I cant get this 2010 mini to display through HDMI in computer mode rather than video mode. The picture looks terrible, how do I get it to treat this HDMI TV as a monitor rather than a TV? It's got VGA but I don't want to use that, so this display is also a computer monitor.
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2010 Mac Mini - HDMI
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Thanks Dandu! I don't need this fix right now but it looks like an essential for my bookmarks library.
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This problem may be fixed by the newer versions of OS X on some computers according to this comment from the page that you linked.
"Update: I have heard that 10.8.3 has solved this problem for some people, so I rolled back my changes and installed the update. No change on my monitor. Nevertheless, itd be a good idea to update OS X before trying this, since it may fix the issues with your particular hardware."
Well I got the hack successfully loaded, however it only works properly at 1024x768, all the higher resolutions are still TV style rather than Computer style.
I don't know how to adjust the script to make it work on full resolution.
I don't know how to adjust the script to make it work on full resolution.
QUESTION:
If I use the MINIDISPLAYPORT > HDMI, will it work normally?
Is it the Mac's HDMI port sending non-RGB data, or will the Minidisplay port also detect an HDMI monitor and likewise display in TV-mode?
If I use the MINIDISPLAYPORT > HDMI, will it work normally?
Is it the Mac's HDMI port sending non-RGB data, or will the Minidisplay port also detect an HDMI monitor and likewise display in TV-mode?
If you plane to display more than 1080p needs an UPDATED HDMO 2.0 HDMI cable! I suggest getting the RedMere - 18Gbps Ultra Slim Series High Performance HDMI Cable.
Here is a video.
Here is a video.
Every HDMI spec from the very first can support more than 1080P.
HDMI 1.3 spec from 2006 can support 1600P
HDMI spec 1.4 from 2009 can Support 2160P(4k) @30hz
HDMI 2.0 can support 4k @60Hz
The Maximum that the 2010 Mac Mini can support is 1200P. Any cable new or old can support 1200P, there is no need to buy a HDMI 2.0 cable for getting more than 1080P. Most older HDMI cables will even be able to push 4k as well no need to upgrade unless you need too.
Well this is just maddening that I cannot get this Mac to display full screen on a widescreen, it will only display in computer mode at 1024x768, the higher resolutions all look like crap.
I have run the terminal hack but that didnt make the higher resolutions work.
Does anyone know of an app or plug-in or whatever that will allow me to use this monitor in full-screen?
I have run the terminal hack but that didnt make the higher resolutions work.
Does anyone know of an app or plug-in or whatever that will allow me to use this monitor in full-screen?
Not sure if this will help but what do you mean by computer mode? What TV do you have? I know in the past with certain tv's I have had to setup the TV in a certain way to act like a monitor, is this what you mean by computer mode?
SwitchResX http://www.madrau.com/
Had this problem on my old 2010 Mac Mini with a TV set. SwitchResX fixed it.
Also I was running 16gbs of ram in my 2010 2.66mhz Mac Mini; you need at least two or four gigs (as I recall) for full graphics card utility. (Or is that the 2009 Mac Mini? Can't recall, I just remember how fast my 2010 Mini was and I miss it.)
The monitor is a Toshiba manufactured in 2009. It's got HDMI and VGA ports.
On my mac mini 2009, it will display 1280x1024 in computer mode.
On my mac mini 2010, it will display 1024x768 in computer mode.
The higher resolutions like 1920x1080 are all in crappy looking TV mode.
I tried switchRes, didn't work
So the hell with this thing. I imagine, if I were to boot on Windows, the monitor would work properly
On my mac mini 2009, it will display 1280x1024 in computer mode.
On my mac mini 2010, it will display 1024x768 in computer mode.
The higher resolutions like 1920x1080 are all in crappy looking TV mode.
I tried switchRes, didn't work
So the hell with this thing. I imagine, if I were to boot on Windows, the monitor would work properly
My 2010, 26" LG LCD tv set looks fine on my 2010 Mini via HDMI. On MiniDP-VGA it looked grainy with washed-out colors. It only required some tweaking with color settings (on the TV side) and sharpness. Looks fine at 1080p.
The monitor is a Toshiba manufactured in 2009. It's got HDMI and VGA ports.
On my mac mini 2009, it will display 1280x1024 in computer mode.
On my mac mini 2010, it will display 1024x768 in computer mode.
The higher resolutions like 1920x1080 are all in crappy looking TV mode.
I tried switchRes, didn't work
So the hell with this thing. I imagine, if I were to boot on Windows, the monitor would work properly
With a TV, change the name of the source into the menu : on my Samsung, if i choice "PC" "DVI" or things like that, i have a better image with a PC