Connecting Macbook Pro 13" (July-2011) to Samsung TV CRT SlimFit, model ws32z308p

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Connecting Macbook Pro 13" (July-2011) to Samsung TV CRT SlimFit, model ws32z308p

Hello, could you help me finding the right way to connect my Mac to a TV?

Any weblinks to European websites containing the cables/devices to purchase will be very appreciated.

Thank you !!

a) Macbook Pro 13", bought July 2011

b) Samsung TV CRT SlimFit, model ws32z308p, bought in Europe in 2004.

Here is the TV manual: http://tv.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/samsung/ws32z308p.html?idRes=1596587

I also attach 2 photos of the TV connections.

MacBook Pro, Bought July 2011. 13inches.

Posted on Sep 22, 2011 5:10 AM

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eww

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Sep 22, 2011 7:20 AM in response to hp2003

Your old TV set appears to be analog-only and has no VGA input, and your MBP is digital-only, so you will need a mini-Displayport-to VGA adapter and a converter box of this sort:

http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pd_cp_e_2

You will connect the yellow composite-video output port on the converter box to the yellow composite video input on the TV set, and you'll connect a separate stereo audio cable with a 3.5mm headphone plug on one end to the headphone port of your MBP, and two RCA audio plugs on the other end to the left and right audio inputs on the TV. All three of these inputs on the TV appear in the lower picture in your post above.

Note, however, that I am not sure the particular converter box I've linked above is compatible with European TVs. And you should not expect the picture on your TV set to be anywhere near as sharp or vivid as the image on your MBP's screen. It will be a very low quaity image.

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