HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used interface for transmitting audio and video signals between devices and displays.
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MacBook Air 2012 Mini DisplayPort not working with HDTV
I'm trying to connect my 2012 11" MacBook Air to my Panasonic p60st60 1080p plasma HDTV using a new Monoprice Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter & 6' HDMI cable.
My TV displays a "No signal" ...
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How can I connect an Apple TV to an older television?
Is there a way to connect the latest Apple TV, which only has an HDMI output, to an older television that only has the yellow and red/white inputs for audio and video? This older television has a ...
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Retina Macbook Pro with External Display (Samsung BX2440)
I have just switched to a rMBP from a Windows 7 laptop. I use an external 24 inch monitor (Samsung BX2440) via the HDMI port on the rMBP. It seems that due to some scaling, the text on the external ...
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Can I use both Mac mini display ports at the same time and which adapters do I need?
If I have two DVI monitors that are exactly alike, could I connect them both to the same Mac mini and extend the desktop using both displays? Can I use both the HDMI and Thunderbolt ports at the same ...
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MacBook MiniDisplay to HDMI does not work
I have:
a MacBook Pro (6,2) Mid 2010
OSX 10.8.3
a Mini DisplayPort (I think) to HDMI Adapter
an HDTV
When I plug the whole thing together, my laptop flashes blue for a second, the TV detects that ...
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Screen mirroring and image resize
I have two questions about this topic.
1) Suppose my MBP is connected to the TV via HDMI (TV is 55 inch). Can I resize to, say 27 inch or anything less than the actual size of the TV?
2) I have two ...
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How to debug external display connectivity problems?
I'm having problems with connecting my retina MBP with external displays of all kinds. The DisplayPort->VGA adapter has a 1/4 success rate. The HDMI port (via a DVI adapter) does not see my monitor.
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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI works for MBP but not iMac?
I'm having issues connecting my iMac to my external monitor (Samsung SyncMaster SA350). I bought a Mini DisplayPort -> HDMI cable on eBay recently. The monitor works fine when connected to my MacBook ...
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iMac target display mode unstable
I've been using target display with my iMac for several months - output from a PC through HDMI port to the mini-displayport on the other end of the cable...
Anyway, no problems until this week... ...
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Will 27' 2560x1440 Korean IPS monitor (brand: Crossover) with DVI-D output work with MBP retina?
I have a 15' MBP retina (which has HDMI and Thunderbolt interfaces for connecting to external displays).
I was planning to buy this 27' Crossover monitor (one of those Korean displays that have ...
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Can the AppleTV (Version 2) send output to only the optical output?
I'm looking for a way to have AppleTV (Version 2) output from optical out only without having HDMI connected or at least with the TV turned off. I've read that this is possible with previous versions. ...
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Can a MacBook Air support 2560x1600 output via HDMI using a Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HMDI adaptor?
The HDMI 1.3 spec can carry signals with resolutions as high as 2560 x 1600 pixels. Is it possible to output this high a resolution signal from a MacBook Air using a Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to ...
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How to set up macbook 2008 to samsung led tv - sound issues
I have a Macbook, and the specs are:
OS x 10.5.8
2.2 Ghtz Intel Core 2 Duo
2Gb 667 Mhtz DDR2 SDRAM
mini-dvi out
I have a Samsung LED TV with HDMI in , Component in with twin phono in
I have ...
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MacBook Pro screen has died. Wanting to use secondary display?
The display on my MacBook Pro has recently died so I have been using the hdmi adapter to display the screen on my lg tv, which has been fine for a few day apart from the resolution not being ideal. ...
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Belkin AV360 HDMI to MDP adapter stopped working
I've used the Belkin AV360 HDMI to MDP adapter to use my iMac as xbox display. Some weeks ago the adpater suddenly stopped working so that neither xbox or mac detect each other. I checked all the ...
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Turn main screen off when watching full screen video on TV
I connect my Mac via an HDMI adapter to my TV to watch films.
Is there a way to turn off my Mac's screen while watching those?
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Problem with Mac HDMI - Thunderbolt display to Sony (not a cable problem)
I have a 13-inch Macbook Pro with Mountain Lion installed. I bought an HDMI - Thunderbolt cable months ago in order to watch movies, TV shows and whatnot on my TV (Sony Bravia). The cable had been ...
