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All you need is a HDMI (PS3) to DVI (23" CD) and you will get video. I'm not sure about the sound. Do you have a set of speakers? And what audio out ports does a PS3 have?
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PS3 and LED Cinema Display Solution (also DVI to Mini DP)
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All you need is a HDMI (PS3) to DVI (23" CD) and you will get video. I'm not sure about the sound. Do you have a set of speakers? And what audio out ports does a PS3 have?
Hi there,
I am looking to complete the set up you have there but am wondering where the best place would be to purchase the two peices of hardware. I live in melbourne, Australia and would be willing to buy off ebay if it will be cheaper. And if i were to buy off ebay or a store, would it come with all the nessesary cords to make this work with my ps3 slim?
Thanks a lot
I am looking to complete the set up you have there but am wondering where the best place would be to purchase the two peices of hardware. I live in melbourne, Australia and would be willing to buy off ebay if it will be cheaper. And if i were to buy off ebay or a store, would it come with all the nessesary cords to make this work with my ps3 slim?
Thanks a lot
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I have a HDMI to DVI. I've connected the two. Now what? it's not as simple as connecting the two and boom it just works you need to get it to run somehow. HELP
I have a HDMI to DVI. I've connected the two. Now what? it's not as simple as connecting the two and boom it just works you need to get it to run somehow. HELP
Could the problem be HDCP? I know that the 23" ACD does NOT support HDCP, which is required for playing Blu-ray (and maybe dvd) movies. I don't know if the PS3 also requires HDCP for other functions.
If nothing shows up on your screen then the problem is probably resolution scaling. The Ps3 only outputs in 480p/i, 720p/i, and 1080p/i and the 23" Cinema Display probably doesn't accept those resolutions as the 24" LED doesn't. To solve this you would need the HDMI Scaler that I referenced/linked in my first post (the black box in my pictures).
P.S.- I have no idea if the 23" is HDCP enabled...the 24" is, but I'm not sure about the 23". HDCP would be required for all Blu-ray movies and possibly games.
Hope this helps and sorry for the delayed response.
Your best bet would be to order them directly from Atlona (they ship via UPS so international shipments is possible).
The DVI to MDP Converter is probably too new to be on Ebay just yet. And when the new unified converter comes out it will be a while before it shows up on Ebay, and you would probably need to buy an HDMI cable and an HDMI to DVI cable.
The Santa Rosa MBP works perfectly with the DVI to MDP Converter and the 24" LED Display. I even contacted Atlona's Product Manager and asked him and he said that they had tried it as well and hadn't had any problems. He also said that they had connected it to pretty much every DVI-enabled Mac and had had no problems so far.
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my sound...
To answer your question about my sound umgoblue2008, I do use the companion 5 system by bose. I don't own a PS3 and have no idea how it works. This whole thing is a debate of whether to get it or not. I'll have to ask if it's HDCP compatible. Thanks for all your responses
To answer your question about my sound umgoblue2008, I do use the companion 5 system by bose. I don't own a PS3 and have no idea how it works. This whole thing is a debate of whether to get it or not. I'll have to ask if it's HDCP compatible. Thanks for all your responses
Good News Gentlemen(and ladies...)
Well, I have been reading through several different forums and have been on the edge about my purchase of the new 27in iMac... this what i have determined. dual reasons for purchasing this system; want a Mac desktop and make the full switch to apple and to connect my PS3 to this through the new input. same thing everybody else is dying to do.
here is the good news... as previously mentioned the only way to functionally connect the ps3(or any other stand-alone, non-miniDP connection) to the 24in Cinema display was through the use of two different adapters. the Atlona DVI to mini DisplayPort Convertor (to change your signal) and then to deal with the difference in native resolution you needed the HDMI/DVI Scaler. this process has been confirmed to work with the 24in Apple Cinema Display... like i said... I'm sure you are all aware of this already.
