Queries on Macbook to Sony Bravia TV using a MINI DVI TO HDMI cable

Write, im probs going to get told to read up or research before posting, but I've connected up my Macbook (late 2009) to my TV using above said cable, and it works fine, great infact, but my problem is, if i drag say iplayer to my tv and watch a program in full screen, when i click on my macbook screen, it reverts to normal playback.
Is there a setting to get around this?? Ive tried playing with settings but im new to Macs and still have tings to learn! I've also turned on side by side not mirror.
Also, I've read about closed displays, but when i shut mine, it turns off, and I've clicked the lin in a previous post about this subject but it only talks about wireless keyboard/mouse working while closed...
Cheers

When you try to use the MacBook in clamshell mode you need an external USB keyboard & mouse. When you close the lid the MacBook goes to sleep and you need to strike a key on the keyboard to wake it up.
That's why the previous talked about wireless keyboard/mouse working while closed.

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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

I am trying to connect my Macbook 4.1 Black to my Samsung UE50F6400 using a mini DVI to HDMI adaptor

I bought the UE50F6400 samrt TV. It has 4 HDMI ports. HDMI 4 is HDMI/DVI, HDMI 3 is normal, HDMI 2 is (ARC) and HDMI 1 is (STB).
reading the connection diagram it shows Laptops are to be plugged in to HDMI 4 (HDMI/DVI). But when I plug a HDMI cable in and the other end to the adpator while the mini DVI connection is in the Macbook DVI port. All that happens is the Macbook (4.1 black) screen just flashes blue. This is the same for HDMI 1 & 3, however when it is in HDMI 2 (ARC) the Macbook screen displays. I tried switching TV of and rstarting macbook but still no display on TV. I tried changing display setting such as resolutions and refresh rate on the display preferences and still no display on TV.
Please can someone help?
I am think I may have to return the Mini DVI to HDMI cable and get a HDMI to DVI > DVI to mini DVI and do it that way, means buying 2 adaptors.

You have the display set in Extended Desktop mode with the MacBook as the main screen. The Menu Bar and Dock will be on the MacBook display and your background screen on the TV but you can move the cursor onto the TV screen.
In System Preferences>Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor. That will make the second monitor your main screen.
The TV will now have the Dock and Menu Bar and windows will open on it. But you can move the cursor to the MacBook screen and move windows from the TV over to the MacBook screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.
Or if you want to work on the MacBook screen while showing it on a TV you can check the Mirror Display box on the lower left hand side of the Arrangement tab under the two monitors box. That will give you the same screen at the same resolution on both the MacBook and the external monitor.

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I attached my macbook (2007 black 13") to my TV with a mini-DVI to VGA; would a mini-DVI to HDMI cable allow my audio to play through the TV? Wanted to ask before I purchased it. Thanks.

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Can a MacBook (Early 2008) Support both sound and video to 1080p HDTV by Mini-DVI to HDMI cable?

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Hello everyone,
I've heard it is possible for a DVI port to transmit audio data to a HDMI connection if a DVI to HDMI cable is used, which will allow the sending of both audio and video to your TV. see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DigitalVisualInterface
I'm assuming this is not possible using apples mini DVI port, but just wanted to check to make sure. My main goal is to get surround sound out of my powerbook. To do this by simply adding a Mini-DVI to HDMI Adapter would be GREAT!

Hi Jonathan,
I'm assuming this is not possible using apples mini DVI port
Yup, no audio, unfortunately. The audio will have to transmitted separately via the analog audio output.
Yang

Can I use a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter to use my HDTV as a monitor?

I've been looking into this and haven't found a direct and complete answer yet. I read this article that states its possible when using mini-DVI to VGA/DVI adapters, but didn't mention mini-DVI to HDMI adapters.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3413
Apple also doesn't offer mini-DVI to HDMI adapters, so where would be a good place to look for one and what do you think I should pay for it?

If you have a unibody MBP, you need a mini-Displayport adapter, not a mini-DVI adapter.
If you don't mind running a separate audio cable in addition to the HDMI cable from your MBP to your TV set, buy this adapter:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=5311&x=0&y=0
If you want to combine video and audio into a single HDMI cable, buy one of these two adapters:
http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3323 (for two-channel stereo audio)
http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3495 (for 5.1-channel digital surround audio from sources that include it)

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You may need to try a higher quality cable, here is a an Apple article about them and I've had good luck buying Apple's cables and I have had good luck with Mono Price. Try About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adpaters.

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Thanks for the prompt reply; it saved me going through 16,000 permutations for nought. BTW, although it seemed to be working well yesterday, today the computer is failing to load new sites, etc. when the DIVI is plugged in, and proceeds fine when unplugged. Also, when I plug in the DVI, the screen image on the computer and tv flickers between black and then blue screens before the image stabilizes. My TV and internet are both on Comcast cable, if that makes a difference. Thanks for you help; I wish the folks who sold lme the cable knew as much. Also, no one seemed to know that you have to turn on the "mirroring" function for it to work at all.

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I am connecting my Macbook to my Sony Bravia HDTV via a Mini Dvi port/VGA adapter to a SVGA cable. However, nothing happens. It appears as though my TV doesn't recognize anything....Can anybody help?

The "problem" was in the MacBook.
I turned off power to the MB. When starting it up again, I held "Command" "Control" and shift keys.
I went into the System Prefs for Displays. The "Sony TV" window popped right up!
I went to the Bravia, checked out my inputs, and found my MB desktop on the Bravia (after giving each input a few seconds). Amazing!
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So I think have all the cable i need to connect the two. I'm using a Mini DVI to VGA cable but when I connect the cable to the TV, the PC input can't be selected it is just grayed out.

Your Bravia also has at least one HDMI input....DVI is digital video....VGA is analog...try a cable setup like this...
http://www.amazon.com/PTC-Mini-DVI-Adapter-6ft-Macintosh/dp/B001H0REVK
It is how I connect my MacBook to my Toshiba...
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Go into Displays preferences on the Mac and make sure a compatible timing is being sent to the TV.

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I saw a post once about having the macbook boot connected to the TV to recognize it, and it worked, but I think I'm missing something again because I can't seem to do it again! I'm looking for the post but can't find it!

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Queries on Macbook to Sony Bravia TV using a MINI DVI TO HDMI cable

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