputs at all.
However, when I connect the computer to the TV I don't get a signal. When I connect the adapters the screen flickers briefly and then nothing.
Is there something wrong with my adapters or can this not be done?

It can't be done with what you have there. You need a mini-Displayport to VGA adapter and a converter box like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pdcp_e2
Then you'll need an RCA male to RCA male video cable to run from the box to the TV, and if the TV has audio inputs, you'll need a separate audio "Y" cable with a mini stereo headphone plug on one end and two suitable plugs (most likely RCA, but look at your set to confirm) on the other.

MBPro w/Mini DisplayPort to Cinema Display w/only USB and Firewire ports?

I've searched the threads for something that will explain what kind of cable I need to use my Cinema Display with my MacBook Pro, and I'm not finding anything. The MacBook Pro has the Mini DisplayPort for video out, and the Cinema Display's only ports are two USB and two FireWire.
All of the video cables I've seen in the online Apple store are either Mini DisplayPort to DVI or Mini DisplayPort to VGA, neither of which would work. Tech support told me that the computer and the display are compatible -- can anyone tell me which cable I need?

I have been using the display for several years, connected to my G4 PPC Mac Pro. Now that I have a new MacBook Pro, I was thinking of getting rid of the tower and simply using the laptop.
The cord coming out of the back of the display is connected to the tower with both the DVI plug and two USB plugs. It didn't occur to me to look on that cord because my understanding was that there was a port on the display itself, and I always think of that cord as simply a power cord.
I understand getting a DVI-to-Mini DisplayPort converter cable, but the Cinema Display is apparently powered by the Mac Pro tower. Would a laptop be able to power the Cinema Display? And would I have to connect both USB plugs to the laptop? That would take up both of the MacBook Pro's USB ports.

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter plays video but does not do Audio

Ok I was told by someone at the Apple Store durring my one to one secession that I could get a mini to HDMI cable and the video and audio from my laptop would be displayed on the TV.
This was the cable I was told to get http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025V2VO0/ref=oxya_ohproduct
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (female) Cable for Apple Mac
Now it displays the video on the TV but no audio.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_DisplayPort
Apparently it's the current range of MBP's that's the issue. In theory, the displayport standard supports audio.

Mini Displayport to S-Video using two joined DVI adaptors?

I have a 13" MacBook with the mini displayport. I am attempting to connect it to an external display (Samsung plasma monitor). I have connected two adaptors together: (minidisplay--DVI) + (DVI--Video), and have tried running both video and S-video cables from that into my Samsung, without success.
The MacBook does not seem to recognize that anything is connected to the mini displayport; the MacBook screen goes blue very briefly when I plug or unplug, but other than that there is no indication. I have tried powering off, sleeping/waking, and plugging/unplugging on both ends. I know the video input port on the Samsung is good (I believe the S-video port is good but can't prove it), and I know the video cable is good.
Has anyone had success with this setup? Does joining the two adaptors (both purchased from Apple) create a problem? Or is it set up correctly and an indication that one or both of the adaptors is malfunctioning? Any suggestions appreciated.
(Note: yes, there is a VGA port on the Samsung, but it's wall mounted and virtually inaccessible. I am using video inputs on side of device).

With the advent of the Aluminum MacBook, Apple stopped supporting video and S-video out. You will either need to use VGA or else something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011407&pid=4724&seq=1&format=2

Does the mini displayport able to transfer audio and video to an external monitor (example: a tv) using a 2011 13" MacBook Pro with an hdmi cable?

I was wondering this, because I want to hook up my 2011 MacBook Pro to a external monitor (TV) using an hdmi cable. This would be heplful before I buy a mini displayport to hdmi adapter, and then maybe find out that the mini displayport might not transfer audio, only video.

Yes, min Displayport supports audio and video for the 2011 MBP 13" via HDMI.

MBP Unibody and Mini DisplayPort to S-video adapter

Why is the Mini DisplayPort-to-s-Video Adapter the only adapter that Apple can't seem to make? My late model PowerBook G4 came with its own S-Video out, which was perfect for running video to the dual overhead projectors in my Sunday School class. But alas, the PowerBook couldn't keep up with the multimedia video requirements I made for it, so I upgraded to the MacBook Pro (mid 2009). But I can't find a friggin' adapter to save my life! I've tried an external VGA unit, only to have the video rolls all over the screen with no way to stop it. All I need is one simple adapter: a Mini DisplayPort to S-Video /Composite adapter. Apple makes almost the exact same adapter, but it's for the mini-DVI out. At least the PowerBook had a full-size DVI out- all the MBP has is the single, stupid Mini DisplayPort. Why can't the fine folks at Apple make up their stupid minds which ports they're going to use?

