Mini-DVI to VGA issue

[jwill21]

I'm trying to have my display go to my 26" Vizio tv.

However, when everything is plugged in, the display isn't showing up on the TV.

Any Help?

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Make sure you're MacBook is outputting a resolution that the Vizio is compatible with over a VGA connection.

You'll have to check your user manual to see about that. Also, make sure the MacBook is even detecting the TV to start with, by going System Preferences-->Display and click on "detect displays" if a 2nd one isn't already seen in that preference pane.

 

[jwill21]

I tried a few different resolutions, but nothing worked

 

[jwill21]

I used my mini-DVI to VGA adapter along with my VGA cord to another monitor and everything worked... so since I now figure it's the TV.

Any suggestions?

 

[old-wiz]

I wonder if you're setting the TV to look for input on the specific plug? I apologize if it sounds simplistic, but some TVs have multiple inputs and you need to hit "source" (or some such) on the remote to switch to the other port.

 

[jwill21]

I'm having the TV look for the "Computer" input which is the VGA input, and nothing is showing up when it should

 

[KielderWolf]

Assuming that this is an HDTV, try setting to this exact resolution; 1280x768 60Hz. We have a 26" Orion HDTV that point blank refuses to accept any other resolution bar this one and 800x600 60Hz stretched.

Good luck, Wolf ∑:•p

 

[jwill21]

got it to work... thanks for the help