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MacBook Pro hooked up to a Sharp Aquos
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i actually just bought a dvi to hdmi cable of monoprice for this reason!
(i also bought a wall mount, only $25! (its a stationary one so i didn't feel like paying $120 you know?)
(i also bought a wall mount, only $25! (its a stationary one so i didn't feel like paying $120 you know?)
I have mine hooked up to an Aquos thru DVI->HDMI cable. I set the resolution to 1280x720 as it is the best (but not perfect, still slight overscan). HD movies look amazing!
If your Aquos has a VGA port, you can go DVI->VGA with no overscan.
I haven't tried VGA as my Aquos doesn't have one.
If your Aquos has a VGA port, you can go DVI->VGA with no overscan.
I haven't tried VGA as my Aquos doesn't have one.
i also have an HDMI cable from them for my PS3 and i don't see any problems with quality (though i have never used a different cable so i wouldn't know the difference anyway.)
also i should have stated that it was a wall mount for a monitor.
if your looking at a cable to hook mbp to your tv:
this is the one i bought:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2405&seq=1&format=2
if the cable ends up being crap it wont really matter because it was only $7 you know?
So, is it advantageous to use a DVI->HDMI all-in-one cable vs. getting a DVI->HDMI adapter, then using an all HDMI cable??
The advantage of using an hdmi cable plus a dvi to hdmi adapter is that if your setup changes, you have a more useful all-hdmi cable. The drawback is that in some cases, the cable plus adapter doesn't work or doesn't work correctly. We had one plasma that just wouldn't work with hdmi cable plus dvi to hdmi adapter, but using a single dvi to hdmi cable it worked just fine.
Hi
I have just set up my macbook pro to my sony bravia via vga and it seriously looks amazing. I set it up for a mirror and the resolution on my MBP screen was lower but on the tv it was great, seriously good.
When it was on extended it just seemed messy. The characters were so clear you could surf COMFORTABLY from 3-4 metres away, or from my couch!
It was so much better than I expected I am thinking of getting a mac mini to sit under it
I have just set up my macbook pro to my sony bravia via vga and it seriously looks amazing. I set it up for a mirror and the resolution on my MBP screen was lower but on the tv it was great, seriously good.
When it was on extended it just seemed messy. The characters were so clear you could surf COMFORTABLY from 3-4 metres away, or from my couch!
It was so much better than I expected I am thinking of getting a mac mini to sit under it
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do you have the 720p or 1080p aquos? Having both, I can say this:
720: hdmi will overscan, or (with overscan off) not fill the window, regardless of whether you use hdmi-dvi or hdmi-hdmi with adapter.
1080p: works with both hdmi-dvi and hdmi-hdmi plus adapter at full 1920x1080 resolution without any problems.
*720p: VGA port will fill the screen, but the 1360x768 resolution must be manually added (try switchresx or displayconfigx) and the input setting set to 1360x768 and not 1024x768 (menu>input). I prefer the VGA; there seems to be little difference and full res 720p video still looks great, no overscan/not filling the window.
Works with my mb and mbp.
do you have the 720p or 1080p aquos? Having both, I can say this:
720: hdmi will overscan, or (with overscan off) not fill the window, regardless of whether you use hdmi-dvi or hdmi-hdmi with adapter.
1080p: works with both hdmi-dvi and hdmi-hdmi plus adapter at full 1920x1080 resolution without any problems.
*720p: VGA port will fill the screen, but the 1360x768 resolution must be manually added (try switchresx or displayconfigx) and the input setting set to 1360x768 and not 1024x768 (menu>input). I prefer the VGA; there seems to be little difference and full res 720p video still looks great, no overscan/not filling the window.
Works with my mb and mbp.
Hi,
I want to hook up my MBP to an HD widescreen TV. Is there a difference in terms of video and audio quality if I connect the MBP using a DVI to HDMI cable compared to using a DVI to VGA cable?
Thanks.
I want to hook up my MBP to an HD widescreen TV. Is there a difference in terms of video and audio quality if I connect the MBP using a DVI to HDMI cable compared to using a DVI to VGA cable?
Thanks.
Hi
I have just set up my macbook pro to my sony bravia via vga and it seriously looks amazing. I set it up for a mirror and the resolution on my MBP screen was lower but on the tv it was great, seriously good.
When it was on extended it just seemed messy. The characters were so clear you could surf COMFORTABLY from 3-4 metres away, or from my couch!
It was so much better than I expected I am thinking of getting a mac mini to sit under it
Where are these setting you are adjusting/changing? (mirror, extended etc).
I hooked my MBP to my Philips HDTV (1080i) and it worked as a second monitor, not exactly what was on my MBP. It was also a little messy looking and the Mac DOC was so far to the right of my TV screen (my DOC is set up to be on the right hand side of the screen on my MBP), couldnt see the actual Icons. They were outside the screen. I could only see the "pop outs" that are associated with the icons on the DOC. Gotta be an adjustment somewhere. Just not sure if its a TV adjustment or a MBP adjustment.
If they are in the MBP, Where should I look?
Thanks!