This is why I think that won't work. I might be wrong tho.
Once you head on over to VGA from the Mini DisplayPort, you are then talking about an ANALOG signal. This analog signal must be changed BACK to digital in order to work with S video. So, what you need is a VGA to S video converter box. They are a lil too pricey for me, around $100 I think.
What I was thinking was this. Since Mini DisplayPort and S video are both digital signals, you need to have digital all the way. I wonder if the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter shown here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A
would work when connected to the DVI to Video Adapter shown here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9267G/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MTA4NDU1Mjc
At that point you would need an S video cable connected to the second adapter...but if the first adapter is in fact transmitting a digital signal, the second adapter should then just pass through that digital signal to the S video cable.
Has anyone tried this?

Hi all, I'm trying to connect my macbook pro to Sony Bravia tv using Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable with Audio Support , when connected to the HDMI on tv I get a picture of the mac screen saver ( the starburst ) no video/audio,thanks, Derek

Hi all, I'm trying to connect my macbook pro to Sony Bravia tv using Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable with Audio Support , when connected to the HDMI on tv I get a picture of the mac screen saver ( the starburst ) no video/audio,any ideas? thanks, Derek

Dave I'm glad to say that it works perfectly but I'm embarrassed to say that my 12 year old nephew hooked it up in about 10 minutes.
If you have the Kanex Mini DisplayPort cable it will work, what confused me was changing the display settings in System Preferences,
and dragging the mac screen from the mac onto the tv. Sorry I cant be more helpful but you have the right cable now you need a 12 year old nephew.
Good luck Derek

Mini DisplayPort to Component Video, is This Possible?

Hi,
I have a 2010 model 15" MacBook Pro i5.
I am currently using a Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, this video converter (http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-VGA2TV-Computer-Presentation-Converter/dp/B000X3 FAJU/ref=accglance_MI_ai_purchase_similarities_t5), and a standard RCA video cable to connect it to my TV.
My TV also has component video (YPbPr) inputs. Is it possible to output video using the MDP-to-VGA adapter and a cable like this one?: http://www.amazon.com/VGA-Component-High-Resolution-Cable/dp/B000YI24J8/ref=sr18?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1255662264&sr=8-8
Anyone have any experience with MDP-to-component and can tell me what would be needed to achieve this connection?
Thanks.

I don't believe the adapter you're asking about will work. You need a converter box:
http://www.amazon.com/Startech-Component-YPbPr-Video-Converter/dp/B000G6Y0S6
http://sewelldirect.com/VGA-to-Component-Video-Converter.asp

Mini DisplayPort to S-Video or RCA (yellow)

I know this has been addressed in other topics by other people, but I was wondering what the final outcome of all the discussion was. Is it possible to connect my MacBook Pro 13-inch with Mini DisplayPort to female S-Video or RCA (composite--yellow color). I can already connect the audio with no problem. I just need the video connection to be made.
Sincerely,
markerline

It can be done but you need a converter box like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011407&pid=4724&seq=1&format=2
And you'll also need the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter if you don't already have one.

Mini DisplayPort to S-Video , any possibility ?

Hello Guys !
Just bought my new alluminium macbook ( my first one ) and I am completely fascinated by it, Windows never ever again !
One little question, how to I manage to use my regular TV for watching movies / connect my macbook to it ?? Just have been in Apple Store and they told me there is no adapter available yet and they are not sure if there will be one. Anyone an idea if it works to use a normal Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter and then a VGA to S-Video one ??
Thanks for the help !
greetings from brunswick
chris

I'm banging my head on the wall here. Only a few months ago I bought the Canopus ADVC 55 for video capture. I decided against the ADVC 110 because the only difference seemed to be that the 110 included analogue video out, which I didn't need because I had the various adaptors for the MacBook to output to VGA, S-video/composite and DVI.
I've just bought the MacBook Pro because the new MacBook doesn't have Firewire, only to find now that I cannot output S-video at all!
Oh well, at least my main requirement is video capture or I'd be having to replace the 55 with the 110 already.

