Q: MacBook Pro to Cinema HD Display
I want to use an Apple Cinema HD Display Model M8536 with my MacBook Pro running Yosemite with latest OS upgrade, but how to connect the two? I tried a USB cord between the two but it didn't work. Suggestions anyone?
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), 16 gb RAM, SSD HardDrive
Posted on Jun 15, 2016 8:51 PM
Yes, USB does not on its own transfer Video. You'll need a Thunderbolt/Mini Display Port to DVI adapter, to plug that into the DVI to ADC adapter.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MB570LL/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter
The USB cable is simply to make the USB ports on the display work. It has nothing to do with the video output.
Note that you may need to change the Resolution of your MacBook Pro to something the Display can handle.
Posted on Jun 16, 2016 8:35 PM