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There will be a large difference in picture quality, but not audio quality. DVI and HDMI are digital formats, while VGA is not. (Maybe not a large difference for some, but any 'picky' people will agree)
I dont have my MBP in front of me but if you go to system settings and then into displays. It recognised my sony already and I just ticked the box that said 'mirror' displays. You may have to change the resolution but my MBP changed my automatically. As I mentioned in my post it reduced the res on my MBP screen but if your mirroring its all on the TV anyway
Hope it helps - if you need anymore I will be back later and can do some screen shots
Hello everyone! This is my first post here.
Just bought a new MBP 17 inch hi-res (unfortunately got yellowing problems but thats another story..) and I am trying to connect it to my Sharp Aquos 42 inch HDTV... This is my first Mac so I am an OSX noob Im having some problems with resolution. I am using a DVI-HDMI cable but I can only get the resolution on my TV to 1080i even if it is capable of 1080p. But the strange thing is that the TV only shows part of the image. The image is too big and I cant see some pixels on the sides. So for example I cant see the menu bar and I can only see half of the dock... If I click on mirror displays my MBP gets 2 black bands on top and bottom (like if it was in 1920 by 1080) and TV stays the same. Clicking on overscan makes the image on the TV smaller but at least I can see everything. Problem is it is too small as there is a wasted black border around the image.
Sorry for the long post, I hope someone knows how to get a proper output,
thanks!
P.S. I posted here because I thought this discussion was about the same problem more or less, hope its ok
Just bought a new MBP 17 inch hi-res (unfortunately got yellowing problems but thats another story..) and I am trying to connect it to my Sharp Aquos 42 inch HDTV... This is my first Mac so I am an OSX noob
Im having some problems with resolution. I am using a DVI-HDMI cable but I can only get the resolution on my TV to 1080i even if it is capable of 1080p. But the strange thing is that the TV only shows part of the image. The image is too big and I cant see some pixels on the sides. So for example I cant see the menu bar and I can only see half of the dock... If I click on mirror displays my MBP gets 2 black bands on top and bottom (like if it was in 1920 by 1080) and TV stays the same. Clicking on overscan makes the image on the TV smaller but at least I can see everything. Problem is it is too small as there is a wasted black border around the image. Sorry for the long post, I hope someone knows how to get a proper output,
thanks!
P.S. I posted here because I thought this discussion was about the same problem more or less, hope its ok
you wont get audio since DVI is video out only.
is there anyway to manually set the resolution on the tv out so you get the full 1366x768?
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Got this working:
Using a MACBook (but tested my MBP it worked as well).
1. Bought the Mini-DVI to DVI dongle, connected a DVI to HDMI cable, HDMI goes into Input 5 (32 inch Aquos 64U), mini-din to RCA for sound.
2. Set the TV View Mode to "Dot by Dot"
3. Set MAC's video resolution as required, note I found that the maximum offered under MAC OS of 1920x1080 interlaced has a refresh issue, best setting is 1600 x 900 which admittedly is fine for me.
What is nonsense is that when I boot into XP via boot camp partition the native drivers from Apple in XP give me 1920x1080p resolution!
Hopefully they update the MAC OS.
Got this working:
Using a MACBook (but tested my MBP it worked as well).
1. Bought the Mini-DVI to DVI dongle, connected a DVI to HDMI cable, HDMI goes into Input 5 (32 inch Aquos 64U), mini-din to RCA for sound.
2. Set the TV View Mode to "Dot by Dot"
3. Set MAC's video resolution as required, note I found that the maximum offered under MAC OS of 1920x1080 interlaced has a refresh issue, best setting is 1600 x 900 which admittedly is fine for me.
What is nonsense is that when I boot into XP via boot camp partition the native drivers from Apple in XP give me 1920x1080p resolution!
Hopefully they update the MAC OS.
HELP!! I have hooked up my 24" Imac Intel Core 2 Duo up to my 52" Sharp Aquos. But I am getting a Red/Black static around the image it is also corrupting any dark images on the screen. I am using a Mini DVI to HDMI converter then a HDMI cable into the back of the tv. Any help, I am driving myself crazy with this. Thanks J
Question, I am preparing to buy a 13" MBP and have been debating purchasing an external display. I have a Sharp Aquos 42" (64U) and am wondering, can just use this instead of spending the extra money on a monitor? Will there be any overscan, distortion, etc? Is the screen too big to maintain a good picture? Basically will I be able to use it like any other external monitor and how will the quality be? Thanks for the input
Macbook Prop and Sharp Aquos - sound issues?
I have a Macbook Pro and a 42" Aquos and can't figure out the connection. I have a Moshi MiniDisplay Port to HDMI Adapter, an HDMI cable, and Belkin sound cables. The video works fine - but I have no sound. My coworker has the same mac, same cables and adapter - and they work fine on her Sony LCD TV (she has sound). Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get around this? Has anyone had a similar issue?
I have a Macbook Pro and a 42" Aquos and can't figure out the connection. I have a Moshi MiniDisplay Port to HDMI Adapter, an HDMI cable, and Belkin sound cables. The video works fine - but I have no sound. My coworker has the same mac, same cables and adapter - and they work fine on her Sony LCD TV (she has sound). Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get around this? Has anyone had a similar issue?