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    Connecting my macbook to my TV

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chant, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. chant

    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey Guys - i just bought a 37" LCD Vizio TV and im trying to connect my MacBook to it (so i can download a movie off netflix and play it straight to my TV) -- what kind of wires do i need? Is a MacBook DVI or MiniDVI ? Very confused as to what exactly i need to buy in order to connect my MacBook to my Vizio LCD. Thanks
     
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, I'm assuming you're connecting by DVI...get a Mini-DVI to DVI wire. If you're not sure, go to the Apple Store and ask the employees there.
     
    Sam, Sep 1, 2007
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    chant Notebook Evangelist

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    awesome thanks Sam - always a good help
     
    chant, Sep 1, 2007
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    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    does the tv have a dvi port on it? otherwise youll need one of these.
     
    stealthsniper96, Sep 1, 2007
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    And you'll need a separate cable if you want the audio to play through your TV too.
     
    Xander, Sep 1, 2007
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    dylanemcgregor Notebook Consultant

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    Exactly what cable do I need for sound? I think I can use a miniDVI to VGA connector for video, but I'm having trouble finding a cable for stereo sound. Are there combo cables that would have them all bundled together (like RCA cables do) or do I have to buy totally separate cables?
     
    dylanemcgregor, Dec 30, 2007
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    Your TV should have a 3.5mm audio jack next to the VGA port, so a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable would be fine. Otherwise, you will need a 3.5mm to 2 phono male audio cable.
     
    Budding, Dec 30, 2007
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    Thanks. That is exactly what I needed to know.
     
    dylanemcgregor, Dec 30, 2007
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