My latest MacMini is unable to detect my Samsung monitor via HDMI direct connect.

Hi
My MacMini (current model ie 1 week old) is unable to detect my Samsung monitor (it is about 6 months old and comes with HDMI port) via HDMI.
However, it is possible if I were to use the HDMI/DVI converter that comes with the MacMini.
FYI, I have tried swapping the HDMI cable but the result is still the same. I prefer to connect the the monitor directly to the MacMini without going thru the HDMI/DVI converter and appreciate any assistance.
Thank you in advance
jJP

Hi all
Finally I managed to get my Mac Mini connected to the Samsung monitor via HDMI-HDMI.
Below is the cut and paste of the thread I just posted which explains all.
Thank you again everyone for the advice and support.
Regards
JJPecke
Re: No Signal on HDMI TV After Lion Upgrade Sep 10, 2011 11:20 AM (in response to
Mac80)
Hi Mac80 I have been struggling for the past couple weeks since I purchased my Mac Mini (a few weeks back) to connect to the Samsung B2430 LCD monitor directly via HDMI-HDMI but to no avail i.e. "no connection detected" Fyi HDMI-DVI works, but I just wanted the HDMI-HDMI instead. I did exactly what you advised i.e. pull out the HDMI cable from the Mac Mini; power up & power down the Mac Mini; reconnect the HDMI cable to the Mac Mini; power up again... Wooa...lla... for some strange reason & though somewhat "primitive":-) ... It works. It can now detect my monitor at 1080p. I just shut down and switch it on again to make sure that it is not a fluke, it works! Fyi I just acquired another Samsung LED 27" monitor SA550 (same problem as above inititially but got it working via the above approach) Thanks alot Mac80 and really appreciate it! jJpecke

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