Tring to conet to tv with mini port to hdmi adaptor

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Are you sure you have the right adapter?
First we need to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info (and then System Report if you’re running 10.7 Lion). When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 model 6,1 and Mid 2010 model 7,1 White Unibody have a Mini DisplayPort. The Early 2006 model 1,1 through Early 2008 model 4,1s plus the Early and Mid 2009 model 5,2s have Mini-DVI ports. Each would take a different adapter to connect with the TV.
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My macbook air won't detect display when trying to hook up with mini port and hdmi cable

The screen turns blue and all it just won't show arrangments and then mirro display.. help!

Try it, a complete power off/on!
MacBook Air using Sony TV as monitor via Thunderbolt and HDMI.
I could not get my 32inch Sony Bravia to "see" my 2102 MBAir using the Thunderbolt-to-HDMI adapter and a known good HDMI cable.
So I took my MBAir to my local Apple Store,Encinitas California, along with the TBolt Adapter and a known good HDMI cable.
The salesman tried the same connection from my Air to their 40inch Sony Bravia using my cables. It worked perfectly. The Apple salesman advised I return home and make the same connections to my 32" Sony, turning it off and back on. I realized I had already done that test several times. Then, it occurred to me that _Sony "off "using the Sony Remote Control is not the same as _Sony off completely. So I returned home and disconnected the AC power from the 32" for over 30 seconds then turned it back on with the Air &Sony connected via the Thunderbolt-to-HDMI connection and with the MBA turned on. The image came right up on screen and is still working. So, is this yet another case of " when in doubt re-boot" ?

Mini port to HDMI not working

Trying to connect iMac to my TV with mini port to hdmi genuine adaptor with no success. Works ok if I connect iMac to works Microsoft laptop, it displays immediately. Then connect Microsoft laptop to TV , absolutely fine.
I have looked on Internet & apparently in Display on iMac , arrangements should appear but doesn't on mine.
Any suggestions welcome please.

Hi, thank you for your response.
I think it was my terminology.
What I bought today from PC World was a IMDHDD13 Mini Display Port adaptor which they advised would work!
It plugs into the thunderbolt port on Mac, screen turns blue for a couple of seconds then returns to normal.
In DISPLAY, arrangements doesn't appear & if I search it, it tells me it is hidden because there is no other screen connected.
I'm thinking now after reading your post this is not a genuine apple part PC World have sold me!

I have a macbookpro. tryinhg to connect to new lg tv. I purchased a mine port to hdmi converter but it only shows a wall paper. it does show the mouse arrow???

I have a macbookpro. tryinhg to connect to new lg tv. I purchased a mine port to hdmi converter but it only shows a wall paper. it does show the mouse arrow???

it only shows a wall paper
Then it is working! This is how it works:
Your built-in screen and you external screen are each show at sizes proportional to their pixel count. If this is not the correct arrangement, then drag the screens so that they correspond with their placement on your bench.
Then move the mouse off the edge of one screen, and it appears on the other. Next drag a window across to the other screen.

MINI PORT TO HDMI HOOKING UP MAC TO TV

When I connected my mac to my TV using a mini port to hdmi cable I did not see my computer screen view on the TV but instead I saw apples default screen saver (the galaxy shot). I can move pages off my computer to the right and it slides it into the TV shot as if my screen extends out to the right where I can only see it on the TV. How do I change it to view on the TV exactly what I see on the computer?

Well through lots of trial and error I finally figured it out. System Preferences > Displays > Arraingement > check the box that says "mirror displays" I only hope this helps someone else from a long fustrating night.

I purchased a 3rd party mini displayport to hdmi adaptor. My 2011 macbook air with thunderbolt wont detect the display.

I purchased a 3rd party mini displayport to hdmi adaptor. My 2011 macbook air with thunderbolt wont detect the display.

Is the display turned on? Sometimes it is the simplest of solutions, when details are missing.

Female Mini port to VGA adaptor?

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I am looking for female Mini port to VGA adaptor, and i wondered if anyone knew if something like this was made?
Thanks for any help or suggestions

Well i have the display hooked up to my MBP, which is all great.
But i want to use the display for my Xbox 360 as well. I have the VGS adapter for the 360, but need an adapter to plug the miniport in to.
Any thoughts on how to solve this?
Thanks for any help BSteely.

No audio from the mini port to hdmi

I was under the idea that if I wanted to convert my
Mini port to hdmi I would get audio as well. Am I missing something?

If your MBP was made before April 2010, there is no audio output from the Mini-Displayport, and you'll need to run a separate audio cable from your headphone port to the TV.

Mini dvi to hdmi adaptor vs. mini dvi to dvi adaptor

Do the mini dvi to hdmi adaptor works? I notice a lot of them for sell on ebay, but none at apple store. Does apple not recommend this setup? Most of the forums address the mini dvi to dvi adaptor to dvi to hdmi cable set up. I can not find anything that clearly says you can use the mini dvi to hdmi adaptor and just connect a regular hdmi cable to get video from a macbook to tv.
BTW My LG tv model 42PC3D (link to manuel below) says that the HDMI cable supports computer connection.
http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp

There are reports here that non Apple mini DVI-->whatever cables don't work correctly connect to a MB. That said, if the cable is cheap enough, give it a shot. I just looked at the mini DVI-->HDMI cables on eBay and they all look "short" and for most installation, will require a longer HDMI-->HDMI cable.
So, unless the price of a DVI-->HDMI cable is a lot more than an HDMI-->HDMI cable, why not go with the standard Apple mini DVI-->HDMI cable? However, if you already have the latter, I can understand why you might not want to buy the former cable.

