mini dvi to hdmi: Is there something I am missing?
1170383
I had the same problem and this is what someone told me that solved the problem: If the background is on your screen then the display is in "stretched" mode. In other words, you're seeing an add-on to your screen. If you move the mouse to the right on your laptop and keep going right you should see it appear on the tv. You have two options, drag your movie player window to the right and onto the TV or go to Apple-&gt;System Preferences-&gt;Displays-&gt; and you should have the ability in there to change the screen from stretched to Clone or Mirror display. This will allow you to view the same image on your laptop as your tv screen at the same time. Thank you to "Stephen" and hope this helps you as well!
719461
DVI doesn't send sound like HDMI. Have to have external speakers hooked directly up to the source. Had the same exact issue, unfortunately had to get a cheap pair of external speakers.
74622
Most devices are currently using DVI_D, and with that you should be okay. Best solution is to look at the pin holes on the device in question. Will save you a lot of time
24684
There should be 2 VGA ports IIRC and an HDMI. Try it with a different monitor too!!
842654
I used a DisplayPort to a DVI-D cord. Unfortunately, the HDMI only works out, not in. However, the screen resolution is still nice and sharp.
384680
There are some out there and I had the same problem. I was told by a computer website that display port was a little higher than hdmi and it wouldn't work correctly so I just use display port to display port
408939
Not certain but the directions say "720p Full HD Playback and output" has a "Mini HDMI Port" listed in illustration.
2021394
The DVI to HDMI conversion doesn't transfer sound. Other option would be to connect speakers for sound as the ones on monitor are not loud at all.
1409334
Do you know the connection type on the digital projector? It should be either DVI, VGA, or HDMI. You can find them by searching for the type of adapter "to Mini DisplayPort" on Amazon.
1414252
I don't know. The HDMI end goes to my computer video card, and the DVI end goes to my video projector. It works.
1836640
no looks like you need a regular hdmi to hdmi connector NOT a Mini !Good luck:0
2139899
no i ran across the same problem and forgot that dvi does not carry sound, only hdmi does. so you would have to find another alternative or use a separate cable for the sound
1610087
That is exactly how I'm using it. The HDMI is plugged into my Dell laptop, and it is connected to a VGA older monitor so I can have a second screen. It works like a charm!
2013385
HDMI and DVI share a common signal format but a different pin/plug configuration. All this does or needs to do is adapt the plugs. (HDMI on older devices may not always work universally but there is nothing that any adapter can do about that.)
908307
VGA = yesHDMI = No (without adapter)Digital Out = yes (have to buy an adapter to get to HDMI)
1720293
I'm not sure on your tv but I just picked up a Samsung Combo HDTV/Monitor and had nasty issues getting the picture right until I stumbled across an easter egg in their setup. My Mac Mini is connected via a DVI -> HDMI cable to my Samsung. The colors were way off and it was obvious that the signal was not digital going to the monitor until I labeled my HDMI input "PC". That fixed the colors. Setting the option for "Overscan" fixed the resolution. Now I get a picture that looks as good as the DVI -> DVI input from my laptop.-- Chris
579808
Yes, depending on which Dvi you're using, (there are several types) there is usually a higher resolution than you would get from a VGA cable.