What adaptor do I need to connect from mini display port to a dvi monitor

I want to connect a 2nd monitor to my mac mini via the mini display port, will the Apple adator do this ok or will I need an active adaptor

I had trouble with different Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapters, including a couple of Apple branded ones.
When I mentioned the problem to the Apple rep. at Fry's. He walked straight over to the rack, handed me a > Kanex Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D Adaper grined and said, I've never had one of these baby's come back.
After that my 2010 Mac Mini has been very stable running Dual 21.5" Samsung DVI monitors. One in on the Apple Supplied HDMI to DVI adapter, the other now on the Kanex Adapter has been rock solid for over a year.

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How do you connect a mini display port to a tv?

I know where the Mini Display Port on my iMac is but I don't know what convertor to buy.

It depends on what kind of video input(s) your TV has.
If your TV only has a VGA (aka pc) video input, then you need the Apple miniDisplayPort-VGA adapter In this case you will also need a VGA cable to connect from the adapter to your TV
If your TV has either DVI or HDMI video inputs, then you need the Apple miniDisplayPort-DVI adapter In this case you need either 1) a DVI-DVI cable or 2) a DVI-HDMI cable to connect from the adapter to your TV (depending on what kind of video input your TV has).
Note: for audio you will also need a separate cable to connect your iMac's headphone output to your TV's audio input. The exact kind of plugs you need on the cable depend on what your TV has. In most cases TVs have two RCA-type jacks (red = right, white = left) for audio input. On the iMac end you need a 3.5mm male stereo plug. These are very common cables that you can find at Radio Shack and most big-box stores.

Sound Out from Mini Display Port Not Working on a Particular TV

I have a Macbook Pro that I purchased new a few months ago. I use an adaptor to run the display out of the Mini Display port to an HDMI cable on my TV, sound and all. I have also used it while traveling to do the same thing on hotel TVs with HDMI ports.
When I do this, I have to go into System Prefs>Sound and specify the sound output should go to the model of TV that is displayed in the prefs. It always seemed to detect the model of TV when I have it hooked up.
I am staying in a house where I can't get the sound to go out of a Toshiba TV. It shows up in the sound prefs, but I can't ear a thing. The only way I can hear sound is if I tell it to use the internal speakers.
What am I doing wrong when it comes to the Toshiba?
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Greetings,
But I wanna know what is the best way going ahead to get this fixed.
Thats up to you. Given the testing you have performed the only additional items I would suggest would be:
Reset the SMC and then test: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Reset the PRAM and then test: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/26871.html
You can make an appointment with a Mac Genius at an Apple store, contact AppleCare via phone, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider for assistance.
Calling AppleCare and having them send you a box for the computer would be the fastest method of repair (usually) as an AppleStore or an Apple Authorized Service provider may not have the parts in stock. You could certainly take the computer in to have them look at it and tell you what the repair time frame would be.
Also, if they decide to replace the part, will I be shelling out any money inspite of the coverage ?
If you would like to read the warranty of the Macbook Pro, Hardware warranty details are found here: http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/
The warranty covers manufacturing issues. As long as the failure is due to a hardware component failure and not outside influence then there is no out of pocket expense.
If the port has failed because a 1 year old shoved a nail in it, rain blew in the window and shorted out the logic board, SUV backed up over the computer and broke the port, then the warranty will not cover it. They will contact you and let you know that the repair is not covered and ask if you want it repaired at your own cost or you can pick up / have the computer sent back to you.
If for some reason you find out the issue is not covered then you could take it up with your insurnace company (renters / home owners etc) or your credit card company if you purchased the computer with a credit card. Some credit cards offer hardware coverage for purchases.
Best of luck.

