MacBook Pro Dvi output to HDMI or VGA ?

[JR]

Hi guys, could do with some help on the above.

I want to connect my MBP to my HD TV. But its the 2009 model so the mini DVI does not inc. a sound output if what i have read is correct.

Could anyone advise me of the best way to connect my MBP to my Tv including sound too.

Many thanks

Justin

 

[Revels]

You'll need an opitcal lead with a miniport thingy.

 

[JR]

Any links mate ?

 

[JR]

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/mac-mini-dvi-hdmi-splitter.html

???

 

[Revels]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TM171ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

 

[JR]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TM171ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

So i use that for the audio ? What do i use for the video ?

And where does the audio cable plug into on my MBP ?

 

[wozzaa]

You need any optical cable and an optical to SPDIF adaptor, about £2 out of maplins, don't need to spend a fortune on the optical cable either. £5 optical cable + SPDIF adaptor.

Then Mini DVI to HDMI for the video. If your device does not accept optical audio as well...then things get a little more interesting and a lot more expensive. As you will need something like this.

http://www.lindy.co.uk/dvi-d-spdif-to-hdmi-converter/32559.html

 

[Tom]

Macbook pro with a mini DVI?

You mean displayport?

 

[JR]

Yep you are right Tom, total novice here. Its a mini display port but it does not carry audio over it as it's not a 2010 model.

 

[wozzaa]

Macbook pro with a mini DVI?

You mean displayport?

Weren't they mini DVI early 09? Then display port after?

 

[JR]

I have checked and it's mini display port , so can some one please advise me what I need Tom ;-) ?

 

[Revels]

The one I posted will work, it's not the cheapest in the world but will do the job.

The little adapter is so you can plug it into the headphone port on your MBP.

This..

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29296&C=SO&U=strat15

Then any old optical cable.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=44245

 

[Tom]

Unlikely the TV will have optical in, just use a standard 3.5mm audio cable.

You need a minidisplayport to hdmi adaptor (ebay)

And a hdmi cable (poundland)

 

[Tonys]

I just bought one of these; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....229927&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1110

Sounds like it may do the job.

 

[Tom]

You still need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable and a hdmi lead.

 

[wozzaa]

Dr Bott adaptor would be best. It is £70 though.

 

[JR]

Thanks Tom, and Revels

 

[wozzaa]

If you want all the audio to go through the HDMI port, then the following should help. Not cheap though.

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H0452ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

 

[Tom]

Kanex ones on ebay do the same job for about £30

 

[JR]

Did have a look at the kanex ones but the best price I have found still come to £60 ish.

 

[spirez]

Just get the mini display port to HDMI along with the 3.5mm as Tom said. It's what I've done and it's a lot easier than *****ing about with all the digital shite.

 

[wozzaa]

All well and good saying that...just what happens if his TV will only take audio from the HDMI socket. Then he has video and no sound. Unless he has an external amp that will accept a 3.5mm jack (Most don't) He will then need a 3.5mm to phono and then need to connect that to the amp. Just more messing about.

I know my TV does not have a 3.5mm input for audio. It's HDMI or nothing if you are using a HDMI video source.

 

[elitha.william]

i find the hdmi and vga splitters to be used in this case

 

[wozzaa]

i find the hdmi and vga splitters to be used in this case

Where as I find he has probably sorted it already. Seeing as this thread is 6 months old.