Hdmi

[Mr M5]

Is there a cable out there that will allow me to connect my macpro 1 yr old computer to my tv via hdmi? If not how can I connect it? I'm thinking I may start buying movies via I tunes but still want to watch via hi def on the tv.

Thanks,

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You either need a MDP to HDMI adapter or DVI to HDMI adapter.
How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV

Mini DisplayPort (MDP)

Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.

MDP adapters can be bought online from:

MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product will support audio on Mac computers capable of outputting audio through mini-displayport.
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

The successor of VGA, which is capable of analog and digital video transfer, though Apple restricted their adapters to DVI-D, which is purely digital.

DVI cables can be bought online from:

Monoprice - DVI cables
DVI - HDMI cable​

Also of interest: "Understanding the DVI Connector and Video Cable"
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[Hellhammer]

If it's one-year-old, then it should have Mini DisplayPort so mDP to HDMI adapter is what you need.

 

[fabian9]

Assuming your TV has HDMI ports, get a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-F...629E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308344667&sr=8-1

If it's a year old, then it'll transmit audio through the mini DisplayPort as well, which reduces the number of cables you need!

 

[Mr M5]

Assuming your TV has HDMI ports, get a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-F...629E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308344667&sr=8-1

If it's a year old, then it'll transmit audio through the mini DisplayPort as well, which reduces the number of cables you need!

Good stuff, one cable is what i'm going for and that looks like the connections I have.

Thanks

 

[Mr M5]

Ok, my mini display port and HDMI cables came today, so i plugged everything up.

A couple questions though...The audio is not playing full 5:1 surround, I have everything plugged into my receiver but no sound through the center channel at all. I was able to get it to play through there but only if I do extended stereo which sounds horrible. Any suggestions?

Also, is there some way to turn off the display on the mac and only have it play via the plasma?

Thanks in advance.

 

[snaky69]

Ok, my mini display port and HDMI cables came today, so i plugged everything up.

A couple questions though...The audio is not playing full 5:1 surround, I have everything plugged into my receiver but no sound through the center channel at all. I was able to get it to play through there but only if I do extended stereo which sounds horrible. Any suggestions?

Also, is there some way to turn off the display on the mac and only have it play via the plasma?

Thanks in advance.

No idea about the first question.

For the second though, what you're trying to do is called clamshell mode. Close the lid, let the computer sleep, and wake it up using an external mouse or keyboard. Enjoy.

 

[Mr M5]

No idea about the first question.

For the second though, what you're trying to do is called clamshell mode. Close the lid, let the computer sleep, and wake it up using an external mouse or keyboard. Enjoy.

Anyway of doing it with out a external mouse or keyboard? I have neither

 

[DWBurke811]

You can just turn your screen brightness down until it's off.