After-market Mini DVI to HDMI adaptor

Has anyone tried an after market MINI-DVI to HDMI adaptors to run a video signal from the iMac to a TV?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041912&pid=4852&seq=1&format=6#faq
I know Apple wants us to purchase their products...and in this case we'd have to purchase 2 adaptors/Cables (mini DVI to DVI & DVI to HDMI).....seems like a waste as each cable runs around $20 each when I could just easily buy one adaptor for $10 on monoprice.
For what it's worth, monoprice.com is very reliable, has great prices, fast shipping and very nice products. I use them for all my cable, wire, adaptor needs (and no, i do not work for them either). I used to be very particular about my cables and would fork up tons of money buying monster cables be it of the xbox, home theatre, cable box, HDTV etc all to realise that a cable is a cable, they all pretty much spit out that same quality image or sound regardless. So check 'em out!

Short ago I bought this adaptor to connect an iMac with my beamer (Mitsubishi HC 1100) and the outcome is - better than ever. Clearly you can say that one adapter is better than two. I can't believe that it took so long until this adaptor was developed. I had been looking for it already one year ago

Is 'Thunder port' compatible with 'mini port' cords/divices?

I am attempting to use my Imac 27" as a display for my xbox 360. So as instructed by "Apple chat" I purchased a KANEX XD connector for $140 and now it is not woking because of the Thunder port. Then I seeked assistance once more from "Apple chat" to purchase the Thunderbolt cord and by replacing the mini port cord with the thunder port cord my divices "should" work. I need to know if tis will work before purchase. I have beed instructed to purchase 3 items just for this one issue and 2 out of 3 have not worked and now I am -$160.00. Will purchasing this new cord solve my problem?

But before the transition from mini to thunder, the mini display port could be attached to a KANEX XD and then to an XBOX 360 using the previous 27" iMAC then as a monitor screen for game play...
So I already found out the NEW 27" iMAC can only receive video/audio from another thunderbolt port using the thunderbolt cord to a thunderbolt port again. Does this mean I am going to have to return all the purchased items and wait for a connector to become available to connect 360 to Thunderbolt?

I have a macbook 13"screen purchased in 2007; I want to hook it up to my HDTV; I purchased a mini display port to hdmi adaptor but it does not fit. what kind of adaptor will work for this model?

I have a Macbook, 13" screen, purchased in 2007. I want to hook it up to my HDTV; I purchased a mini display port to hdmi adapter but it does not fit. Any suggestions?

If you connect yourMacBook using a MiniDVI/HDMI adapter you will need to use external speakers for audio since the pre-2010 MacBooks will only send video through the MiniDVI or MiniDisplay Port . The MiniDVI/HDMI doesn't carry audio and there's no audio plugs on the TV to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI.
If your TV has a DVI input plug you can use a MiniDisplayPort/DVI adapter. Then a DVI cable to the DVI input plug on the TV. The TV will have RCA audio plugs for use with the DVI. Plus DVI gives a sharper image than HDMI.

Is it safe to connect my MacBook Pro to a 42" TV using Mini Port to HDMI?

Hello,
I have just purchased a Mini Display to HDMI connector for my MacBook Pro 13", but the whole time I am using it, I am worried I am going to blow my Graphics card as my TV is 42". I am just worried that the graphics card will be being over used. I am only using it for graphics design stuff at the moment, but I might start using it for the odd game like, Sim City. Do you think I have anything to worry about.?
I am sure my friend told me once he blew his graphics card because he was using it with a large tv, but his was a windows pc, but his graphics card was top of the range. Thanks for your help JHT

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Having a problem with mini dvi to hdmi. Can see the background, but must move all screens all the way to the right to see on tv. Any solutions?

I'm having an issue with setting up mini dvi to hdmi. I can connect and see the background picture from my macbook (approx 4 years old) but in order to see any screens or video, I have to move the screen almost all the way off the macbook display to the right. Any ideas why this would happen? Also, there is no audio, although when I bought the adapter and cable at the Mac store, they assured me it would handle both.

You have the display set in Extended Desktop mode. In System Preferences>Displays 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 makethe second monitor your main screen. You can now use your MacBook in ClamshellMode 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.
No Mini-DVI adapter can carry audio. The only MacBook that sends audio is the Mid 2010 model 7,1 through a Mini DisplayPort.
If you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs for audio with the HDMI plug. The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI.

Using TV as display with mini dvi and hdmi connections

Hi
I want to use my flat screen tv as a display for my airbook. I have a mini dvi to hdmi connector (supplied with my mac) and an hdmi cable. When I connect, I can see my wallpaper on the tv and my cursor but nothing else. I can move the cursor on the tv with the trackpad on my mac but there are no icons, toolbars etc. What am I doing wrong and can anyone help?

If you want to see your desktop (icons, menus, etc.) you need to go into Apple Menu: System Preferences -> Displays and select "Mirror Display" under the Arrangement tab. There is also an option that allows you to move the menu bar over to the external display.

Tring to conet to tv with mini port to hdmi adaptor

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