Macbook Pro 13" mini display port to serial + serial to component not working
So I tried the above using everything as suggested and I can't get a proper picture through component on my Samsung 52" lcd or on a 32" Sony tube tv. All three colors were matched properly on the tv end and I have the Mac set to mirror. I tried every option on resolution and hz to no avail.
What's the deal? Are the suggested methods in the opening of this thread wrong or did I miss something?
I didn't by a scan converter and went the component route bc it seemed the least bulky and a little cheaper. Now I'm not so sure.
when you say "serial", do you mean VGA or DVI? Because neither will work as you want them to. If you are trying to output to component video, you will need a miniDisplayPort to VGA adapter and a VGA to component TRANSCODER.
Really though, with the LCD TV, I would use another input than component, such as HDMI, VGA or if it has DVI. And if your Sony is not HD, then Apple has a DVI to Svideo adapter, although it seems to be an expensive endeavor if it even works (you would also need a miniDisplayPort to DVI adapter in this last case).
Personally I would not try linking a bunch of adapters together, either use another input on the TVs or look for the proper adapter.