Mini DisplayPort to HDMI

I ran into this too. After receiving my TOSlink cable today I realized that the optical port on my Vizio is an out. DOH!! I had a 3.5MM headphone plug to RCA cable that works just fine though. Also, my issue with apple's mini displayport to DVI adapter and DVI to HDMI cable was recitfied by a monoprice mini displayport to HDMI adapter and a plain old HDMI cable along with above mentioned audio cable.

Thanks so much!

Is there any benefit to having a:

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter + HDMI cable, 3.5mm to RCA for audio

rather than

Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter + DVI->HDMI cable, 3.5mm to RCA for audio

when hooking up a MacBook to a HDTV? I'm asking because I already have the DVI adapter. Does anyone know if the macbook will be supporting sound through the MDP anytime soon? Is it simply a firmware upgrade, or is the wiring not set out right?

Thanks!!

Message was edited by: HBParikh

You're likely able to change which HDMI uses the RCA audio.

Also, if you want to limit the cables you need... http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5143

(Note: it's actually longer than 30cm)

no benefit, other than aesthetic. If/when MDP supports audio is the million dollar question.

That is not true. According to the tech site Gizmodo, MDP will handle HDCP content and the other connection will not. Someone should verify this though.

Huh? Both methods I wrote used the MDP.

To reverberate, I said 'no benefit'. I don't consider HDCP a benefit but an annoying hindrance with the main purpose of frustrating end users.

I was also speaking purely in terms of video quality/signal.

That being said, I've read that HDCP is broken with the MDP, DVI, and of course VGA (because it's analog) on the full Mac lineup. Not something I'd ever know first hand, because I'd never purchase iTunes HDCP content.

Yes, that is what I am saying. If you already own HDCP content, like from itunes, then the DVI/HDMI connector will not allow you to play that content on a large display. If you don't own or don't plan on buying any HDCP content then it will not matter. Again, this is according to Gizmodo. I have not tried it myself.

Hi again,

I just got my cables and whatnot, and I had no problem getting the picture to come through, but the audio isn't working. My Aquos seems to accept RCA for its HDMI input 5, but when I plug in the RCA cables to the TV and the converter into the headphone jack, nothing happens. Do I need to change a setting on my TV and/or computer? Or am I just doing something stupid? Help!

Wow... i can't believe there isn't an acceptable Apple solution to this issue yet.
I've read this entire thread and many others all over the net. I'm an avid HTPC user, and long time mac user. I was looking forward to getting a new Mac mini for my new setup but wanted to wait for the adapters to be released to confirm or quell my fears. This whole mini-DP fiasco is the final straw.
First off, TOSLINK supports SPDIF, no HD audio streams or 7.1 so for my purposes it wont do.

It's unfortunate that Apple is dropping the ball with this new interface, trying to think ahead while ignoring/leaving such a critical component missing. Hopefully this can be resolved through a software update, until then... no Mac mini for me.

Does the Mini DisplayPort carry audio too? I tried connecting it to a 42" LG HDTV via a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, but no sound is output from my MacBook to the TV. Video works fine, though.

Might be a stupid question... But is it possible that it only outputs sound to Apple TVs (doesn't make sense to me) as someone else has mentioned here?

Is it possible that Leopard 10.5.7 will address this HUGE problem, or Apple has taken note of this enormous demand for HDMI w/audio? I won't hold my breath...

I recently purchased a 15" unibody and with it ordered a MiniDP -> DVI Adapter. I separately purchased a DVI ->HDMI cable and hooked it up to a 22" HD LCD Television. The resolution was set at 1080i but picture quality was nowhere near that of my older 15" MBP on a VGA output at 1680x1050.

I also tried out the MiniDP -> HDMI adapter from Monoprice and an HDMI cable but am having exactly the same issues. Also a trial of a third party resolution manager was unsuccessful.

For the moment I am back to VGA but I am having some difficulties understanding why I'm having these issues.

If anyone could clarify I would be grateful, if only to satisfy my curiosity!

Thanks

Just as an update I tried the DVI -> HDMI cable on my older MBP and am having the same issues outputting on 10.4.11.

The 1920i setting @ 50Hz, just as on my Unibody, doesn't fill the screen and is incredibly fuzzy and shakes a lot 🙂

Thanks