Mac Mini ("full DVI" --> HDMI cable) to Samsung LED not working

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Mac Mini ("full DVI" --> HDMI cable) to Samsung LED not working

Hi, trying to get picture from early Mac Mini with the full DVI output to Samsung LED TV (series 6) via a DVI to HDMI-cable. This setup works with another Samsung TV (LCD).

All I get is a black screen that says "format not supported- change resolution"
The TV manual presents three different output resolutions/freq from Mac computers....none works. I have tried all resolutions possible from the Mini from "display settings" and additional "fixresx-software". Nothing works, same error..

Name of HDMI/DVI-PC input of the TV has ben changed to "DVI-PC" as well as "PC" according to the manual...

Plugged in a VGA-adapter to the DVI-output and ran a VGA cable to the TV (PC in). Works ok but icons don't fit the screen well. No problem displaying different resolutions/ no black screen..even though it looks ******

Really want to get the HDMI setup working, please help!

Mac Mini 2008? Macbook 2006?

Posted on Feb 21, 2011 2:06 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 21, 2011 5:00 AM in response to kkjellerup@gmail.com

Are you selecting the correct input on the TV itself?

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Answer 2

Feb 21, 2011 5:18 AM in response to DaddyPaycheck

Yes, I'm sure it's the right input because unplugging the HDMI-cable makes the TV say "no signal" instead of "format not supported/ black screen"
have even tried selecting all inputs one by one....there is even a feature where you are supposed to chose an additionel name for the input in the TV settings. Manual promts adding "PC in" to the DVI/HDMI-1 input in the TV settings. This means I have to chose from a list what signal source is connected to the Tv input.

Tried connecting a macbook pro with mini display port via a "mini-dp to HDMI-cable" and an older macbook vith mini DVI via a "mini DVI to HDMI-cable"...both work fine...picture and sound... can even change to different resolutions without getting the black screen..

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