Connecting MacBook to Plasma TV screen

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Connecting MacBook to Plasma TV screen

We have a plasma screen that we'd like to have the MacBook connected for watching DVDs. How is this done and what kind of cable is needed?

PowerBook G4, iMac 20", Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Jan 1, 2007 10:11 PM

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Answer 1

joebiggs

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Jan 1, 2007 10:41 PM in response to John Veatch

depends what kind of connection you have on your tv. if your tv has a dvi connection, all you need is a dvi cable and a mini-dvi to dvi adaptor. if your tv has hdmi, you'll need a mini-dvi adaptor and a dvi to hdmi adaptor. i'm pretty sure this is what you'll need. someone correct me if i'm wrong. hope it helps.

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BSteely

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Jan 1, 2007 10:43 PM in response to John Veatch

That would depend on what type of inputs the TV has. Apple sells various adapters for the MacBook to different interfaces such as VGA, DVI (HDMI) and Composite or S-Video.

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John Veatch Author

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Jan 2, 2007 4:21 PM in response to John Veatch

The plasma screen is a Panasonic model TH-42PWD7. The owners manual shows a computer connection (PC) to a D-sub 15P connector. Between the laptop and the "D-sub 15p" is an adapterrt to a 9 pin connector, then a ferriter core (supplied) and an RGB PC cable, to the D-sub 15p.

The display also has a Serial terminal, which the manual says is for control by a computer.

I wonder if for the Mac one uses a Kensington Serial adapter for the USB port on the Mac.

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M Braun

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Jan 2, 2007 4:57 PM in response to John Veatch

I have connected my MacBook to a Sony WEGA using Apple's mini-DVI to S video adapter. The picture is not HD but its very good. You also need audio input cables with this set-up.

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BSteely

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Jan 2, 2007 7:25 PM in response to John Veatch

In that case you will need to purchase this adapter from Apple:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=M93 20G/A

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