Not so easy with the 27in iMac. First step would work but the second step does not because the iMac's native resolution is a staggering 2560x1440... well above the max single-link DVI connection of only 1900x1200 (basically full HD...1080p)...... drum roll please...... I just got off the phone with Atlona to address this issue and the service rep told me that....in about a weeks time.... the new model of this same scaler will come out and WILL be able to upscale to the level of 2560x1440. While there are no guarantees here and I am going off of the word of this Rep and his project manager... this is so damn exciting news, right? granted some tests would be required for the 100% compatibility and all that stuff... but if I am reading correctly this would solve the one issue everybody is having. native resolution. godspeed!
oh yes... the Rep said to call before you purchased it... he said about a week and it would be out. but basically you want to call to confirm you are in fact purchasing the NEW model that upscales to the correct resolution. good luck!
Well, I have been reading through several different forums and have been on the edge about my purchase of the new 27in iMac... this what i have determined. dual reasons for purchasing this system; want a Mac desktop and make the full switch to apple and to connect my PS3 to this through the new input. same thing everybody else is dying to do.
here is the good news... as previously mentioned the only way to functionally connect the ps3(or any other stand-alone, non-miniDP connection) to the 24in Cinema display was through the use of two different adapters. the Atlona DVI to mini DisplayPort Convertor (to change your signal) and then to deal with the difference in native resolution you needed the HDMI/DVI Scaler. this process has been confirmed to work with the 24in Apple Cinema Display... like i said... I'm sure you are all aware of this already.
Not so easy with the 27in iMac. First step would work but the second step does not because the iMac's native resolution is a staggering 2560x1440... well above the max single-link DVI connection of only 1900x1200 (basically full HD...1080p)...... drum roll please...... I just got off the phone with Atlona to address this issue and the service rep told me that....in about a weeks time.... the new model of this same scaler will come out and WILL be able to upscale to the level of 2560x1440. While there are no guarantees here and I am going off of the word of this Rep and his project manager... this is so damn exciting news, right? granted some tests would be required for the 100% compatibility and all that stuff... but if I am reading correctly this would solve the one issue everybody is having. native resolution. godspeed!
oh yes... the Rep said to call before you purchased it... he said about a week and it would be out. but basically you want to call to confirm you are in fact purchasing the NEW model that upscales to the correct resolution. good luck!
So with a Mac Mini and 24" Cinema Display, all I would need is a HDMI scaler to hook up the PS3?
actually you'll need the convertor AND the scaler... runs you damn close to 400. not to mention any cords you may not already have...
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-DVI-to-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter-p-17859.html
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-HDMI-DVI-Scaler-with-Analog-Digital-Audio-p-17507.html
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-DVI-to-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter-p-17859.html
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-HDMI-DVI-Scaler-with-Analog-Digital-Audio-p-17507.html
I love this display but not enough to spend an additional $400 on the thing. I guess I will wait for a more affordable and elegant solution to hit the market.
Great to hear!!! The product/project manager's name is Michael and his word is extremely reliable. He is who I dealt with to get my setup. And I have had no problems whatsoever. And their products are of amazing quality.
To both of y'all: Yes currently is $400 but it is totally worth it. If you can wait a few more weeks they will be consolidating these 2 converters into one and it will be about $200.
$200 isn't incredibly bad. I will be keeping an eye out for sure. Do you know by chance if the other cables everyone else seems to have in development will be an even more affordable and elegant solution?
umm not sure. Exactly what other solutions are you talking about? The one thing that I do know about Atlona's solutions is that they are of the highest quality. You can easily tell that you got your money's worth when you receive the converter/s.
Belkin is supposedly working on a solution:
source: http://bigmacky.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/connecting-a-playstation-3-to-your-imac/
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Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adaptor
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Part # F2CD007
Overview:
Belkins new HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter allows you to view HD content from your Blu-ray player, PS3, or cable box on your Apple LED-backlit widescreen monitor.
The adapter takes High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) content and converts it to the Mini DisplayPort format needed for the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and new Mac desktops.
Because it enables high definition AV performance on your Apple LED-backlit Display, the Belkin HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter provides you the option to use it like a digital TV.
Features:
Converts the HDMI signal from any HDMI sourcesuch as a Blu-ray player or an Xboxand enables you to view it on the new Apple display.
