Viewing shows with an external HDMI TV

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Viewing shows with an external HDMI TV

Running FCP on a 27" iMac and would like to hook up an external TV to view shows from within FCP. Currently outputting then reviewing on an HDMI TV because I don't get an accurate view of the show from either viewer in FCP. Can I hook up an HDMI TV using a Mini Display (plugged into a Thunderbolt port) to HDMI cable AND get an accurate representation of the video with this setup? This would save so much time.

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Mar 27, 2015 6:15 AM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Mar 27, 2015 7:38 AM in response to huffman

Yes, you can output to your HDMI TV using a mini displayport to HDMI adapter. Note that no all adapters carry audio, so make sure you choose one that does.

The TV will appear like another monitor your mac can use. You can elect to Show Viewers on Second Display and then put the viewer on full screen.

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huffman Author

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Mar 28, 2015 3:30 PM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Thanks for the confirmation. Bought a Belkin Mini Display Port to HDMI cable & hooked up an HDMI TV. The extra real estate is really helpful.

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