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    Connecting HDTV to Macbook

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by djl4, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. djl4

    djl4 Notebook Geek

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    I have a Macbook (white) and an HDTV. I want to connect the HDTV to my Macbook and use it as if it were a monitor.
    I have an Apple Mini DVI to VGA Adapter. What else do I need?
     
    djl4, Sep 16, 2009
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    assuming your mini dvi fits into your macbook and your hdtv has a vga port, you need a vga cable to connect from your laptop (the adapter in your laptop) to your TV.

    that will handle the video side of things.
     
    masterchef341, Sep 16, 2009
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    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Thats all you need then, the Mini DVI to VGA adapter and a male to male vga cable to hook into your miini DVI - VGA adapter and the other end into your TV
     
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  4. djl4

    djl4 Notebook Geek

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    Regarding sound: Can I just use speakers and connect it to my laptop (like I usually do?) Do I have to connect it to the TV?

    Also, would I need an HDMI connector or something to connect to my HDTV?
     
    djl4, Sep 16, 2009
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    if your HDTV requires HDMI... not all are the same, it depends what inputs yours has....

    and yes you can connect speakers to your laptop.. or to your sound system or TV.. but it depends on what inputs your sound system and/or tv has...
     
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  6. djl4

    djl4 Notebook Geek

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    Ok, great.
    Now, would I be able to use the TV as if it were another monitor? I've actually searched on the Internet and saw either the TV mirroring the Macbook or being used to watch movies.
     
    djl4, Sep 17, 2009
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    most you can end up getting to work as a monitor.. sure... but depends how good the TV is wether it'll actually be useful
     
    doh123, Sep 17, 2009
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    Dont forget to change the Playback device to whatever youre going to use; headphones; speakers, tv.

    HDMI ports rock!
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Sep 18, 2009
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    Okay. So I hooked everything up. It actually works. Thank you.

    I'm just not satisfied with the resolution. Sometimes the font is fuzzy, if you know what I mean. I guess I understand because it's a TV and not a monitor. But is there anything I can do? I've tried all of the screen resolution under display preferences.
     
    djl4, Sep 18, 2009
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