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I realize there is a lot of info on this question on the web, but it's pretty confusing.
Exactly what adaptors do I need, and are they available from Apple?
I'm assuming that any HDMI cable will work.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Also, if you have any tips or links on how to play the movie once the hook up has been made, much appreciated.
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), [Mid 2007] 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Mini DVI and Mini Display Port are 2 different connections all together. The require different Adaptors, and work slightly differently:
(MacBook Pro Pictured for Display port, iMac pictured for Mini DVI)
A Mid 2007 iMac has a Mini DVI port but not a Mini Display Port.
To connect the iMac to a TV through HDMiI you would need a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer+Technology/CBLMDVIHDMI/
Once that is done, your iMac will extend its display to the TV.
You can set the Display to be mirrored so both the iMac screen an d Tv show the same thing, or set it to Extended so that you have a larger desktop.
To play a movie, it would depend on where th movie is. Technically all you would need to do i open the movie from wherever it is, and it will start to play. If the display is extended you may need to drag the window over to the TV. Otherwise it will appear on both screens.
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Mini DVI and Mini Display Port are 2 different connections all together. The require different Adaptors, and work slightly differently:
(MacBook Pro Pictured for Display port, iMac pictured for Mini DVI)
A Mid 2007 iMac has a Mini DVI port but not a Mini Display Port.
To connect the iMac to a TV through HDMiI you would need a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer+Technology/CBLMDVIHDMI/
Once that is done, your iMac will extend its display to the TV.
You can set the Display to be mirrored so both the iMac screen an d Tv show the same thing, or set it to Extended so that you have a larger desktop.
To play a movie, it would depend on where th movie is. Technically all you would need to do i open the movie from wherever it is, and it will start to play. If the display is extended you may need to drag the window over to the TV. Otherwise it will appear on both screens.
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Thanks much!! One more question.
Will the Mini-DVI to HDMI to TV transit sound or just video?
Thanks again.
Just video. The Mini-DVI port on the iMac only outputs video, no audio. You will need a cable to go from the headphone jack on the Mac to the audio input on the TV.
How to connect imac 2007 mini-display port (aka mini-dvi port?) to HDMI port on TV?