Creates an all-digital connection between HDMI source devices, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, gaming systems, digital set-top boxes, satellite TV receivers and A/V receivers with the Apple display.
Belkins Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable can also be used independent of the Adapter to extend the video from your MacBook to your iMac LED-backlit display for an expanded desktop.
Specs:
Package Includes
Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adapter
4ft Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable
4ft USB cable
Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adaptor
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Part # F2CD007
Overview:
Belkins new HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter allows you to view HD content from your Blu-ray player, PS3, or cable box on your Apple LED-backlit widescreen monitor.
The adapter takes High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) content and converts it to the Mini DisplayPort format needed for the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and new Mac desktops.
Because it enables high definition AV performance on your Apple LED-backlit Display, the Belkin HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter provides you the option to use it like a digital TV.
Features:
Converts the HDMI signal from any HDMI sourcesuch as a Blu-ray player or an Xboxand enables you to view it on the new Apple display.
Creates an all-digital connection between HDMI source devices, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, gaming systems, digital set-top boxes, satellite TV receivers and A/V receivers with the Apple display.
Belkins Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable can also be used independent of the Adapter to extend the video from your MacBook to your iMac LED-backlit display for an expanded desktop.
Specs:
Package Includes
Belkin HDMI to Mini Display Port Adapter
4ft Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable
4ft USB cable
source: http://bigmacky.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/connecting-a-playstation-3-to-your-imac/
everyone talks about the belkin mystery device but it seems like they have taken any mention of it off their page...
Hopefully atlona makes some sort of official announcement soon as im getting closer and closer to making my iMac purchase...
This would make it even more tempting for me to buy one of those 27" iMacs... if I could kill two birds with one stone on the lack of being able to input stuff, then I'd be sold.
I contacted Kanex and Monoprice last week as well and they both said they are working on a solution. Only time will tell.
The smaller the solution, the better! I would like to hide the converter as much as possible.
The smaller the solution, the better! I would like to hide the converter as much as possible.
I just got off of a live chat with Atlona. Here is what they told me:
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Why would I need a DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter if both my 24" ACD and Mac Mini have the mini display port standard?
Never Mind: I was told by Atlona that the converter takes care of the mini's problem of video out only.
"We do not have a release date yet, but we anticipate having it by the beginning of next year at roughly $249."
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Why would I need a DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter if both my 24" ACD and Mac Mini have the mini display port standard?
Never Mind: I was told by Atlona that the converter takes care of the mini's problem of video out only.
will this solution run with new 27"imac?? jlpoore89 could you have oportunity for try this in new imac??
There are much people waiting for a solution, if you could try this, you will help us...🙄 I think that the problem could be resolution of new imac, wich is higher than atlona scaler can give....
thanx!!
(sorry for my english 😛)
There are much people waiting for a solution, if you could try this, you will help us...🙄 I think that the problem could be resolution of new imac, wich is higher than atlona scaler can give....
thanx!!
(sorry for my english 😛)
my impatience is going to get the best of me... argggggg... i just wish somone could confirm for sure that the atlona setup (yes the 400 dollar setup) will allow the PS3 to hook up to the 27" imacs...
okay... after countless emails to atlona, as well as a few live chats with other support staff members... I bit the bullet and purchased both components.
sadly the dp200 is backordered right now since they are rolling out the new ones that support the 27" imac.
Anyway, i still have to order the imac but once i get everything together, i will post up my findings...
Im definitely keeping all my email streams with atlona in case something happens and i need to get a refund.
sadly the dp200 is backordered right now since they are rolling out the new ones that support the 27" imac.
Anyway, i still have to order the imac but once i get everything together, i will post up my findings...
Im definitely keeping all my email streams with atlona in case something happens and i need to get a refund.
Just curious, but WHY would you want to do something like this? Is it because you live in a small space and simply don't have room for a large computer screen AND a dedicated TV? Seems like it would be cheaper and easier to just buy an inespensive TV and run the game systems through that. Plus with a separate TV, you'd have the added benefit of having a game on the TV, and still be able to check email, or look up game tips and hints on the web at the same time.