How to connect my Macbook Pro to my Panasonic Viera Link TV?

[cld92]

I am just wondering if there is any way in which I can connect Macbook Pro to my TV so I can use Netflix and Now TV, without having to look at my smaller screen?

My Macbook Pro is about 6 months old and my TV is a Panasonic TX-P37X10B Viera Link.

If possible, what cables would I need?

Cheers

 

[simsaladimbamba]

A Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter plus HDMI cable should suffice.

Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt

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.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.

To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​

MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:

Apple Online Store (or the physical Apple Store)

• MDP to VGA adapter
• MDP to DVI adapter
• MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter
• Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter

Monoprice

• Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
• Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter
• Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

• Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cables
• Mini DisplayPort to VGA cables
• Mini DisplayPort to DVI cables
• Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables
• Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables

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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from

How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV

Most common video interfaces on external computer displays and TVs

Common video interfaces on Macs and the appropriate adapters to connect to other display devices

Most common audio interfaces on external computer displays, TVs and the Mac​

 

[macMitch]

Very easy to do

You need a HDMI cable ($20) and a MiniDisplayPort to HDMI adapter ($35). Plug the adapter into your ThunderBolt port and run the cable between the two devices.

There might be less expensive cables and adapters out there. I just quoted from Apple Canada's site.

Also, I bought an Apple TV recently, and while it's not perfect, it is great for NetFlix.

 

[blueroom]

A more elegant solution might be an AppleTV3 as the OPs MBP is new enough to support AirPlay Mirroring.

 

[cld92]

Thank you for your advise will sound be transferred as well as video?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Thank you for your advise will sound be transferred as well as video?

Yes, if you get one of the adapters I linked to (the one in the quote, bolded and in a bigger font).

 

[VANOTTELE]

I am just wondering if there is any way in which I can connect Macbook Pro to my TV so I can use Netflix and Now TV, without having to look at my smaller screen?

My Macbook Pro is about 6 months old and my TV is a Panasonic TX-P37X10B Viera Link.

If possible, what cables would I need?

Cheers

There is an app on the Mac App Store called Mirror for Panasonic TV, which let's you do screen mirroring from any Mac to any Panasonic Smart TV. You can find it here: http://apple.co/2bKVcyv