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Which Macs support HDMI with ethernet?
Which Macs support HDMI with ethernet, either natively such as the 15" retina Macbook Pro, or via a Mini Displayport adapter?
My Samsung TV can connect to the internet, but has no Wi-Fi access. ...
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iMac - 2nd display not working using thunderbolt - HDMI
I recently bought an LG monitor to use as a 2nd display but my iMac (mid 2011, running Mac OS X Lion) doesn't detect it.
It's connected using a Thunderbolt-to-HDMI-cable (which I bought from The ...
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Need to connect mac-mini and thunderbolt display to a Dell U2713HM for dual monitor 2560x1440
I need to run a dual 27" 2560x1440 mac-mini. I already have a thunderbolt display and I tried connecting a Dell Ultrasharp with 2560x1440 to the HDMI port of the mac mini - that doesn't work. There ...
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How to mirror secondary display to a TV?
I have had a dual-screen setup (27'' iMac + 27'' thunderbolt display) for a while now; having recently acquired a MDP->HDMI adapter I'm struggling with mirroring the secondary display onto my TV.
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Apple TV 3 Audio crackling and white noise on power on, changing sound settings fixes
Brand new ATV3 hooked to a Samsung amplifier/DVD player combo. Latest firmware.
Every time I switch the ATV on, the sound comes garbled, the menu clicks are delayed, with mixed in crackling and white ...
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mirror iPhone 5 display to TV without AirPlay
Is there any way I can make anything that is currently shown on the screen of an iPhone 5 to be displayed on a regular TV or projector that has the usual HDMI, composite video, DVI, DSub inputs via a ...
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Special HDMI cable for Apple TV?
I'm looking to purchase a HDMI cable online for use with my AppleTV. I asked the seller just to be on the safe side, would this cable work with an AppleTV and he said it will not work.
From ...
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DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter doesn't play audio on Samsung TV
I can't make my MacBook Pro mid 2009 play audio on my Samsung LCD TV. I am aware that only recents MacBook Pro have audio out through the Mini DisplayPort and mine doesn't have it. This is why I ...
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Macbook Pro w/ retina display connected to Dell U3011 monitor via HDMI - periodic error message about audio
I have my retina MacBook Pro running a Dell U3011 monitor via the HDMI port. Periodically, the monitor shows an error message:
Unsupported audio format
Please set the audio output on your audio ...
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Can I use my Macbook Pro Retina as a monitor for PS3?
I want to connect my PlayStation3 to my Retina Macbook Pro so that I can play my games using the MBP's display, is it possible to do it with HDMI port or something else?
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MBP retina + Dell u3011 via HDMI: intermittent screen message about audio
I have a new Mac Book Pro (MBP) retina connected via HDMI to a Dell U3011 display. Every few seconds, but irregularly, the display pops up "MESSAGE Unsupported audio format. Please set the audio ...
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Can I connect a projector with HDMI to my Mac Pro's DVI connector using an adapter?
I am interested in purchasing a projector that has native resolution of 1024x768.
The projector has HDMI connector and VGA connector. I want to connect it to my Mac Pro computer which has only DVI ...
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Should I get a mini DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI to DVI adapter?
I bought the new Retina MacBook Pro, which has an HDMI out and two Thunderbolt ports. I have an external display that I've been using that has a DVI input. Should I get the Thunderbolt/mini ...
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What is the max resolution output by the HDMI port of the MacBook Pro Retina?
Does the new MacBook Pro Retina output 2560x1600 to the HDMI port?
The reason I ask is that I would like to drive 2x30 inch 2560x1600 monitors while still using the Gigabit Ethernet adapter. (My ...
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What causes the retina Macbook Pro HDMI-DVI output to cut out on occasion?
I got my retina Macbook Pro this week and have been waiting for my Thunderbolt to DVI adapters to get here so I can hook them up to my external displays. In the meantime, I am using an HDMI to DVI ...
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What slideshow apps can output true 16:9 using the HDMI connector on iPad 2?
