Trying to connect: Macbook Pro (Lion) to Sony Bravia TV!
I am trying to connect my Macbook Pro to a Sony Bravia HDTV via HDMI, but are unable to get one to recognize the other. I am not sure what the problem is.
I have the following set up:
- Macbook 13" Early 2011 (2.7 GHz Intel Core i7, 10.7.3)
- Dynex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
- Sony Bravia KDL40SL150
- Normal HDMI cable (which works fine cause I use it for my PS3)
The Sony tv does not seem to recognise the Mac is connected (and/or vise versa). The screen is just normal, as if there is no input. Yes, I have tried all 4 of the HDMI inputs on it, Yes, I have set the tv input setting to match the corresponding input jack. HDMI does work on the tv though, as I have a PS3 connected via HDMI and that works fine.
The Mac Display preference pane does not detect the tv/monitor when I click 'detect display'. I can 'mirror' the displays because the tv doesn't even show up for me to mirror anything. I have tried various solutions others have mentioned for similar problems I found in these forms, such as turning the tv off then on, rebooting the Macbook before connecting, etc. and every other combination.
Has anyone with a very similar configuration managed to get this to work? Please note, I am well aware that many many people use HDTV's as a external monitor, but this is a Sony Bravia, not a LG, or Samsung, or anything else. Also, it is a Macbook, not a Powerbook or anything else.
OR should I try the VGA route. Buy a Mini Displayport to female VGA adaptor, then a male/male VGA cable and plug into the Sony tv? If I do this, will the screen be good quality though...? Cause I want to try and get the BEST quality I can so any information is great!
Any tips or success stories would be appreciated.
Thanks
MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3), 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7, 8GB 1333 MHz