Connecting Macbook to HDTV for DVD Viewing

[alwaysinwaves]

I have been trying to find out what cables I need in order to connect my Macbook with my HDTV so I can watch DVDs and video streams. Can anyone help please? It's a new TV with lots of connections but I don't know exactly what all the connections are besides the HDMI stuff. Thanks!

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Depends on the type of Macbook you have. If it's one of the older Macbooks then you need a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable for video, then a Line-out stereo cable for audio.

If it's a very new Macbook then you need the Mini-Display to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable.

 

[MrMacintoshBlog]

You can also use optical audio out to your receiver.

 

[oculus42]

Note that if you buy an adapter, most of them will not push sound across the HDMI connection, just video. If you want sound & video, Kanex offers some solutions. Choose between USB Audio and digital optical audio.