MacBook hookup to TV

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MacBook hookup to TV

I want to hook my MacBook up to my TV so I can use the remote etc. and just watch the shows instead of using my iPod to do it which I normally do.

I guess I need a mini dvi adapter. I just want to make sure I'm buying the right one. I have a Magnavox 37" Flat panel and the 1st generation MacBook

BlackBook, Mac OS X (10.4.10), 1GB Ram

Posted on Nov 5, 2007 4:25 PM

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First Magus

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Nov 5, 2007 5:37 PM in response to djm027

What inputs do you have on the back? You can probably use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter

For audi you will need a 3.5mm to RCA stereo cable like this. You can get one from lots of places. Example of 3.5mm to RCA Y cable

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djm027 Author

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Nov 5, 2007 7:51 PM in response to First Magus

Okay thanks. I will order that one. I should have most inputs since my tv is <1 year old. Do I need these RCA cables even though I have them for my iPod? The cables I currently have I can plug it into my iPod and watch it on my TV.

Thanks

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First Magus

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Nov 6, 2007 3:57 AM in response to djm027

djm027 wrote:
Okay thanks. I will order that one. I should have most inputs since my tv is <1 year old. Do I need these RCA cables even though I have them for my iPod? The cables I currently have I can plug it into my iPod and watch it on my TV.</div>

Your in luck the same cable works for both the iPod and the MacBook. I forgot to mention you will need a single RCA patch cord for the mini dvi adapter. If your TV uses s-Video you could use that also.

Mort

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djm027 Author

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Nov 6, 2007 9:01 AM in response to First Magus

Thanks I called Apple and ordered it. I guess from what the guy told me I need mini-video sound for a mac and a RCA plug to the tv.

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First Magus

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Nov 6, 2007 9:33 AM in response to djm027

Your welcome. I'm sorry I misread the adapter you used on the iPod. I was thinking Audio. You will need the 3.5mm to rca stereo cable like I linked to in my original posts for audio. Thanks for the

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djm027 Author

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Nov 26, 2007 3:37 PM in response to First Magus

So I have all my wires now... I have the yellow rca cable but I can only hear the sound from my laptop not from my tv, why is this?

Also when I hit Apple F7 why does it seem to magnify on my laptop screen?

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