No Video from Mini-DisplayPort or DVI, only Dual-Link DVI

Just got my new Mac Pro 6-Core delivered. Out of the box, there were problems. I have a Dell 27" monitor that takes Dual-Link DVI, DisplayPort, or HDMI and a Dell 22" monitor that takes DVI, VGA, or HDMI. I am using a DisplayPort to Mini-DisplayPort cable to connect my 27" monitor to the Mac Pro and a DVI cable for my 22" monitor. I have the ATI 5870 graphics card installed OEM.
The problem is that the graphics card appears to not be switching to Mini-DisplayPort or DVI for output. It only works when I plug in a Dual-Link DVI cable to my 27" monitor. At that point, I get a video feed on my screen on a hard boot. At this point, I can then plug in my Mini-DisplayPort cable to my Mac Pro and unplug the Dual-Link DVI cable, and it switches video feeds perfectly. The problem then is that when I restart the computer, or power off and power on, the problem starts all over again. I HAVE to boot using the Dual-Link DVI cable for anything to work.
Ideas? Called AppleCare, waiting on engineering to see what they have to say. All the cables work perfectly when I plug them into my MacBook Pro (Late 2008). I am stumped.

I seem to be having similar problems. I bought the same system (6-core Westmere with the 5870 graphic card installed OEM) last month and I seem to be having problems running two Dell monitors which I know to be perfectly fine.
For the past month, I've been using a 24" Dell U2410 monitor with my Mac Pro using a DVI cable. Absolutely no problems at all. I then purchased another 24" Dell U2410 with the intention of running with dual displays. To prepare for this, I bought two mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables from Monoprice. When I finally received the second display, I turned off the computer, hooked up both monitors through DisplayPort using the two mini-DisplayPort connections on the graphics card and turned on the system. I got two black screens. I tried to use keyboard commands to bring up the shutdown dialog box but it wasn't working. So I was forced to do a hard shutdown by holding down the power button for 10 seconds.
I went through a series of combinations of power cycles for the displays and computer and still two black screens. Finally, I went back to square one, a single display through a DVI cable. Again, a black screen. At this point, I disconnected the display from the computer. Power cycled the display (this initiates the self-test for the Dell display), hooked it up to the Mac Pro, turned it on, and it worked. I had one working display. Then I plugged in the second display using the mini-DisplayPort to Display port cable and that worked also. Finally, two working displays. For some reason, the Mac Pro recognized the display using the DisplayPort as the primary monitor. I rebooted the Mac Pro and the monitors continued to work properly. I booted into Windows 7 and again, no problems. I went back to OS X and used the computer for the night. When I was done, it put it to sleep.
This morning, when I tried to wake it up, same problems. I had to go through a series of power cycles and cable swapping to finally get a single screen to work.
I went through some of the troubleshooting documents here in the Support area and found this one:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4279
I am going to pick up the Apple mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter and try running the display as two DVI monitors. Hopefully this will fix those problems. If the AppleCare engineer is able to give you anymore information, please let us know. This is a worrisome issue.

Mini Displayport to Composite/S-Video

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Mini DisplayPort to Composite/S-Video - New Converter

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Mini DisplayPort to Composite/S-Video - New Converter

Mini DisplayPort to Composite/S-Video - New Converter

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http://www.gamezhome.com/lkv386-mini-displayport-to-composite-video-and-svideo-c onverter_p893.html
http://www.focalprice.com/CX202B/LKV386_Mini_Displayport_to_AV_converter_Black.h tml
It seems very compact and affordable.
Anyone tried this yet?
Any feedback/review would be appreciated.

If your iMac has mini display port and/or thunderbolt no reason it shouldn't work.
It works great for me, when I'm on the road, I can watch movies I have on my computer on the hotel CRT TV.

This month I just purchased a 27 Display with Thunderbolt. I have a 17 inch MacBookPro with the mini DisplayPort. How do I connect my MacBook Pro to the 27 inch Thunderbolt Video display.

This month I just purchased a 27 Display with Thunderbolt. I have a 17 inch MacBookPro with the mini DisplayPort. How do I connect my MacBook Pro to the 27 inch Thunderbolt Video display.

Mini-Display Port == ThunderBolt.
In other words, just plug it in.

Mini displayport to Video

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