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I currently use a MacBook Pro and want to use the mini display port to my 24 inch Samsung LCD screen. My question is should I use the mini display port to DVI or VGA? My Monitor has both ports on back. I know that DVI is Digital and suppose to be the superior source compared to VGA analog, but I have only used VGA when using my Monitor with my old PC and it seemed fine enough for me.
If, I do go the DVI digital route will it be that much better graphics compared to just using VGA?
Finally, has anyone hooked up a mini display port to either DVI or VGA adaptor into an LCD monitor? What are your thoughts, concerns, advice etc. I realize its a very easy thing to do, but seem tied up between using DVI or VGA port.
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DH

Diffferences are not remarkable but DVI is indeed better. I wuold then choose DVI.

Female Mini Display Port Adapter - Connect Monitor to Non Mini Display Port

Anyone know of a Female Mini Display Port Adapter, so I can connect the 24 LED Cinema Display to a computer that has DVI connector? Or hook the monitor up to a KVM, so I can use the monitor with multiple computers?
I know Apple doesn't make these, but does a third party?
Monoline appears to be coming out with adapters to hook a mini display port computer to DVI and HDMI, but not a mini display port monitor to DVI or HDMI.

'Mini Display port' is just a smaller version of display port, which is a slightly different version of HMDI.
No. You may be thinking of Mini DVI. Mini DisplayPort is a smaller verion of DisplayPort, which is different from DVI and HDMI.
<http://www.displayport.org/white-papers/whitepapers/DPTech_OverviewEnglish.pdf>
HDMI, display port, mini display port AND DVI are all capable of being 'converted' from one to another.
It is easy to make a Mini DisplayPort (card) to DVI (display) adapter because a DisplayPort card can be set to generate DVI signals. (Dual-link DVI is a bit more complicated since the adapter must sepatate the clock and data.). A DVI card cannot generate DisplayPort signals, so an adapter for a DisplayPort display with a DVI card would be a lot more complicated.
The ONLY thing that you would LOSE in a DVI to display port conversion is an audio signal.
HDMI is DVI video plus digital audio. DisplayPort does not use DVI video.
The point is they are all interchangeable, signal wise.
No. A DisplayPort card can generate DVI signals when a DuisplayPort to DVI adapter is detected, but a DVI cards cannot generate DiusolayPort signals.
But why should Apple make a cheap DVI to female display port when they can make more money on overpriced graphics card upgrades?
They can't make a cheap adapter, but they could have added a DVI port to the display.

Extender for Mini Display Port. Need help.

I am running a setup with a 30m optical extender for DVI. I have just upgraded to the 8-core Mac Pro with 27" display which uses mini-display port. But that will give me maximum 1920x1200 resolution that is way too low for the 27" and I have to buy a converter from mini-display port to DVI.
Is there any available extender cables for mini display port (30 meter)?

that will give me maximum 1920x1200 resolution
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I need to connect a computer monitor to my MacBook Pro but have found that when using the mini display port to VGA adaptor the screen display on my macbook is very small font. Please what do I do to correct this?

I need to connect a computer monitor to my mac book pro, using a mini display port to VGA adaptor. But have experienced a drastic reduction in font size on my
Mac screen even before I have managed to check the result on the monitor screen. Please how do I compensate for this and restore my mac screen appearance?
Many Thanks Alangium in uk

Hi alangium,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Resetting your computer's PRAM should restore your Macbook Pro's screen appearance.
OS X Mavericks: Reset your computer’s PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222
This article may provide some information about your Mini DisplayPort to AVI adapter. Have you tried to connect a different VGA monitor to your Macbook to see if you get the same results?
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382
18. What is the maximum resolution available for use with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter?
The resolution available with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is 1920 x 1200. VGA displays that use higher refresh rates (such as 85 Hz) at resolutions of 1600 x 1200 or greater may not generate video properly until you lower the refresh rate.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573#5
How can I detect displays?
If the detect displays option is not available, hold down the Option key while you are in the Display pane.
How do I select additional resolutions on my display?
You can use the Display pane of System Preferences to specify how your display works. Not all options appear for all display models. By default the best resolution for your display will already be selected in System Preferences.
To select a different resolution, use the Scaled option. Some additional resolutions may be available when you hold the Option button.
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

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