I'm looking for a presentation or slideshow app on iPad that can output a true 16:9 image to an external monitor using the digital a/v adapter / HDMI. This requires explicit support in the app (which ...
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MacBook Pro with retina display external monitor connections
Is it possible to connect two external monitors to a Retina MacBook Pro without using Thunderbolt displays?
For example, one connected with HDMI and another using Apple's DVI connector and also use ...
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Does my MacBook DisplayPort support video input?
I have been reading through all these resources here and here, but I couldn't find an answer.
My question is simply: can the DisplayPort on a MacBook take a video input source?
More Details:
I ...
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Can I connect an iPad to a monitor with with an Apple Digital AV Adapter converted to DVI?
I need to connect my 3rd-generation iPad to an older monitor. I already own an Apple Digital AV Adapter. Other than the need to purchase an HDMI to DVI cable is there anything preventing me from ...
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Bootcamp HD monitor overscan problem on MBP
I've got a MacBook Pro (Early 2011) set up with Windows 7 64-bit on a Boot Camp partition. I'm using a mini DisplayPort adapter and an HDMI cable to connect to an Asus VH232H monitor. The problem is ...
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3D movies or videogames from MacBook Pro to 3D projector
I have:
a 3D projector with: HDMI, VGA, S-VIDEO
one of the first MacBook Pros, with a DVI port (with an ATI X1600)
DVI to HDMI cable (and a DVI to VGA)
Active glasses, not the red/green (anaglyph) ...
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Best way to connect a MacBook Pro to a projector
I recently purchased this projector that has HDMI, VGA, and S-video inputs. Also, I have one of the first versions of the MacBook Pro, from around 2007/8. Currently I have connected both devices vía ...
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How to solve the “overscan” issue if the iMac is connected to an HDTV and using BootCamp and Windows 7?
This question is related to both iMac and Windows, but since it is happening on an iMac 27 inch model, so I hope posting in the Apple forum is more relevant.
Basically, when an iMac is connected to ...
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Which Macs support HDCP on their built-in / native displays?
Which Macs, both desktop and portable, support HDCP on their native displays? The web is awash with information on connected displays, and which support it, don't support it, and stories of people who ...
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Does the iPad 3rd generation output 1080p video using the HDMI adaptor?
I can play 1080p videos I've loaded onto the iPad using the video player on the iPad itself. Before I invest in the HDMI adaptor, I'd like to know if the HDMI output actually displays 1080p on the ...
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What cable/adapter should I buy to connect a MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt port to a TV via HDMI?
I have a late 2011 15" MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt/mini DisplayPort. What cable do I need which will transmit both audio AND video?
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Does the iPad 2 HDMI out adapter work with the new iPad?
I was at the Apple store yesterday and I wanted to purchase an HDMI out adapter for my new iPad. Oe of the employees said to wait becaus they're getting in newer ones for the new iPad, which should ...
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VGA vs Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter
I'm about to buy an external monitor to use with my MacBook Pro late 2008. I do understand HDMI (digital) looks much better on screen (better quality?) than VGA (analog), so I'm thinking about buying ...
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External monitor has “snow” at 1080p/i when connected to MacBook Air
When I connect an external monitor to my new MacBook Air via Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, I see the extended desktop but there are snow-like artifacts. When I change the resolution to 720p, the screen ...
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How do I disable secondary display connective via HDMI on Lion/Mini?
I have a late 2011 mini and the HDMI out is set up to go to my receiver and thence to my TV. When the TV is off, I would like it not to extend my desktop to it, but it is. How can I prevent that other ...
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Using iMac in Home Cinema
I am currently considering buying an iMac 27" to replace my PC, and also to have at the centre of my home cinema/media system.
The iMac would be used to play DVDs, stream video, play CDs, MP3s etc.
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Can I view my Xbox 360 Screen on my Mac by using an HDMI to minidisplay port adapter?
Or can I not have input into the Macbook?
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What is the difference in resolution and quality between SCART, VGA, and HDMI?
For my old MacBook (2,1) I have a mini-DVI to Video adapter that I use to connect to the TV (mini-DVI-to-Composite-to-SCART). It works, but I cannot seem to get the right resolution for the TV display ...
