How to use MBP as DVD player?

[iphonesrq]

How do I use my 2.53 uniMBP as a DVD player? Also what cable(s) do I need?

thank you

 

[kolax]

Put in a DVD. Press play.

 

[iphonesrq]

sorry let me specify...I want to use it as a DVD player & hook it up to a tv?

 

[r.j.s]

What kind of inputs does your TV have?

 

[iphonesrq]

I'm at work so I only have RCA's

 

[kolax]

I'm at work so I only have RCA's

What's work got to do with what inputs your TV has..?

Is your TV a Hi-Def one? Does it have HDMI inputs and/or a VGA input? If you aren't sure, Google your TV model and check the manual.

 

[r.j.s]

If it is RCA only, then you'll probably need a Mini DisplayPort to VGA, then a VGA to RCA video, with a separate miniplug to RCA for the audio.

 

[iphonesrq]

What's work got to do with what inputs your TV has..?

Is your TV a Hi-Def one? Does it have HDMI inputs and/or a VGA input? If you aren't sure, Google your TV model and check the manual.

No, not Hi-Def as this wouldn't make a difference as because I just told you that I only have RCA inputs.

 

[eastercat]

No, not Hi-Def as this wouldn't make a difference as because I just told you that I only have RCA inputs.

If you don't have HDMI or DVI, then you'll need to read the post by RJS.

 

[iphonesrq]

If you don't have HDMI or DVI, then you'll need to read the post by RJS.

Yes I posted my comment at the same time so I didn't see that.
Thank you for the help.

 

[sclough]

If it is RCA only, then you'll probably need a Mini DisplayPort to VGA, then a VGA to RCA video, with a separate miniplug to RCA for the audio.

Does Apple no longer sell the video adaptor that goes straight to RCA or S-Video? I had one for my "classic" MBP, but haven't bothered getting one for a unibody yet.

 

[Brandon Heat]

Put in a DVD. Press play.

hahahha

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Does Apple no longer sell the video adaptor that goes straight to RCA or S-Video? I had one for my "classic" MBP, but haven't bothered getting one for a unibody yet.

Nope, the MiniDisplayPort cannot output a "TV" signal.

You have to go to VGA, then to RCA...and that should work.