Q: I want to connect the HDMI output from my Mac Mini to a LG W1946 monitor which has a VGA input. I have tried two HDMI-VGA cables and each time the monitor fails to display and gives the message "check signal cable". Any ideas?

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Suggs59

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Q: I want to connect the HDMI output from my Mac Mini to a LG W1946 monitor which has a VGA input. I have tried two HDMI-VGA cables and each time the monitor fails to display and gives the message "check signal cable". Any ideas?

I want to connect the HDMI output from my MAc Mini to a LG W1946 monitor which has a VGA input. I have tried two different VGA-HDMI cables and each time get the message on the monitor "check signal cable". Any ideas?

Posted on Apr 1, 2012 6:54 AM

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jonathon.ung

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you wont get the HDMI to work with the VGA.

HDMI is a digital signal and VGA is analog.

Use a VGA to minidisplay adpater.

Posted on Apr 1, 2012 1:46 PM

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den.thed Apr 1, 2012 7:21 AM in response to Suggs59
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Apr 1, 2012 7:21 AM in response to Suggs59

If your monitor also supports DVI, then you can use the supplied HDMI to DVI Adapter and a DVI cable.

If your monitor only supports VGA, then you will need to use Apple's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter connected to the Mac Mini's combination Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort.

see > Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)
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jonathon.ung

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Apr 1, 2012 1:46 PM in response to Suggs59

you wont get the HDMI to work with the VGA.

HDMI is a digital signal and VGA is analog.

Use a VGA to minidisplay adpater.

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