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Mac Mini - Sony Bravia display issue

I connected the above 32" HDTV to my Mac mini using the DVI - HDMI configuration and has worked perfectly.

However, after reboot during the recent software update (14/05/09) the resolution changed and I have now lost about an inch from the perimeter which is mighty annoying. I have tried various display settings but none of them works correctly.

Can anyone suggest a reason for this?

Just before the update I deleted an old user that I hadn't used in a long time. Could this be relevant?

MacMini/Powerbook G4, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on May 13, 2009 4:53 PM

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grace1st

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Apr 2, 2010 9:07 PM in response to Dennisson

I'm really glad that you guys have figured this out. But I haven't had that same success. I also have a MacBook that is new last month and a Bravia (40") that is mated via the DVI/VGA adaptor to the HDMI port on the tv.

I would be glad to have a clipped image on the tv. But I don't get anything at all.

Somebody please help.

🙂

May 11, 2010 12:04 PM in response to grace1st

grace1st wrote:
I'm really glad that you guys have figured this out. But I haven't had that same success. I also have a MacBook that is new last month and a Bravia (40") that is mated via the DVI/VGA adaptor to the HDMI port on the tv.

I would be glad to have a clipped image on the tv. But I don't get anything at all.

Somebody please help.

🙂

I was having the same issue on my MacBook Pro connecting to a Sony Bravia 52". I followed this guide with one exception:

williambsmithjr wrote:
All --

I believe I've solved the Mini-to-TV resolution issue, at least for Sony Bravia owners.

As an FYI, I was seeing the same issues. I have three brand-new Mac Minis that I'm using for demos connected to Bravias. The first one I updated to v10.5.7. The other two remained at v10.5.6. Same problem across the board: on my 40-inch Bravia XBR9, I lost about an inch of screen around all four edges, so OS version didn't seem to be the culprit.

Here's the fix: On the TV, go into the main menu (not the "options" menu), then "Settings," then "Picture & Display," then "Screen." For HDMI in, set the following:

* Wide Mode to "Full"
* Auto Wide to "On"
* 4:3 Default to "Off"
* Auto Display Area to "Off"
* Display Area to "Normal" (default is "-1" which seems to be the cause of the one-inch edge problem. Setting to "Normal" was the fix).

Picture coming in on both the 10.5.6 and 10.5.7 Minis is perfect, and all edges are correct.

Hope this info helps.

-- Bill

Instead of setting "Display Area to Normal" I used "Full Pixel".

This fixed the issue for me 100%.

Also, if you are getting no display at all, take your Mac to the nearest Apple Store (if you have one) and they will bring out a small HD Tv to the Genius bar and test your Mac and cables for you. At least that way you will know it's not the Mac, and if it's the cable, you can address that.
I did this initially, and found that my Belkin DVI to HDMI cable was toast, and the Apple Genius behind the counter replaced it on the spot for free.

Message was edited by: T Rox Box

Stoker

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Jan 27, 2011 10:21 PM in response to Dennisson

I managed to use my miniDisplay port to HDMI on my Sony Bravia ex710 55 inch, without too much problem,with my Macbook EXCEPT ,, when I close my Macbook,, the connection gets lost,, and can basically only revive it after repeatedly pressing the Enter key on a wireless keyboard.. One thing to note , and to ask you people about, in regards to losing that HDMI connection, is my problem that I should have the Macbook plugged to a power source? I was just trying it out via battery operated. Should that make any difference in anyones opinion?

Chad01A

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Apr 2, 2011 10:48 AM in response to T Rox Box

I Can confirm that choosing on my Sony Bravia "Full Pixel" fixed the display issue with borders on Mac Mini 10.6.7

I hope this helps someone else.

Jun 27, 2011 11:50 AM in response to Chad01A

Chad,

Your solution solved my problem as well! Thank you very much for your contribution.

Dec 19, 2011 11:30 PM in response to Dennisson

I have a Macbook hooked up via DVI=>HDMI cable to a Sony Bravia at 720p, and I solved the problem this way.

Set Macbook (Display Preferences => Display)

Resolutions => 720p

Overscan => Checked

Set Bravia (Picture & Display => Screen)

Auto Display Area => Off

Display Area => +1

Dec 31, 2011 4:38 AM in response to Dennisson

HI,

I have a Mac mini mid 2011.

My TV is a Sony Bravis EX505.

The TV is connected via HDMI on both sides.

Since the first video I have problems looking videos and TV Shows:

The video/iTunes hangs/freezes after a while.

Sometimes directly after starting, sometimes after a few minutes, sometimes after half an hour.

iTunes does not respond, the video is a still image, but the audio is going on.

After a while (ca. 20 seconds) the video goes fast forward till it is synchronized with the audio.

To start the video I'm connected with the Mac mini over VNC.

Any hints?

Thank's very much

Ishan

Mac Mini - Sony Bravia display issue