External Display

[macexternaldisp]

Hey i recently bought a mini display port to hdmi for my tv

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-DisplayPort-HDMI-Adapter-Cable/dp/B003OC6LWM

The Macbook doesnt recognize i have a tv in system settings/displays even if i press detect displays.

When the tv is off i see it under arrangements but when i turn it on it disappears again.

Was wondering if anyone else had this problem and what they did to fix it.

Thanks

 

[Mersailios]

It may be an issue with the cable itself. Have you tried a Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter and then using a regular HDMI cable to connect to your television?

(I know it sounds odd, but HDMI can be a bit picky especially when being driven from a Mini DisplayPort connection on a Mac.)

I recommend the Moshi Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter, which can be found on Amazon.com.

 

[macexternaldisp]

Was on the wrong input for the tv. Doh!

The $9 cord works great and i already had a sound setup for an ipod to tv/system speakers and i just pluged it into the mbp and it all works great! No need for an expensive adapter and a cord. ... ONly problem now is souund ... there is a ringing noise from the sound cant seem to get that to go away...