How do I connect dual link dvi to hdmi so I can use my TV as a monitor?

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How do I connect dual link dvi to hdmi so I can use my TV as a monitor?

I have tried to google this for some time and have gotten nothing but conflicting responses. I have a 15" macbook pro with a dual link dvi port. I want to connect it to the hdmi port on my HDTV. What do I need to make that happen?

Is there actually an adapter from dual link dvi to hdmi or will I need multiple devices for this?

thank you,

John

Posted on Oct 16, 2011 8:41 AM

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Answer 1

tjk

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Oct 16, 2011 9:22 AM in response to john smearman1

Hi John,

There is a single adapter (and multiple may actually cause problems, even if you end up with the correct connections).

It would really help if you posted exactly which MBP you have.

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tjk

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Oct 16, 2011 9:24 AM in response to tjk

Here are two possibilities, depending on which MBP you have:

Audio out via 3.5mm stereo mini plug combined with MiniDisplayPort to HDMI adapter

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/CBLMDPHDMID/

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI with Audio (April 2010 or laterMBPs)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241

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Answer 3

Oct 16, 2011 9:36 AM in response to tjk

Hi there,

Thanks for the response...I think I have a 2007 version. My output is the DVI-I. It looks like maybe the dvi-i male to hdmi female might work? I don't see much in the way of dvi-i, there are more dvi-d around it appears.

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tjk

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Oct 16, 2011 9:50 AM in response to john smearman1

john smearman1 wrote:

Hi there,

Thanks for the response...I think I have a 2007 version. My output is the DVI-I. It looks like maybe the dvi-i male to hdmi female might work? I don't see much in the way of dvi-i, there are more dvi-d around it appears.

This or many others like it will work, then a standard HDMI cable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018QTWH2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539 851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000FUVNX8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DE R&pf_rd_r=1CA7V40MEP67P1WJF8EJ

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