Mini DVI to Video Adapter - S-Video Resolutions / HDMI

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Mini DVI to Video Adapter - S-Video Resolutions / HDMI

Hello,

I just got my Mini DVI to Video Adapter and I using a S-Video cable to plug to my HD LCD 32'' TV.
When I connect everything, the resolution drops from 1280x800 to 1024x768.

How can I change back to 1280x800?
I don't know but I'm kind of disappointed with the QUALITY of the video... is there any way I could improve this? Perhaps using a Mini-DVI to HDMI Adapter? Does it exist? Will upgrade the resolution and/or the quality of the video?

I've read that audio is not supported using the Mini-DVI. To be honest, I don't really care about the audio... I can use the analog. But I'm very very disappointed with the quality of the video...

Thanks anyone 🙂

MacBook Black, Mac OS X (10.5.7), 2.4Ghz; 250HD; 2Gb RAM

Posted on Jul 14, 2009 4:08 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 14, 2009 8:03 PM in response to Jotta

S-Video will limit the video quality. HDMI or DVI will give the best quality. If the TV has no DVI input, you can use a DVI to HDMI cable with the Mini-DVI to DVI adapter. Some TVs, though do have trouble with computers connected via HDMI. You'll just have to try it.

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Jotta Author

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Jul 14, 2009 10:53 PM in response to Jotta

Well,

Based on what you said, I should have three options:

A: MacBook -> MiniDVI to DVI Adapter -> DVI to HDMI cable -> TV with HDMI input

C: MacBook -> MiniDVI to DVI Adapter -> DVI to DVI cable -> TV with DVI input

B: MacBook -> MiniDVI to HDMI Adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV with HDMI input

What should work best?
My TV does not support DVI input, so that's kind of narrow it down, right?! Leaving options A and C.

I don't have any of the adapters. In both ways I'll end up having to buy stuff. Which is less expansive?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Cheers.

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Answer 3

Jul 15, 2009 2:58 AM in response to Jotta

A: MacBook -> MiniDVI to DVI Adapter -> DVI to HDMI cable -> TV with HDMI input

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Jotta Author

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Jul 20, 2009 12:41 PM in response to Malcolm Rayfield

Thanks,

I found for sale the Mini-DVI to HDMI Adapter.
It's a third party device. Would that work anyway? It's a lot less expansive, and HDMI to HDMI cables are much more easy to find.

And what would be the Max Resolution supported using my MacBook? Considering that I will use with a *Full HD* 42'' LCD TV.

That should be all... thanks for your help.

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Answer 5

Jul 20, 2009 7:40 PM in response to Jotta

I found for sale the Mini-DVI to HDMI Adapter.
It's a third party device. Would that work anyway?

It should work.

It's a lot less expansive, and HDMI to HDMI cables are much more easy to find.
And what would be the Max Resolution supported using my MacBook? Considering that I will use with a *Full HD* 42'' LCD TV.

1080p (1920 x 1080 60 Hz)

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Jotta Author

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Aug 2, 2009 3:16 AM in response to Malcolm Rayfield

1920x1080?

Are you sure?
Because my MB max res is set to 1280x800.
Nevertheless, that's god enough... so this is probably the resolution I'll get it, right?

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Answer 7

Aug 2, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Jotta

A good 42" LCD TV should be 1080p, which is 1920 x 1080, but many TVs don't work properly at full resolution with computer inputs.

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