Seeking connection solution from Mini DVI to HDMI (HDTV)

stringtheorist · Dec 11, 2013

I want to output the video from my 2007 iMac via its Mini-DVI port and the audio out via the headphone port and combine the outputs to a single HDMI output to send to my HDTV. The device below looks like it should do the job:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200966407684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
However, it has a female DVI input port. This means I need a male Mini-DVI to male DVI converter. No such converter seems to exist. How can I make this work?

waw74 · Dec 11, 2013

You can use a male to male dvi cable, you still need the mini to dvi cable though.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monitor-Genuine-CPO-Branded-Product/dp/B002276Z12/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_1

I also recommend using optical for your audio, all macs have had optical in their audio port for quite some time. You just need a mini-toslink to toslink cable
You will be able to send 5.1 sound if you have a surround system.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisual-Inst...sr=8-3-spell&keywords=Muni+toslink+to+toslink

stringtheorist · Dec 11, 2013

Brilliant... Thanks. Regarding the digital audio port on an iMac though, I thought it was an audio INput?

This cable looks like the best solution for my DVI connection: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150983166363?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

waw74 · Dec 11, 2013

The regular line out, where the headphones go, is also optical.
The mini-toslink looks like a regular headphone 3.5mm headphone plug, but a little longer.

You'd have to check, but I think the line in May be optical also, but I'm not sure, and may depend on your model.

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