Q: Mini display port to HDMI problem

Not just Apple but every TV maker. They have to have their HDCP handshakes match exactly. If you don't update your TVs firmware regularly to match the latest HDCP you're going to have problems. I learned all about this a couple of years ago when I was trying to get my DVR to work with my HD TVs HDMI.

simonfromkingston wrote:

 

Okay Great idea! Let's start a petition.

 

To Apple Corp

 

On Behalf of all Apple customers that use any Mini DVI to HDMI interface will you please work very fast to solve any hardware or software issues relating to this interface.

 

Signed

 

simonfromkingston

urielgolab

Yes, I have been unable to get my MonoPrice miniDisplayPort to HDMI cables to work with any of my Macs.

But, what does work fine is miniDisplayPort to DVI adapter with a DVI to HDMI cable. I use these with several Mac laptops and desktops to connect to a variety of projectors, monitors and TVs. I've rarely had any problems. The cheap adapters and cables from MonoPrice seem to work fine, as do the more expensive Apple brand adapters.

The reason why I want the miniDisplayPort to HDMI cable to work is that it should pass audio along with video through the HDMI connection. That would be nice, and I would have less cable clutter. DVI adapters don't to audio.

I am considering purchasing one of the miniDisplayPort to HDMI cables listed on the Apple Store website... I haven't tried any of those brands yet.

Hi,

I've been using this one for three months now without any problems:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p- 27549

I think it's worth to try before buying any expensive adapters. Audio is included to this adapter.

This is the one which DOESN'T anymore work, so don't buy this one:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p- 34025

BR, Jussi

jussiv wrote:

 

Hi,

 

I've been using this one for three months now without any problems:

 

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p- 27549

 

I think it's worth to try before buying any expensive adapters. Audio is included to this adapter.

 

This is the one which DOESN'T anymore work, so don't buy this one:

 

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p- 34025

 

BR, Jussi

You're running last lion update with apple latest hardware and mini-displayport-male-to-hdmi-female-adapter-1080p- 27549  is working fine right?

If it is really working well, I'll probably pay 10$ instead of crying at apple...

Actually I'm using 10.6.8 in Macbook Air 2010 edition. I will still wait for some time before upgrading to Lion.

This is stupid ,and i am upset over the HDMI output does not work on my Mac Mini 2010. Fix this now Apple.

i have a 32 inch sony bravia that i am trying to connect my macbook to. i plugged in the mini DVI to hdmi cable and the picture works perfectly. however im not getting any sound neither from the hdmi itself nor when i connect a audio out connection with the red and white connectors directly to the ports on the side of the tv. i also tried using the other ports on the back of the TV with on success. need some help quick! thank you for all the help.

If you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TVdoesn't have separate RCA input plugs for audio with the HDMI plug. The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI.

This should probably be an entirely separate post, but,

Most HD TVs have multiple audio inputs. The Bravia probably has an HDMI input labeled "DVI/PC" that has an associated analog audio input in the form of either red/white RCA ports or a 1/8" stereo jack. Make sure you are using this HDMI input. It will accept audio both directly through HDMI and the analog audio input.

You may also need to specify the audio source within your TV's on screen menus.

This is the same configuration we use in our classrooms with LG, Samsung, and Sony LCD TVs. I've never had it not work.

To find out whether your Sony can use audio from an outside source you'll have to check with Sony support. I have three older (2005-2007) LCD HDTVs and all of them have audio ports associated only with their video plugs. Which means I can have the audio on one setting (DVI, Component, Composite, or VGA) with the video on the HDMI setting.

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Good call. I just submitted feedback about this issue.

I was one of the earlier posters was unable to get the MonoPrice miniDisplayPort to HDMI cable to work with any type of Mac and a variety of 1080p tvs.

I've just taken the cable home to try with my Sharp Aquos 1080p tv (model LC52D82U) and it works!!

It works instantly with both my MacBook Pro and iMac. Though sadly I am getting no audio through the HDMI.

MacBook Pro 6,2 with OS 10.6.8

iMac 21.5-inch, Mid 2010 with OS 10.7

Maybe we can't fault Apple entirely for these HDMI problems. In the morning I will try again at work with some LG and Samsung TVs.

I have and HDMI connection through a mini dvi adapter on my macbook.

When I attach the HDMI cable to my compputer all I see is my backgroud image.

Doe this make any sense??? Why is this?